We raise funds for economically sustainable projects that produce energy, food and livelihoods for vulnerable families and communities in rural Guatemala.

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About us

Ecoconomist is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Guatemala which wishes to finance sustainable and ecological projects to help vulnerable people in the landscapes of rural Guatemala, offering them solar panels, water filters and aquaponic fishtanks, to help them become more economically resilient.

Current Campaign

Solar panels for vulnerable families

Support a family in Sololá with a Solar Panel to provide them with basic access to energy.

In colaboration with Fundamaya

FundaMaya, with a long trajectory as a helping NGO for the Mayan communities in Sololá, Guatemala, have now embarked with a new project which instals solar systems in the houses of the most vulnerable.
Familia de Silvia Verónica - Panajachel (Panel Solar de 2 Focos)

Familia de Silvia Verónica – Panajachel (Panel Solar de 2 Focos)

by Olof Hormander

Panajachel, Sololá, Guatemala

  Help us install a Solar Panel with two lightbulbs and a USB charger, in Silvia Veronica’s house in Panajachel, Guatemala. 

Raised Percent :
100.00%
$ 35.00
Funding Goal
73
Days to go
$ 35.00
Fund Raised
Familia de Marisol Corazón - Panajachel (Panel Solar de 2 Focos)

Familia de Marisol Corazón – Panajachel (Panel Solar de 2 Focos)

by Olof Hormander

Panajachel, Sololá, Guatemala

  Marisol is the mother of Genesis Saraí, a FundaMaya-sponsored student in Panajachel. Her family of twelve struggles to pay t

Raised Percent :
0%
$ 45.00
Funding Goal
73
Days to go
$ 0.00
Fund Raised
Familia de Karla Josefina - Panajachel (Panel Solar de 4 Focos)

Familia de Karla Josefina – Panajachel (Panel Solar de 4 Focos)

by Olof Hormander

Panajachel, Sololá, Guatemala

  Karla is mother to Cristofer Alezandro, who is a student sponsored by FundaMaya in Panajachel. Karla’s family is composed o

Raised Percent :
0%
$ 45.00
Funding Goal
73
Days to go
$ 0.00
Fund Raised
Familia de Irene Mendoza - Panajachel (Panel Solar de 4 Focos)

Familia de Irene Mendoza – Panajachel (Panel Solar de 4 Focos)

by Olof Hormander

Panajachel, Sololá, Guatemala

  Irene is mother to Ingrid Maribel, who is the 372nd student sponsored by FundaMaya in their educational program in Panajach

Raised Percent :
0%
$ 45.00
Funding Goal
73
Days to go
$ 0.00
Fund Raised
Familia de Claudia Virginia - Panajachel (Panel Solar de 2 Focos)

Familia de Claudia Virginia – Panajachel (Panel Solar de 2 Focos)

by Olof Hormander

Panajachel, Sololá, Guatemala

  Help us install a PowerSolutions Solar Panel in Ana Alicia's house in Panajachel, Guatemala.  Ana Alicia is mother

Raised Percent :
0%
$ 35.00
Funding Goal
73
Days to go
$ 0.00
Fund Raised
Familia de Ana Maria - Panachel (Panel Solar de 2 Focos)

Familia de Ana Maria – Panachel (Panel Solar de 2 Focos)

by Olof Hormander

Panajachel, Sololá, Guatemala

        Ana Maria is the grandmother to Josue Daniel, a FundaMaya-sponsored student in Panajachel. Their family of six struggle

Raised Percent :
0%
$ 35.00
Funding Goal
73
Days to go
$ 0.00
Fund Raised
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Current Campaign

Aquaponic Fishtank for a community

Support a community in Escuintla, Guatemala, with a $US 5000 aquaponic fish tank system which can provide up to 1125 lbs of fish and 3375 lbs of vegetables annually, supporting families in rural Guatemala for decades to come.
Crowdfunding permits us to chip in together. with a Solar Panel to provide them with basic access to energy.

In colaboration with EASA

Energia y Ambiente S.A. (EASA) is a company specializing in innovative solutions related to renewable energy, water treatment, aquaponics and industrial consulting. In this case, EASA wishes to return to the community through their aquaponic fish tank systems, Maya Chays, which we hope will help communities in Guatemala battle food shortages and poverty.
Operating Costs For Aquaponic Fishtank (Month 2)

Operating Costs For Aquaponic Fishtank (Month 2)

by Olof Hormander

San Andres Osuna, Guatemala

San Andrés Osuna is a village in Guatemala which was recently devastated by the Volcan de Fuego's eruption in 2018.  Although its

Raised Percent :
0%
$ 250.00
Funding Goal
325
Days to go
$ 0.00
Fund Raised
Operating Costs for Aquaponic Fishtank (1 Month)

Operating Costs for Aquaponic Fishtank (1 Month)

by Olof Hormander

San Andres Osuna, Guatemala

San Andrés Osuna is a village in Guatemala which was recently devastated by the Volcan de Fuego's eruption in 2018.  Although its

Raised Percent :
0%
$ 350.00
Funding Goal
325
Days to go
$ 0.00
Fund Raised
Aquaponic Fishtank in San Andrés Osuna

Aquaponic Fishtank in San Andrés Osuna

by Olof Hormander

San Andres Osuna, Guatemala

San Andrés Osuna is a village in Guatemala which was recently devastated by the Volcan de Fuego's eruption in 2018.  Although its

Raised Percent :
4.94%
$ 5,000.00
Funding Goal
133
Days to go
$ 247.00
Fund Raised
Read more about the project

Other products

Ecofiltros

Ecofiltros

by Olof Hormander

The filtration unit is produced from 3 natural materials which are clay, sawdust and colloidal silver. The Ecofiltro is capable of

Raised Percent :
0%
$ 50.00
Funding Goal
0
Days to go
$ 0.00
Fund Raised
8 Watt Off-Grid Solar Panel (4 light bulbs + USB) (POWER SOLUTIONS K015)

8 Watt Off-Grid Solar Panel (4 light bulbs + USB) (POWER SOLUTIONS K015)

by Javier Castillo

Santa Catarina Polopo, Sololá, Guatemala

POWER SOLUTIONS: Passed Lighting Global VeraSol Certification Protable Off-Grid Solar Energy Home Lighting System Kit

Raised Percent :
0%
$ 55.00
Funding Goal
43
Days to go
$ 0.00
Fund Raised
4-Watt Solar Panels (POWER SOLUTIONS K013N)

4-Watt Solar Panels (POWER SOLUTIONS K013N)

by Olof Hormander

El Progreso, Guatemala, Guatemala

► Lighting up 2 rooms at the same time ■ Solar panel: 4W/11V Poly- crystalline ■ Battery: 7.4V/2600mAh Li-ion ■ Light sou

Raised Percent :
0%
$ 35.00
Funding Goal
0
Days to go
$ 0.00
Fund Raised

Our projects

Personal Solar Panels

We provide personal solar panels for families in need of access to energy.
With the support of FundaMaya

Aquaponic Fish Tanks

We finance aquaponic fish tanks for communities that need access to food and funds.
With the support of EASA

Water filters

We provide Ecofilters to families in need of access to clean water.
With the support of WorldFoods

EASA

Energía y Ambiente, S.A. (EASA) is an industrial consultancy company which also creates aquaponic systems, named MayaChays, for the production of nutritious foods.

FundaMaya

FundaMaya, with a long trajectory as a helping NGO for the Mayan communities in Sololá, Guatemala, have now embarked with a new project which instals solar systems in the houses of the most vulnerable.

World Foods

WorldFoods provides sustainable solutions for communities in Guatemala in areas such as health, nutrition, education and living standards. Currently, they are distributing Ecofiltros to the most needy in Comalapa, Chimaltenango.