Project for the benefit of the Toba Qom Indians

DRAFT approved by Regional Council Resolution no. 4420 dated 12/29/04

LOCATION: Cerrito Location, Municipality of Villa Hayes, Department of Presidente Hayes, Paraguay

COUNTERPARTY: 15th Department of President Hayes

FUNDING: Veneto Region through the Municipality of Torreglia (PD) €20,000

The Toba Qom Indians of Cerrito (about 500 people) were living in extreme poverty, and the project aimed to help increase the food security and self-sufficiency of the Toba Qom Indian community through the planting of crops (general horticulture, corn, beans, cassava, etc.) on a 4-hectare plot donated by Department Governor President Hayes.