Tags: gardening

A Little Spice, A Lot of Impact: How 4,000 Chili Plants Are Changing Lives

In the lush villages of Cahabón, something incredible is taking root—food forests that are transforming the way families eat and thrive. These community-led gardens, planted with care by men, women, and children, are providing sustainable, nutrient-rich food while preserving the land for future generations. And thanks to a generous donation from Chab'il ik, we’ve just added 4,000 chili plants to our growing forests! 

Growing Hope: EnLevo’s Food Forests Transform Lives

High in the mountains of Guatemala, families once relied on a diet of mainly corn, leaving them vulnerable to malnutrition. Now, something remarkable is taking root. In four villages, nearly 200 families are working side by side to plant food forests—sustainable, diverse gardens designed to provide long-term nourishment and economic opportunity.

Preparing the land hasn’t been easy. The steep, sloped mountainsides require backbreaking work to clear weeds and enrich...