Soy in Guatemala |
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In 1978, Plenty International began introducing soy foods in Guatemala, a program which has led to the creation of the Asociacion Desarrollo Integral de Belen or ADIBE, a soy production facility which has been operation continuously since 1980.
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Recognizing the need for additional protein to fight malnutrition, Plenty volunteers began introducing the Mayan people to soybean foods and agriculture.
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Soy foods processing demonstrations were part of a strategy to get more protein to the kids. Ice "Bean" was always a big hit! |
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| This led to the construction of a Mayan owned and operated soy dairy (Alimentos San Bartolo), in the village of San Bartolo, Solola, that is still in business today providing both jobs and a reliable source of inexpensive protein. |
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Plenty volunteers also engaged in projects to promote primary health care, and helped to install potable water systems sanitation in many villages throughout Guatemala.
Alimentos San Bartolo was located one of the first areas where Plenty was able to provide direct access to clean water.
Plenty volunteers were forced to leave Guatemala in the fall of 1980 due to the escalating violence. Since then Plenty has continued technical support for the Alimentos San Bartolo soy dairy.
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The lecheria de soya, Alimentos San Bartolo soy dairy, has now been in operation for over 30 years.
It continues to provide employment as well as supply nutritious, high protein food to the people of Guatemala. |
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