Empowering families to grow more, sustain their land, and secure their futures

School farm participants stand next to their crops

Participants of the Dora Alicia Sorto School Farm and agroecology project, accompanied by ADES staff Antonio Pacheco, Digna Martínez, and Blanca Hernández, and UCC staff Christie Neufeldt.
Credit: Christie Neufeldt
In a part of El Salvador where the climate is harsh and mining projects have impacted the environment, the Association of Economic and Social Development Santa Marta (ADES) is making a remarkable difference. Partnered with Mission and Service, ADES has launched a transformative agroecology project, bringing hope to rural farmers.

This initiative is centred at the Dora Alicia Sorto School Farm. Here, rural families—primarily led by women—learn sustainable farming practices that recycle nutrients into the soil, protect biodiversity, and reduce production costs.

Thanks to your generous gifts, this project can equip farmers with training, technical expertise, and native seeds, all while promoting environmental stewardship and gender equality. In a region affected by increasing droughts and disrupted agricultural patterns, these new methods help farmers adapt and thrive.

Your support has the power to extend to communities facing severe challenges. By contributing to this project, you are not just providing food; you are also empowering families to grow more, sustain their land, and secure their futures.

Thank you for supporting projects like this through Mission and Service. Your gift ensures that others can look forward to a future where their tables are full.

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