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LATIN AMERICA

LWR's Latin America program currently supports efforts in seven countries: El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, Peru, Bolivia and Colombia.

Map of Latin AmericaOver the next few years, LWR will focus on alleviating poverty and promoting justice in these countries.

Click on the following links for more information about each country:

Central America

  • El Salvador
  • Honduras
  • Nicaragua

    Andean region

  • Bolivia
  • Colombia
  • Peru

    Caribbean

  • Haiti


    LWR Andean Region Brochure PDFANDEAN REGION RESOURCES
    Explore the LWR Andean Region's Brochure and Website

    Click here for more on Colombia Advocacy.

    With whom does LWR work in Latin America?

    Primarily:

    Small farmer and indigenous families, communities, and organizations in poor isolated, rural areas of Peru and Bolivia.

    Displaced and other vulnerable persons in Colombia.

    Small farmer families, communities and organization, as well as agricultural workers in poor rural areas of Central America.

    Focus Areas:

    • Small farmers' access to land and local, regional and international markets
    • Agro-ecological production methods
    • Disaster prevention
    • Collaboration with municipal governments
    • Promotion of peace and conflict resolution
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