| Plenty Belize |
Promoting the well-being of the people, the communities,and the environment
we share in the Toledo District of Belize |
Information |
Projects |
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- Map - Office Location
- Overview
- Locally based Board of Directors
- Staff
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- School Gardens & Lunch Program
- Alternative Technology
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| Past Projects |
- Micro-Lending and Business Training
- Soy Production
- Childbirth Education
- Ecotourism
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Overview |
- Registered Belizean NGO Founded in 1997
- Office: Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District
Plenty Belize operates independently, yet benefits from access to material, financial and technical support from its affiliation with Plenty International.
Within this context, the mission of Plenty Belize is to promote the health and well-being of the people, the communities, and the environment we share in the Toledo District of Belize.
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This has been done by assisting indigenous Mayan, Garifuna and other local community-based groups in their efforts to create and maintain economically viable and environmentally sustainable activities.
Since 1990, Plenty staff and volunteers have provided financial, technical, and material support to these local efforts.
Technical support has included strategic planning, computer training, project development, marketing, fundraising and networking.
Plenty Belize also implements a number of projects in agriculture, health, nutrition, and education, in close liaison with local government and non-governmental agencies.
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Plenty Belize staff includes an Executive Director/Programs Manager, an Administrative assistant, and two agricultural extension officers, as well as occasional local and international volunteers. |
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Executive Director/Programs Manager Mark Miller was born in the US but is now a permanent resident of Belize, living in the village of Jacintoville, about 8 miles outside of PG town. Mark holds a Masters Degree in Environmental Pollution Control, a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, and is also adjunct faculty at the University of Belize.
Office Manager Tasha Petillo was born and raised in Punta Gorda Town, where she now raises her young daughter.
Tasha holds an Associate's Degree in Natural Resources Management for the University of Belize.
GATE project staff extension officer Ermain Requena was born and raised in the village of San Pedro Columbia, Toledo District, where he continues to reside with his family.
GATE project staff extension officer Abib Palma was also born and raised in Toledo, now residing in Cattle Landing with his wife and young son. |
(left) Executive Director Mark Miller |
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The Plenty Belize Board of Directors and affiliations (left to right)
Delly Martinez, Toledo Health and Family Life Education Coordinator for Ministry of Education
Florentino Pop, Aguacaliente Management Team
Ignatious “Gomier” Longville, nutrition educator and restaurant owner
Dr. Ludwig Palacio, Director, Toledo Development Corporation
Olive Woodeye Tate, Principal of St. Benedict’s RC School
Omar Requena, teacher
Joan Palma, teacher, and Toledo School Feeding Program Committee, founding member. |
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Where we are located
The Toledo District is the southernmost district of Belize, and so shares a border with Guatemala on the south and west.
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The Toledo District is home to a harmonious mix of peoples: Mopan and Kek'chi Maya, Garifuna, East Indian, Creole, Mestizo, British and American ex-pats - as well as some of Central America's most pristine rainforest and numerous bird, plant and animal species. Off the coast of Belize lies the second longest coral barrier reef in the world, with the many inner cayes providing a unique marine environment that is home to manatee, sea turtles, corals, and many fish species.
Over 80% of the population is rurally based and relies on subsistence agriculture for their livelihood.
The Toledo District has by far the highest poverty rate in Belize, and regularly ranks at the bottom with regards to education, health, infant mortality, and similar measures of standards of living. |
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