Guatemala – Spring Break 2020

Through the lens of food systems and production, we will engage in a dialogue that studies the social, environmental, public health and economic issues within this small but resilient Central American country. We will team-up with local doctors, nurses, food advocacy and indigenous rights groups for hands on experience in the community. Mesoamerica is the homeland of many of the world’s “superfoods” including chia, flax and cacao.  It is the native home of many of the modern world’s staple foods such as corn, squash, tomatoes and beans, yet Guatemalans have some of the highest malnutrition rates in the world. Through the lens of food systems and production, we will engage in a dialogue that studies the social, environmental, public health and economic issues within this small but resilient Central American country. We will team-up with local doctors, nurses, food advocacy and indigenous rights groups for hands on experience in the community.