I am the manager of the Toledo Development Corporation, an agency with the mandate to facilitate, coordinate and promote sustainable development in the poorest district of Belize. I have over 30 years experience in rural/community development. I collaborate with NGOs, government agencies and other civil society organizations to deliver services to the rural poor to promote food security and sustainable livelihood activities. We recently formed a network (10 members) called the Toledo Agricultural Development Agencies (TADA). We hold monthly meetings to plan, coordinate and evaluate our extension services to farm families. My participation in this conference will allow me the opportunity to network with other regional and international organizations.