PROJECT
Desde el Poder LocalDesde el Poder Local combines livelihood development with key interventions in reproductive health to deepen the impact of both. The inclusion of male family members increases the likelihood that changes in gender dynamics and decision-making will be sustainable and support the long-term evolution of social norms.
El Quiché & Alta Verapaz, Guatemala
Trickle Up and the municipality of Ixcán, the municipality of Chahal, the municipality of Nebaj, and the municipality of Senahú, are working in rural Guatemala to empower vulnerable young indigenous women between the ages of 15 and 24 over two years.
Our Progress
Participants Selected
as of August 2020
Seed grants
as of August 2020
Savings groups
as of August 2020
Livelihoods
%
participants diversified livelihood activities in different sectors supported by the project
Technology
%
participants demonstrated better technological literacy
Income
%
participants increased their annual income during the project
Project Team
The Desde el Poder Local project team is located in Trickle Up’s Americas office in Cobán, Guatemala.