Participatory alternatives to community well-being and strengthening of traditional government in the Sierra Tarahumara of Chihuahua, Mexico

$107.6K USD

Funder	Inter-American Foundation
Recipient Organization	Sierra Madre Alliance, Inc.
Country	Mexico
Start Date	Mar 10, 2013
End Date	Apr 22, 2015
Duration	773 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`51143-36`

Grant Description

ASMAC will work to improve the food security, health, conservation efforts and general quality of life of indigenous residents of Baborigame, Choreachi and Coloradas de la Virgen in the Sierra Tarahumara of Chihuahua.

Activities will include the diversification of agriculture, introduction of alternative farming methods, construction of infrastructure for water conservation and distribution, soil conservation, support for the economic initiatives of women and training. (ME-504)