Help Maya Kitchen

La RED, previously known as La Red Kat, first known as Cafe R.E.D. is a community space to explore social enterprise in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala.

Seeking to address the root causes of migration and the difficulties of reintegration of the returning migrant. The aim of this transformative space is to help Guatemalans succeed without having to migrate. Creating educational spaces and job opportunities, supporting and promoting the local economy, organic farming, and fair trade goods and food.

La RED, (Restaurante, Escuela, Despensa de Comercio Justo) is meant to house a Restaurant, a School/Educational Space and a Store for Just Commerce, and it continues to provide a space for community gatherings, small business bazaars, popular education workshops and local cultural events that are all accompanied by the culinary experience that provides quality traditional, and modern fusion meals that compliment their reconnection to Maya roots and extension of the Guatemalan dream.

After twelve years of struggling to keep the doors open, keeping up with competitors, surviving extortion and threats, La RED has managed to keep its kitchen running on the humbly ambitious efforts of two stove tops and one home kitchen refrigerator. However, the kitchen is neither capable of holding or cooking in the bulk needed to keep up with current demands. The people and will to make the most of the space is there, but the adequate supplies have taken years to save up for and acquire alone.

However, with the support of our global community, and your contribution, a new stove and refrigerator can be secured. With the capacity to handle the growing demand, La RED can confidently continue to serve food for its various community enriching events and programs.

Thank You for your time and contributions!

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