Great Green Way/ Gran Via Verde

Empowering farmers through regenerative agriculture

The Great Green Way project focuses on developing resilient rural farming communities in various bioregions. The program promotes knowledge transfer of regenerative farming methodologies to create food security and economic independence for rural communities in various bioregions in Colombia. 

We support women-led, indigenous, and Afro-Colombian community associations by strengthening local food systems and awareness of ecological stewardship. Started in 2018 as a core project of Inquiring Systems, it is a long-term commitment to resilience — grounded in land, knowledge, and relationships.By prioritizing the empowerment of rural farmers and women, our efforts served as a testament to systemic change and advancements in rural communities. In 2026 we launched the Gran Vía Verde website as a bioregional learning and resilience hub connecting rural farming communities of South Cauca, Colombia.

Our work responds to decades of social disruption and intensifying environmental pressures, like watershed degradation and drought. We strengthen regenerative farming and agroforestry systems to restore ecological function and social structure.

Since 2018, the Great Green Way Project has supported 1,060 rural female farmers and their families in developing self-sufficiency, stability, and self-confidence. 14,977 trees have been planted, and the women gained knowledge in regenerative agriculture methods such as crop care, natural fertilization, pest and disease management, harvesting, and distribution of the harvest to local markets.

Download the program brochure here.

Project Website: Great Green Way / Gran Via Verde.

Project Director: Claudia Meglin

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