VFF Supports Community Development Through Sustainable Agriculture and Partnerships

WORKING WITH WHAT THEY HAVE

Our goal working with rural farmers is to support projects that lead to sustainable community development working with what is available there. Usually that is some combination of land, water, labor and agricultural knowledge. We work with those living in poverty to develop a sustainable economy with the hope that young people growing up in rural areas can maintain strong communities through better economic opportunity. We’ve supported many such projects throughout the world, but our longest running partnership, Proyectos Para un Futuro Mejor (PFM), in Oaxaca, Mexico, began with Hans.

WHY OAXACA?

There are many people in the world that are deserving of assistance and support. The state of Oaxaca has a rich, diverse cultural heritage and a proud tradition of toughness and determination among its people. The farmers of Oaxaca live simple lives with simple hopes: to be able to work, support their families and build a future for their children. From Hans’ first visit to the area in 1993 it was an easy choice for the Vatheuer family to give our time and energy to the people of Oaxaca.

FORMULA FOR SUCCESS

VFF believes in supporting projects like PFM with steady and dependable aid that is based on mutual understanding and respect. Too many development projects come and go with limited resources and unrealistic timelines. Continuity is the cornerstone of VFF’s commitment to its partners in developing areas. VFF focuses on delivering long-term, sustainable results by working closely with the people and responding to their ideas and needs. Direct and ongoing collaboration with program participants is key to delivering the help that is actually needed.