Case study 5 – Strengthening Value Chain Committee’s capacities in the municipality of Somoto: Partners for Resilience’s experience in Nicaragua

For centuries, the ovens in Somoto, in the department of Madriz, Nicaragua, have been baking the distinctive handmade rosquillas (ring-shaped pastry), prepared by hardworking women. These women still preserve the artisan traditions in their 137 shops where they continue preparing the delicious Somoteñan rosquillas, which many consider unique in the world, to such an extent that they represent a symbol of the town and the women who prepare them with dignity.

Are you sure you want to delete this "resource"?
This item will be deleted immediately. You cannot undo this action.

Related Resources

Report
07 Apr 2016
This ‘resilience scan’ summarizes writing and debates in the field of resilience during the last quarter of 2015, focusing primarily on the context of developing countries. It comprises insights on the manner in which resilience appeared within k...
Tags: Report, Climate Change Adaptation, Resilience and Disaster Risk Management
Case Study
19 Dec 2014
Nepal is ranked the eleventh most at risk country with regard to earthquakes, and the thirtieth with respect to floods. The communities also suffered from other disasters such as fires, windstorm, thunderstorms and landslides. Having implemented sinc...
Tags: Case Study, Urban Preparedness
Video
08 Jan 2015
The alliance between PepsiCo Foundation, The Inter-American Development Bank and World Vision Mexico will allow that 400 Mexican families, who live in scattered communities, enjoy sustainable water and sanitation systems, which will significantly imp...
Tags: Video, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
Scroll to Top