Reducing hunger and malnutrition in the Caribbean and the Central American region

For families and farmers with few resources, training and information about simple, low-cost techniques for improving crop production can make a dramatic impact on their ability to provide for their families. ECHO’s work brings hands-on workshops in farming, community and kitchen gardening, translation of agricultural resources into Spanish, French and Haitian Creole, distribution of seeds for drought-resistant and diversified crops and knowledge and resources for seed-banking systems for seed saving and sharing.

Over three years to train 3500 missionaries and community development workers serving in the Caribbean and Central America. As this knowledge is shared, an estimated 121,280 families and small-scale farmers will be equipped to provide for their children and the door will be opened for the Gospel of Christ to be shared.

The reduction of hunger and malnutrition, especially in children, throughout the Central American and Caribbean region. Families gaining the ability to provide food for their children and for men and women to have restored dignity and health. Most importantly, for the Gospel to be heard by more people and for His name to be glorified.