We are a Non Gouvermental Organisation (NGO) that is working independently from any political and religious groups to help promote the human development in rural areas and to enforce the peace process in Guatemala.

COMADEP has over 15 years of experience in conducting rural development projects with the objective of improving the conditions of small farmers. These are mainly indigenous people who live in extreme poverty.

We conduct projects in the following areas:

• Agriculture
• Women
• Education
• Marketing

Historical Context

The structural conditions of Guatemala have historically been characterized by huge economic inequalities which are reflected in high unemployment rates, nutritional problems, health problems, low access to education and high levels of analphabetism.

Furthermore, Guatemala is known for severe human rights violation. Especially the indigenous people have been the target of racism and to the present day are stuck in a backward position.

For the past decades the political system of Guatemala has been in hands of the military.

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