Semilla Nueva Is A Nonprofit Organization Focused On Addressing Malnutritionpovertyand Climate Vulnerability Through The Development And Distribution Of Improved Corn Seedsoperating Primarily In Guatemalacentral Americaand Sub Saharan Africathe Organization Enhances The Nutritional Content And Yield Of Corna Staple Crop In These Regions The Mission Of Semilla Nueva Is To Reduce Chronic Malnutrition By Promoting Biofortified Corn Seeds Enriched With Essential Nutrients Like Zincironand Quality Proteinthey Develop High Yieldingclimate Resilient Maize Seeds Using Conventional Breeding Techniquesensuring They Are Non Gmo And Commercially Competitive For Small Farmersthe Organization Also Facilitates Market Access By Selling Seeds At Reduced Prices And Partnering With Local Seed Companiesadditionallysemilla Nueva Collaborates With Governments To Implement Seed Subsidy Programs For Long Term Sustainabilitywith A Team Of 58 Employees And A Budget Of $5 4 Millionsemilla Nueva Aims To Reach Over 33 000 Farmers And Feed More Than A Million People In 2024With Plans For Significant Expansion In The Coming Years
