I have been a supporter of AIR since the lat 1990s and continue to be impressed and inspired by the work they do and, most importantly, the integrity with which they do their work. AIR's work and mission is driven and carried out by Guatemalan leaders and community members at a grass roots level. The respect AIR shows towards the communities and people with whom they work is only surpassed by the respect that the communities convey back to AIR. Having served on the boards and as a volunteer with other NGO and nonprofit organizations around the world, AIR is among the best of the best!
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- EIN 59-3062311
- (770) 543-9529
- 4514 Chamblee Dunwoody Road Unit # 496 Atlanta GA 30338 USA
- http://www.AIRGuatemala.org
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I have been a supporter of AIR since the lat 1990s and continue to be impressed and inspired by the work they do and, most importantly, the integrity with which they do their work. AIR's work and mission is driven and carried out by Guatemalan leaders and community members
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Education, Environment, Food, Forest Conservation, Land Resources Conservation, Secondary & High Schools
Mission: AIR was established in 1992 with the mission of implementing education programs and Sustainable Farming methods with low-income rural families in Central America, in order to reduce hunger and malnutrition for the long-term, while preventing deadly mudslides and protecting the gift of the Earth.
Results: Over 5,000 farm families have received training; 885 custom-built, efficient stoves have been constructed to prevent lung disease and conserve precious wood; and over 6.2 million trees have been planted. In addition, dozens of AIRES tree nurseries have become micro-businesses enabling farmers to add to family incomes while planting even more trees. In 2020, a new project began in los Lipes, Nicaragua to train farmers, plant organic vegetable gardens, and trees-- AIR Nicaragua.
Target demographics: the rural families, and the Earth
Direct beneficiaries per year: Groups in 46 communities & rural schools!
Geographic areas served: Central Guatemala
Programs:
- Tree Nurseries - After twenty-five years, AIR has approximately 300 nurseries in over 130 villages and schools in Guatemala. The population served by these nurseries are the resident families who participate in the agro-forestry training by AIR technicians and who manage the tree nurseries and own the tree seedlings produced. AIR provides all seeds; materials and training. AIR also provides school curriculum, scholarships, and programs in rural schools. Finally, AIR constructs fuel-efficient stoves to protect lung health and cut the use of firewood in half, conserving precious trees!