After several days spent with IMAP (the Mesoamerican Permaculture Institute) learning about permaculture, traditional and ancestral agricultural practices and how food sovereignty is being developed at the community level in Guatemala, our visit to the CCDA (Campesino Committee of the Highlands) was a chance to situate our learning within the wider political context [...]

A Coffee That Cries for Justice: Solidarity with Guatemala’s Campesinos It is Monday, November 3, and the air is thick with the aroma of coffee, not just any ordinary coffee, but one that cries for solidarity and justice. Our group is here to visit the Campesino Committee of the Highlands (CCDA), a vital [...]

Day 2 of the BTS Delegation Today, we left Guatemala City first thing in the morning and headed for Lake Atitlan. The drive in our mini bus was fast and furious while taking in 4 hours of breathtaking views and sneak peeks into the life of Guatemalans. We drove by monculture plantations of [...]

Stepping outside this morning, I closed my eyes and took a deep breath to smell the strong, rich smell of the earth after the gardens were watered by IMAP employees. I felt the heat on my face and heard the birds singing, a true enrichment of senses. If I could describe this smell [...]

Today began with traditional foods grown in the area. This included eggs with amaranth leaves, watermelon, papaya, black beans, chili sauce, and tortillas—always delicious and never disappoints! The director of IMAP, Ines, joined us and spoke about the energy of the day (Noj) and how wisdom and knowledge was what our energy meant [...]

After arriving in Guatemala City on October 26 and settling into our accommodations, we enjoyed a much-needed night’s rest. The next morning for breakfast we were served fresh tortillas, eggs, and beans. Following breakfast, we set out to Casa de la Memoria, a deeply moving experience and a place dedicated to preserving the [...]