How the Floating Gardens are Helping with Food Security in Claverito

Will assist in feeding the community of Claverito

Medical gardens are present. Nutrition needs will also be helped. There is also the benefit of beauty, green space, and exercise that will come with the garden care

Selling food will assist with economic growth

The gardens will help the local ecosystem by adding vegetation and creating animal resting spots on the water

The floating gardens can catch trash and other debris keeping it from the homes of Claverito. The goal is to clean the water with the extra water lilies

The people of Claverito will learn how to produce food in a new way. They will be able to teach others about responsible food consumption and ways to reduce waste

The city of Iquitos will eventually reap benefits from the gardens as well. They can use similar ideas elsewhere and build a large agricultural industry

By becoming a farming community, the goal is for Claverito to gain recognition from the city and to lessen the current inequality the community faces