One of the primary drivers of migration in Central America is poverty, which affects more than half of the population. To enable alternatives, We Effect supports inclusive and sustainable rural development, with a particular focus on: the right to food; the right to adequate housing; inclusive economic development for women and youth, as well as the promotion of shared responsibility for care work; and development of member-driven and environmentally sustainable businesses.

In this panel, female and male members of cooperatives and smallholder farmer enterprises from Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala will share their experiences. They will discuss the effectiveness of current development models, potential improvements, and the challenges and opportunities in their contexts. Speakers will particularly highlight the relevance of the social economy and multi-stakeholder alliances. Join this session to learn from people working for a sustainable future without hunger in Central America.