Empowering local communities

In the last two sessions held in September, the participants expanded their knowledge in the field of vermiculture. On this occasion, the training was conducted by Martha Lesmes and Lucena Durán, from the Comabaquinta Corporation, a project partner organisation who, through practical experience and autonomous learning, became expert in this treatment. They also carried out a practical exercise in vermiculture, considering the techniques and principles learned. To encourage its implementation, those who expressed interest in replicating this treatment in their homes were provided with a starter batch of Californian red worms as a resource.  

The Training of Trainers included an online training component. On September 6th, a webinar was held with the municipality of Turrialba in Costa Rica, an activity in which 36 people connected to the Green Terrace Project participated. This webinar allowed participants to learn how to manage a community composting system from its inception, as well as the related challenges, achievements, and opportunities for improvement. Learning from the experience in Bogotá serves as an inspirational reference for future related initiatives and project cycles. The seminar was conducted by the Engineer Ana Lorena Vallejo, who is in charge of the Municipal Solid Waste Management section.