Causes: Energy Resources Conservation & Development, Environment, Environmental Education, Food, Forest Conservation

Mission: Working together to create a just and sustainable world through transformative farmer training that nourishes communities and the Earth.

Results: +Worked with more than 3,000 families+Planted 4 million trees, restoring 26,000 acres of forest devastated by slash-and-burn agriculture

Target demographics: stop slash-and-burn farming and alleviate poverty

Direct beneficiaries per year: over 550 families

Geographic areas served: Central America

Programs: locally-trained extension agents who assist small-scale farmers and communities with the implementation of sustainable land-use practices by providing materials, tools, and knowledge to willing participants. SHI helps plan and implement alternative power projects such as biodigesters and solar-powered water pumps. SHI also aids communities by helping to establish community loan funds and farmer cooperatives.