#3 | Persistence, Grit, and Heart: How Curt Bowen is Changing Lives in Guatemala & Beyond

Jan 18

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When Curt Bowen moved to Guatemala from his native Idaho after graduating college, he planned to stay a month to build a house for a family in need. Thirteen years later he is still working hard in Guatemala and has no plans to leave. In some ways, he’s just hitting his stride.

Curt Bowen is the founder of Semilla Nueva, or New Seed, located in the Central American country of Guatemala. Their mission is straight forward: to reduce poverty by reducing the malnutrition that impacts half the country’s children. Malnutrition is not only the leading cause of childhood death, but it also stunts growth and brain development, which in turn keeps the entire country stuck in poverty. Malnutrition is the main reason Guatemala is the fourth poorest country in the world.

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The past thirteen years have presented one challenge after another for Curt, which only served to strengthen his resolve. His organization has grown to thirty employees, and he’s nurtured and grown valuable local and global partnerships. Curt’s commitment and dedication have only strengthened as results continue to improve.

Through rigorous monitoring and evaluation, it’s become clear their work with corn farmers is resulting in greater prosperity for farmers, better nutrition for the population, and solid hope for ongoing improvement in Guatemalan’s overall quality of life.

Do you want to help Semilla Nueva help Guatemalans?

VOLUNTEER: Semilla Nueva is currently in need of graphic artists and individuals with knowledge of crop genetics.
SHARE CONTACTS: Do you have contacts who could help? Foundations, podcasters, or journalist who wants to interview Curt?
DONATE: Donations are always needed to keep Semilla Nueva moving forward. As a non-profit, all donations are tax deductible.