2022
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Named person(s)
n/a
Date photo taken
16 February 2022
Partner organization
Programa de Desarrollo Integral Interdisciplinario – PRODII (Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Development Program
Province/State
Norte de Potosi
Country of origin
Bolivia
Region
Latin America and Carribbean
Photo credit
MCC photo/Annalee Giesbrecht
Themes
Food, Climate Change
Description
A typical meal of potatoes, lettuce, onions, carrots, and cheese in the community of Chucarasi. Potatoes are a staple food in these communities, and a key element of PRODII's work is conserving the over 70 species of potatoes native to these communities, which are adapted to the harsh climate of the high mountains. Also visible in this photo are chuños, potatoes that are freeze-dried using an ancient method dating back to the time of the Inca Empire.
Project Summary
The current project with PRODII has the objective of contributing to a comprehensive management of the territory, reducing the adverse effects of climate change through adaptation and mitigation measures aimed at guaranteeing food security of the most vulnerable sectors of Indigenous rural farmers. Working with 189 families in the department of Potosí, Bolivia, the project promotes the practices of family irrigation systems, native seed recuperation and conservation, agroforestry systems, and the protection and implementation of hydro-ecological areas. This leads to improvement of food security and sustainable livelihoods with increased farming productivity, diversification of crops, and more continuous agricultural activities throughout the year, reducing seasonal migration and increased community investment of project participants.