Hiram Gomez

October 11, 2024

Hiram Gomez is a Guatemalan farmer who used agricultural loans provided through Counterpart’s partner MICOOPE to diversify his enterprise and improve productivity. Hear his story to learn more about the impact of the Food for Progress project.

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