Peru: youngsters with a farming dream
Young entrepreneurs
More and more Peruvian youngsters from families with limited economic means move to the city hoping to start a better life there. Unfortunately, they often end up in even worse living conditions. Since 2007, Solid is doing everything they can to change this. This non-profit organisation provides training in the Ayacucho region in the Peruvian Andes mountain range. One of these training courses is Jovem, which is derived from 'jovenes emprendedores' or 'young entrepreneurs'.
Own business for the community's benefit
Jovem is a training in farming techniques for youngsters between 15 and 23 in the Ayacuchan Andes. They develop into successful agricultural entrepreneurs thanks to the practical and qualitative farming training. They have farming techniques classes, but also study themes such as entrepreneurship, business management and personal development. After an intensive 2-year training and coaching, they start their own business in the 3rd year. The result? Young people rediscover the force and value of life in the country, they see that they have prospects there and they use their talents for the benefit of the rural community.
In the next three years, Collibri Foundation will support half the group that takes the training. In total, 92 young people will thus be able to build a better future.
Read all about our partner Solid and the projects here.
‘Boni Selection Bio quinoa tricolore’ is the result from a sustainable chain project. The new quinoa tricolore, a mix of white, red and black quinoa, is cultivated by 182 local farmers in the Peruvian region of Ayacucho. Solid buys the quinoa from the farms for a fair price (higher than the average market value) and checks whether the quality requirements have been met. Colruyt Group has committed to purchasing 34 tonnes of quinoa in the first year. For farmers in Ayacucho, the partnership signifies an additional income and a permanent distribution market in Belgium.
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