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An elder's livelihood preserves local traditions while helping the environment

Along the shore of Lake Atitlán in Guatemala, Pedro, an Unbound sponsored elder, and his indigenous community have built their livelihoods by practicing the art of traditional Mayan mat-weaving. By growing and harvesting a key fiber, tule reeds, to make the mats, they’re also helping sustain a healthy ecosystem for one of Central America’s most beautiful lakes.

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Using new sustainable farming techniques learned through Unbound Kampala, Cosmas and his family have grown their coffee nursery to be the community’s preferred coffee tree supplier. He is passing on his learnings to his children, who help maintain the garden.