Fundación ProPetén
Flores, Petén, Guatemala
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Fundación ProPetén is a non-governmental organisation based in Flores, Guatemala working on environment & climate, nature & wildlife conservation, education +2 more.
Fundación ProPetén is a Guatemalan non-governmental, non-profit organisation working in Petén to conserve the country's natural and cultural heritage and promote sustainable development. It involves local communities and civil society organisations in its projects, and works on biodiversity and forest fire management, climate resilience, rural education through a scholarship fund, and environmental awareness through radio. Its base is in Flores, Petén.
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Fondo de Becas Carlos Soza & Norman Scharwtz
Education · Guatemala
Scholarship fund, started in 2007, that supports rural youth in Petén to continue into secondary education.
Proyecto de Gestión Participativa y Reducción de Incendios Forestales
Environment & Climate · Guatemala
Participatory forest fire management and reduction project in the Maya Biosphere Reserve, supporting planning on fire use and management.
Programa radial Pilas! Ponte al Corriente
Awareness & education · Guatemala
Weekly radio programme broadcast on FM Maya that informs listeners about natural resources and citizen participation.
Producción y Comercialización de Cacao en la zona sur de Petén
Community development · Guatemala
Cocoa production and marketing initiative in the southern area of Petén.
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