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Garden-based Agriculture for Toledo's Environment (GATE)
The focal point of Plenty Belize's current work is its multi-faceted GATE program. GATE aims to create a replicable model of local sustainable livelihood and environmental benefit based on organic school gardens. Plenty Belize has helped 31 village schools in the Toledo District establish organic gardens...more |
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Alternative Technology
Many areas in the Belize lack access to grid based power and running water. Plenty has introduced practical uses for alternative technologies, such as rain catchment systems and solar powered pumping stations and lighting ...more |
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Past Projects |
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Micro-Enterprise and Small Business Training
Small business, office and computer training are all important components of Plenty's commitment to community education...more
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Childbirth Education
Plenty has conducted courses for Community Nurse’s Aides (CNAs) and traditional birth attendant (TBA's), focusing on essential skills such as how to minimize infection using sterile technique; when to refer a pregnant women to the medical system; and pregnancy and newborn care...more |
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Village Based Ecotourism and Guesthouse Program
Plenty has assisted the Toledo Ecotourism Association in the development of a village guesthouse program which integrates education, conservation, and sustainable income generation...more |
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Soy in Belize
Plenty has a long history with soy in Belize, working with farming cooperatives and families who are seeking to bolster self-sufficiency and sustainability by learning organic farming methods and adding new crops for consumption and local markets...more |
