| Nuevo San Pedrito “New Saint Peter” Villaflores, Chiapas, Mexico Size: 178 acres |
 Download a Summer 2011 Village Update |
 Download a Fiscal Year 2011 Expenditure Summary |
A group of 20 families from San Pedro Chenalhó received 250 acres from the federal government in 1994. During the first three years the 20 families moved on and off the land intermittently until 1997, when 13 of the families moved onto the land permanently. They have survived by planting corn and beans, fattening pigs, breeding chickens, and working as day laborers on the nearby farms. They have also had some experience with other government projects, but lacking appropriate technical training, they have had limited success.
Since partnering with Agros, the families have been working to improve infrastructure within the community and begin projects that will help them support and sustain themselves. With training and assistance that provides villagers with useful tools and skills, the community is moving towards environmental, economical and organizational sustainability.
In June 2011, direct support from Agros ended in Nuevo San Pedrito. Direct support includes the weekly visits Agros staff makes to the community for trainings, technical assistance and other community activities. After long-term partnership with Agros, the community has reached sustainability milestones, preparing them for self-sufficiency and continued growth. Agros staff will continue to be in touch as the families finish making land loan repayments. Please read our Graduating Communities document to learn more about how a village graduates from the Agros development process.
