Posted in Blog on Apr 20, 2026.
This blog post, REISA: Eight Years Sowing Agricultural Education in Guatemala, by Erick Torres, reflects on the eight-year journey of REISA, a Guatemalan network dedicated to making ecological and agricultural education accessible to those who need it.
REISA was born in 2018 from a need to bridge a significant gap in Guatemala’s education system. While industrial monoculture is often promoted as a quick fix, it frequently leads to soil degradation and the loss of traditional Indigenous farming wisdom. REISA sought to provide affordable training in permaculture and regenerative agriculture specifically for rural and Indigenous families who depend on the land for survival.
While REISA has ceased to exist as a formal organisation, its mission continues. The human relationships remain strong, and the "seeds" sown over nearly a decade continue to flourish through independent schools that prioritise food sovereignty and environmental education for the next generation of rural leaders.
Read this in-depth account by Erick Torres Founder of REISA and the Escuela del Campo Jaguarundi. Guatemala, March 5, 2026: Published by coalition members Educere Alliance.
