Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays are market days in Santa María de Jesús, a town of 20,000 in Guatemala’s highlands. Farmers from the surrounding countryside transport their harvest to town any way they can. Some have their own trucks, but most travel by bus in the hopes of turning their fresh produce into cash. It’s a tough way to earn a living—and an inefficient one. Time spent selling at the market means time away from the farm and family. It also means fierce competition, high transportation costs, and unnecessary food waste.
With a $30,000 loan from The Reciprocity Fund, Vegexsa now has the capital to purchase substantially more produce from its farmers. This funding enables Vegexsa to continue creating opportunities for Indigenous farmers, helping them build sustainable livelihoods while also preserving their environment and traditions.
This investment is not just about growing a business—it enables Vegexsa to continue creating opportunities for Indigenous farmers, helping them build sustainable livelihoods while also preserving their environment and traditions. Spread the word about Vegexsa’s impact and how The Reciprocity Fund is empowering businesses like theirs. Vegexsa’s story is just one example of how The Reciprocity Fund partners with Indigenous farmers and social enterprises to create lasting change. Learn how you can support and engage with our work here. |
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