Guatemala

WFP Activities
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WFP's presence in Guatemala responds to priorities identified in coordination with the government to benefit the most vulnerable populations. WFP’s activities in Guatemala are geared towards reducing food insecurity, improving the nutritional status of mothers and children under 5 and living conditions of vulnerable groups by increasing agricultural productivity and farmer’s marketing practices.   

  
Country Programme: In order to reduce chronic undernutrition 45,500 beneficiaries will receive supplementary feeding and 12,000 subsistence farmers will be assisted to improve livelihoods starting 2011. The Country Programme will connect 3,000 small farmers to the markets.   
 
Purchase for Progress: Targets 3,700 members of 36 small farmers’ organizations, aiming to build links between farmers and markets and encourage group marketing. Grain quantity and quality are improved through best practices and post harvest management. Training modules emphasizes marketing and management skills, strengthening of farmers’ organizations, and women’s participation in decision-making positions. 

 

WFP Offices
Country at a glance 2012
Planned Beneficiaries193,055
Beneficiary needs (mt)4,232
Beneficiary needs ($US)3,911,150
Donors - 2012 ($US)
Donors - Directed contributions
Multilateral contributionsUS$ 321,000
Canada1,367,188
Private Donors100,000
Threats to food security
  • Climate Change, recurring floods and droughts 
  • Difficult access to food and safe water
  • Subsistence farming
  • Chronic deprivation of socially vulnerable
  • Low sanitation levels
  • Low education levels