Environmental programmatic axis

Biodiversity-Based Livelihoods

Income opportunities that sustain people and nature

How we do it

This focus area promotes fair income generation for rural families through the sustainable use of biodiversity. Through training and technical assistance, we strengthen skills in the production and commercialization of coffee, honey, mushrooms, and ecotourism. We support individuals and community groups in developing sustainable, climate-resilient business models that protect the environment while creating economic opportunities.

Environmental Program

Biodiversity-Based Livelihoods

Lines of Action

Fungicultura

Mushroom Cultivation

We promote the sustainable production of edible mushrooms as a nutritious and profitable alternative for rural families. Through controlled-environment cultivation techniques, communities learn to produce, process, and market mushrooms, generating complementary income and strengthening food security. This practice uses local resources, requires little space, and contributes to a more resilient and sustainable household economy.

Apicultura

Beekeeping

We promote the sustainable management of bees for the production of honey and other by-products that improve family nutrition and generate income. Beyond their productive value, bees are essential allies in pollination and nature conservation, strengthening biodiversity and agroecosystem productivity. With each hive, families support their livelihoods while helping keep surrounding landscapes alive.

Ecoturismo

Ecotourism

We promote training and capacity building for youth and communities in ecotourism, enabling the responsible use of the region’s natural, cultural, and scenic wealth. Through birdwatching tourism, we create sustainable economic opportunities that value biodiversity and strengthen a sense of territorial belonging. This initiative turns conservation into a source of learning, pride, and local development.

Caficultura

Coffee Farming

We promote agroforestry coffee systems that combine agricultural production with forest conservation. Coffee is grown under the shade of native trees, improving soil fertility, protecting biodiversity, and regulating microclimates. We encourage organic fertilizers and sustainable practices that maintain grain quality and ecosystem health. In this way, coffee becomes a symbol of balance between productivity, nature, and community well-being.

Environmental Program

Our focus areas

agroecologia para la vida
Regenerative Agriculture
Sustainable food systems rooted in resilience and soil health.
DAVID POCOP
Healthy Ecosystems, Thriving Communities
Conserving nature to support resilient communities.
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Environmental Awareness and Action
Building awareness to protect nature
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Environmental Awareness and Action
Building awareness to protect nature.

Meet our team

Support Our Environmental Program

With your contribution, you help us to:
Plant and restore forests with native species that protect water sources, soils, and biodiversity.
Harvest and care for rainwater to ensure its availability for communities and ecosystems.
Strengthen agroecological production of healthy and sustainable food.
Promote rural economies that generate income while protecting nature.
Educate children, youth, leaders, and communities to live in harmony with nature.

Our Other Programs and Departments

SOCIAL PROGRAM

Comprehensive Early Childhood Development

CEDRACC

Center for Rural Development Education and Climate Change Adaptation

DAT

Department of Territorial Spatial Analysis and Monitoring

Why Work With Vivamos Mejor

Proven Impact Since 1989

We have worked alongside communities in Sololá since 1989. Our team has a deep understanding of the local context, allowing us to design realistic, culturally relevant, and sustainable solutions.

Transparent Management and Strong Financial Track Record

We follow responsible administrative and financial practices aligned with international standards, including International Standards on Auditing (ISA).

Experience- and Evidence-Based Approach

We design our programs based on in-depth knowledge of the territory and rigorous technical and scientific analysis.

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Calle Los Salpores 0-83 zona 3 Barrio Jucanyá, Panajachel Sololá, Guatemala 07010
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