Sustainable Food Security Project in Belize

What is the Sustainable Food Security Project in Belize all about? 

Join this organic farming and food security project in Belize, and help cultivate sustainable edible gardens for vulnerable young people and mothers. The goal of this project is to improve access to nutritious food, to educate local communities about seed conservation, and to equip those most in need with the tools and resources to take ownership over their food production and consumption. 

Working with female self-help groups and young farmers’ clubs, you will be helping to grow heirloom fruits and vegetables and engaging with members of the local community about different farming systems. 

Be a part of this sustainable food security project and empower young mothers and disadvantaged youths to take control of their food sources and help ensure they have a reliable supply of nutritious food.

Why choose this Sustainable Food Security Project?

Food insecurity, poor nutrition levels and food access barriers remain prevalent issues in Belize, particularly for young people and women. This project is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help support these groups in becoming less reliant on unhealthy and expensive imports, by ensuring that local groups are able to plant and grow their own organic produce.

Volunteers are needed to help ensure the project has a steady supply of a variety of seeds, to help establish farmers’ fairs and to help produce organic fertilizers and pesticides. This is a small project with big goals, and hands-on help is required to help it deliver on its mission to help hundreds of families across several districts in Belize.

Role of the Volunteer

Volunteers on this food security project will participate in a range of activities. You will be asked to dig, plant and irrigate the crops. You may also be required to help out with nutrition and agro-processing workshops aimed at including new biodiversity-friendly food products into families’ daily meal preparation. Volunteers will gain valuable cultural insight and work closely within the local Belizean community. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the world of sustainability!

What skills do I need to be a Volunteer in Belize?

As a volunteer on this project in Belize, you should be ready to get your hands dirty, and be willing to adapt to the needs of the project. Volunteers with skills and experience in working with crops and an interest in organic farming and nutrition will find this project particularly interesting.

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