Central America

De la Selva De la Selva- Wholesale exporter of handicrafts. Provides online catalog, payment information, and information on participation in European trade fairs. Algodon Superior Algodon Superior- Distributes absorbent cotton products, including dental rolls, elastic bandages, and cotton balls. Pilandros Pilandros- Manufacturer and distributor of handcrafted scented candles. Includes company information and catalog with photos and prices. Algodones Mayas Algodones Mayas- Produces casual wear using naturally colored unhybridized wild cottons. Provides product catalog and store locations in Guatemala City and Antigua. [English/Spani… Sigma, S.A. Sigma, S.A.- Develops and produces flexible, plastic, paper and cardboard packaging. Describes company organization, products, and production facilities. [English/Spanish] Intercorp Amenities Intercorp Amenities- Manufactures toiletries, including perfumes, soaps, and private label products for the hospitality industry. Describes product lines and packaging services. [… Liztex Liztex- Textile mill with capability of energy production, spinning, weaving, and knitting. Describes facilities and quality control practices. [English/Spanish] Mahler Mahler- Processed foods, including Toki and Doña Mari brands. Gives brief company history, product list, and recipes. [English/Spanish] Guatemarmol Guatemarmol- Quarries marble, imports marble, granite and slate, and produces it for countertops, floors, and building exteriors. Describes products, and provides employment infor… Guateplast Guateplast- Proprietary and custom molded plastic products, including storage containers, furniture, and toys. Provides photos and specifications of all product lines, with inform… Banco de Guatemala Banco de Guatemala- Central bank provides economic information and statistics, with description of statutory basis and role in monetary policy. [English/Spanish] UN FAO - Country Profiles and Mapping Information System: Guatemala UN FAO - Country Profiles and Mapping Information System: Guatemala- Provides information about the UN's food and agriculture activities, areas of intervention, newsroom, publicat… US Energy Information Administration - Guatemala US Energy Information Administration - Guatemala- US EIA provides data, forecasts, country analysis brief and other analyses, focusing on the energy industry including oil, natura… US Commercial Service - Guatemala US Commercial Service - Guatemala- Provides assistance to help U.S. businesses export goods and services. Includes news, Country Commercial Guide, industry highlights, market inte… IDB - Guatemala IDB - Guatemala- Provides summary of Inter-American Development Bank financing, speeches, reports, projects and evaluations. IFAD in Guatemala IFAD in Guatemala- Information on the projects of the UN agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty in developing countries by increasing rural poor peoples' access to financia… IMF - Guatemala and the IMF IMF - Guatemala and the IMF- Provides news, statistics, Public Information Notices and other reports, financial position in the Fund and transactions. World Trade Organization - Guatemala and the WTO World Trade Organization - Guatemala and the WTO- WTO provides trade statistics, goods schedules, Services schedules and MFN exemptions, trade policy reviews, dispute cases, docum… FUNDAP FUNDAP- Organization working in western Guatemala to promote economic development. Describes goals and projects, with demographic information on the area and an application for em… Inversiones Agrocomerciales de Guatemala Inversiones Agrocomerciales de Guatemala- Description and photos of two estates growing coffee and ornamental plants for export. EXPROGUASA EXPROGUASA- Grows and exports air plants (tillandsias). Provides many photos of nurseries and varieties available, with shipping information. La Floresta Ornamentales La Floresta Ornamentales- Ornamental plant grower. Provides photos of facilities, brief company history, and contact information. El Cafetalito El Cafetalito- Coffee roaster and exporter. Describes flavors and origins of products, as well as giving locations for kiosks in Guatemala City. [English/Spanish] Planesa, S.A. Planesa, S.A.- Grower and exporter of blackberries, raspberries, and peas. Gives overview of business and products. [English/Spanish] Agrokan Agrokan- Provides forestry seeds, including tropical woods and conifers. Provides catalog of available species and information on company practices. Del Tropico Del Tropico- Processor and exporter of green cardamom and coffee, as well as allspice and dried lime in season. Provides overview of products and processing. [Requires Flash] MaderTec MaderTec- Coffin producer and exporter. Describes forestation projects and all-wood construction technique, with photos of finished products. [English/Spanish/Italian] Frutesa Frutesa- Exports tropical fruits and vegetables., especially snow peas, squash, and berries. Describes growing conditions, packaging facilities, and seasons of availability. [Engl… Las Flores Beach Resort and Hotel Las Flores Beach Resort and Hotel- Offers details of ocean view suites, gourmet cuisine, spa treatments and activities. Perkin Lenca Perkin Lenca- Located near Perquin, Morazán. Information on cabins, restaurant, and meeting facilities, as well as surrounding nature and local activities. [English/Spanish] CRISPAZ, Christians for Peace in El Salvador CRISPAZ, Christians for Peace in El Salvador- Works to build connections between US and Salvadoran communities. Provides volunteer opportunities, news updates, and handicrafts mar… Fire of the Lord Fire of the Lord- Resident describes his conversion to Christianity. Also provides links to study guides and social programs. [English/French/Flemish/Spanish] Our Sister Parish Our Sister Parish- US Presbyterian group doing mission work with The Parish of Saint Joseph (La Parroquia de San Jose) in Berlin, Usulutan. Gives history of partnership, personal … Cristosal Cristosal- A US foundation for the support of the Anglican Church of El Salvador. Lists congregations and foundation board members, with projects and newsletters. Catholic Church in El Salvador Catholic Church in El Salvador- Listing of current and historical bishops and diocese, with important events. Political Parties in El Salvador Political Parties in El Salvador- A road map to politics and the political parties in El Salvador. A Short Visit to El Salvador A Short Visit to El Salvador- Photos, brief commentary, and links to social justice organizations by a US social work student. David Holiday David Holiday- Includes weblog with media links and reflections on current events. World History Archives World History Archives- History of El Salvador US State Department - Human Rights Report: El Salvador US State Department - Human Rights Report: El Salvador- 2008 report on the current status of human rights practices including human freedoms, civil liberties, political rights, in… Amnesty International USA - El Salvador Human Rights Amnesty International USA - El Salvador Human Rights- News, reports and success stories for the country including AI Annual Report entries for the past ten years. Voices on the Border in El Salvador Voices on the Border in El Salvador- US-based group which partners donors with local communities and progressive organizations. Describes projects and opportunities for participat… SHARE Foundation SHARE Foundation- US group working with El Salvadorans through advocacy, accompaniment, and financial support, focusing in Lower Lempa. Describes programs, development model, and … Our Children International Our Children International- Orphanage in San Juan Opico. Includes personal stories of children and staff, with information on how to donate or volunteer. Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity- Christian nonprofit builds houses in partnership with families in need. Describes construction style, where working in the country, and how to participate in… Companion Community Development Alternatives (CoCoDA) Companion Community Development Alternatives (CoCoDA)- Nonprofit facilitates projects where community-based organizations in the United States join with non-governmental organizat… CISPES (Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador) CISPES (Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador)- US-based group working in solidarity with the FMLN (Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front) and the Salvadoran … Directory of Development Organizations - El Salvador Directory of Development Organizations - El Salvador- Comprehensive directory of international organizations, governments, private sector development agencies, civil society, univ… Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad- Formed by foreign solidarity groups and local popular organizations to carry out exchange and economic development programs. Describes work in… Lawyers and Notaries Lawyers and Notaries- Firm offering legal services. Includes staff experience and details of services offered. [English/Spanish]