Case Study: Catalysing Unique Collaborations for Cold Spike Response in Guatemala

In February 2022, a spike in cold weather was recorded in Guatemala and low temperatures were expected to persist until the end of March. The cold spike affected agriculture and crop growth leading to increased food insecurity among the most vulnerable. On 25 February 2022, CADENA (a Start Network INGO member), in consortium with ASECSA (a Start Network local member) and ADAM (a local partner), were selected to respond to this crisis, receiving £140,000 from the Start Fund. Agencies provided food baskets, blankets, clothes, bed sheets, agriculture kits (seeds and tools) and nutritious food kits for children, women and the elderly. In consortium, these 3 NGOs were able to collaborate, applying each of their unique strengths to reach communities.