Project News

The Project participated in two events in January to promote public relations and also the sale of farm produce and processed foods prepared by the groups.

Photos 1 to 4 show scenes from the regional fair held in the Victoriano Lorenzo community on January 17, 2010.

(Photo 1) View of the Project’s booth in the Victoriano Lorenzo community. (January 17, 2010)

(Photo 2) View of the fair grounds.

(Photo 3) Staff member Luis Hernandez (right) handing out pamphlets to visitors and explaining Project activities.

(Photo 4) The Project’s pamphlets and hot sauce made by group members can be seen on the table.

Photos 5 to 8 are from the First Community Environmental Fair sponsored by the Directorate for Promoting Environmental Culture of the National Environmental Authority (ANAM) held in Omar Park in Panama City on January 30, 2010.

(Photo 5) View of the Project’s booth at the First Community Environmental Fair. (January 30, 2010)

(Photo 6) View of the fair. Our booth is at the upper left corner of the photo.

(Photo 7) Carlos, a Project apprentice, explains the earthworm fertilizer produced by the Project.

(Photo 8) Project’s booth seen from above. Farm produce from the groups was also sold.

(Mr. Isao SAKAI, Chief Advisor / Rural Development)