Monte Azul Foundation

Founded in 2018, Monte Azul Foundation is a charity based in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico working on environment & climate, community development, employment & skills +2 more.

Monte Azul Foundation is a US 501(c)(3)-style nonprofit based in rural Puerto Rico that works to incubate sustainable agriculture and build a resilient rural economy. It was founded in 2018 in the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The foundation trains small and mid-scale farmers in regenerative and climate-resilient methods, business management and value-added production, and supports market access through a food hub, a farm store and processing spaces. It operates a 22-acre demonstration farm in Maricao and a training centre in Yabucoa, works with universities on experiential learning, and is developing a community-owned solar microgrid in Maricao. Its work spans rural communities across Puerto Rico, with a stated focus on young, women and underserved producers.