The LL Group was formed in 2013, when several women recognized the need to work together to improve their living conditions. Because many members do not have access to large amounts of land individually, the group allows them to share and collectively use the land they do have. The group consists of 10 organized, disciplined, and hardworking women.

Since its formation, the group has participated in projects supported by MAGA, including the construction of a greenhouse. They are also active in community initiatives through the COCODE, working on nutrition education, women’s empowerment, and prevention of violence against women.

While the group faces challenges related to limited resources, they are known for being active and highly participatory. The laying hens project represents an important opportunity to improve household nutrition, strengthen family income, and support long-term stability.

Their vision is to successfully implement this project and open the door to more work opportunities and increased income. Their message to donors is that a strong start to this project would significantly strengthen participating families and provide them with greater resources for the future.

The RMD group is made up of five neighbors from the Rincón Medio Día community who have been working together for approximately twelve years. The group was formed through local training processes and their connection with SERJUS, inspired by the leadership of one member and a shared desire to improve their families’ lives.

They are a strongly united, organized, and participatory group, known for good communication, mutual support, and collective saving and decision-making. Over the years, they have participated in projects such as greenhouses, healthy homes initiatives, and family gardens, growing crops like broccoli and cauliflower.

One of their main challenges is the lack of economic resources, which affects both food security and income. For this reason, the laying hens (gallinas ponedoras) project is especially important. It will allow families to increase access to protein through egg consumption and generate additional income through egg sales.

The group hopes to continue growing, become self-sustaining, and receive ongoing support to strengthen their productive initiatives. Their message to supporters is simple: they are committed, hardworking women who believe deeply in projects that help them build dignified and stable livelihoods.

This group was formed in 2016 by 12 members who came together with a shared goal: to work collectively and create more opportunities for income and stability. The members are close friends and neighbors, which has helped build trust and strong collaboration within the group.

Their main goal is to increase agricultural production, access more resources, and generate higher incomes through sales. The group is known for being well organized and hardworking, qualities that allow them to successfully manage community projects.

The group has experience using a greenhouse to grow and sell produce, providing both food for their families and income. In addition, members have learned basket-making skills, allowing them to diversify their income by selling handmade products.

Through these activities, the group continues to strengthen its capacity to work together, improve food security, and build more sustainable livelihoods for their families and community.

The BV2 Group was formed approximately three years ago through the involvement of several members with SERJUS and their coordination with MAGA to develop productive projects. The group began with six members, grew to fifteen, and now includes 36 responsible and hardworking participants.

Their goal is to continue developing community projects that promote food security and income generation. The group has experience in a wide range of initiatives, including basket weaving and textile production for sale, greenhouse construction, vegetable cultivation, and oyster mushroom production.

One of the group’s main challenges is the lack of stable income and consistent access to food, making the laying hens project especially valuable. Through egg production, families will be able to increase protein consumption and earn additional income through sales.

Looking ahead, the group hopes to generate their own resources and build sustainable livelihoods. Their message to supporters is clear: supporting the laying hens project is a direct investment in fighting malnutrition in the community, especially among children.