In the remote neighborhood of Nueva Aurora in northern Guatemala, a group of women is helping to transform their community. While the men work in the surrounding palm oil fields, the women maintain their households and grow their own crops and raise livestock.

Amid difficult living conditions in this rural community, World Renew, with our local partner APIDEC, started a project focused on improving food security in the region. Through this project, participants are offered training opportunities in agriculture and more.

One group of women training in this initiative stands out for their determination and teamwork. They have started multiple projects to support their community, including chicken-raising, vegetable plots, and making their own compost for their gardens.

“Our experience with the work of APIDEC and World Renew has been very good,” shares Zoila, one of the leaders of this group. “It has helped us improve our gardens [and] income and generate more food sources.”

The women have learned how to prepare two different kinds of compost: the lean foliar fertilizer and megafol foliar fertilizer, which are helping families save money on input costs for their crops.

“We are very grateful because we have also seen a very strong union among the women of the community,” says Zoila. “This is because we have worked together and, even though sometimes we have had differences, we have learned that together we can have a greater impact on our work, because we encourage each other, and we do not let anyone give up.”

In Nueva Aurora, hope is growing—quite literally—from the ground up. Through their determination, unity, and the support of people like you, these women are not only cultivating food but also resilience, leadership, and lasting change. Their journey is a powerful reminder that when women are equipped and empowered, entire communities can thrive.

Your support makes stories like theirs possible—and their impact is just beginning.