ViviendasLeón is dedicated to eliminating rural poverty in Central America - We empower communities to be agents of change

Daisy has worked hard to overcome numerous obstacles and become an independent woman in her family and community. Today she earns a living wage as a farmer and small businesswoman, and supports her family with her earnings and food that she grows on her small farm.

SME's are rural small business that are designed to provide new sources of income for rural families. We connect their skills such as sewing or farming with business ideas that we support them to pursue.

Our unique 4-year cycle of training, farming, water and small businesses establishes a core group of families, 10%, who provide self-sustaining food security and economic expansion in their communities.

ViviendasLeón ha sido pionera en un enfoque multifacético para acabar con la pobreza rural, centrándose en capacitaciones, agricultura y seguridad del agua.

College and graduate students apply now for our various internship opportunities to support our work or pursue research in Central America.

Nine years ago, Margarita joined the Aristides-Sanchez Community Board to become an active participant in her community. Margarita described the community board, dominated by men, as one that discriminated against women, barred them from opportunities, and whose work was not recognized or valued.