We seek to improve the quality of life of rural communities with the implementation of sustainable plots.

Many rural homes in Mexico have an area known as a “solar” where a range of activities including small-scale agriculture, livestock care and waste management take place.

Since 2014, we have implemented a sustainable solar model to activate use and production within these backyard areas in ​​rural households. We use various processes and eco-technologies to generate economic and social benefits, as well as to improve the natural environment surrounding the homes. The main components of our sustainable backyard plots are:

• Organic family garden: These grow vegetables and herbs both for self-sufficiency and for sale at local markets; this improves family nutrition and allows families to save money in regards to food purchases.
• Rainwater collection system: Rainwater is collected from the roof, stored in a cistern and then used for both the garden and household consumption.
• Wood-saving stoves: We use the Patsari model, which reduces wood consumption by up to 50%, and has had huge effects in preventing both respiratory and eye diseases.
• Bio-digesters and worm compost: Gas is generated from manure, then used for cooking. Worm compost is a very useful and safe organic fertilizer which is then used in the garden as well as in family agricultural plots.