El Pajal
Guatemala

El Pajal is a community of coffee growers perched at the top of a mountain. The lush green terrain and nice climate make this region perfect for agriculture. The culture remains traditional in many ways and authentic to its roots. El Pajal is known for its strong women in leadership. In fact, over half of the Leadership Council is female.
What is the community known for?
The entire community is always willing to support whenever there is a sick person and all people are characterized by serving others without expecting anything in return. There are several music groups, and they are known to have several musicians in the community.
Main Economic Activity
The economic activity apart from coffee is masonry and most of the people have some small business from which they obtain some profits to survive.
Stories from El Pajal
Top Priorities
Water
Project Details: Water Phase I – Safe Water Access
Education
Project Details: Classroom Block and Supplies
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