Although you won’t find the little village of Wowetta on any Internet map, it’s the centre of the universe for Priscilla Torres, a 37-year-old Wapishana woman. A very active and outspoken mother of three, Priscilla is a true community leader.

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of Guyana signed a financial agreement today to transform the lives of 30,000 people in Guyana’s hinterland, the area of the country most affected by climate change.