Multiplication of the groups is organised by the Country Managers together with the Facilitators who each replicate groups creating 3 to 5 new groups for every group formed in each location.
In Mozambique, the Ma’at system has experienced remarkable growth in just one year supported by the Agroecology Fund. During the 2025–2026 cycle, the initiative expanded from 2 groups to 54 groups, bringing together 1,342 members and representing more than 6,700 beneficiaries across local communities. The network continues to grow and aims to reach 90 groups in 2026.
Groups are already using their collective funds to support both shared and individual investments. Collective initiatives include water pumps for irrigation, communal vegetable fields, and greenhouses, strengthening local food production and resilience.
At the individual level, members are investing in seeds, green manure, land preparation, and small local businesses, such as selling dried fish or preparing traditional foods for local markets. These activities help diversify incomes while reinforcing cooperation within the community.
Mexico joined the Ma’at network with a strong focus on supporting indigenous women’s groups. Currently, 9 groups have been formed, with 5 already operational. In total, 50 indigenous women are actively involved, representing around 250 beneficiaries in their communities.
The groups are investing in practical improvements that strengthen household well-being and local livelihoods. These include improved cookstoves, backyard gardens, seeds for vegetables and medicinal plants, helping families improve nutrition and reduce energy costs.
Some members are also developing small local enterprises, such as beekeeping, street food preparation, and handicraft production. These activities create additional income opportunities while preserving local traditions and knowledge.
In Galicia, Spain, the Ma’at approach is beginning to take shape with three groups trained and one group entering the operational phase. Members are currently planning a wide range of investments aimed at strengthening rural productivity and community cooperation.
Planned investments include garden equipment, greenhouses, chestnut peelers, cereal mills, tractor clearing equipment, and farm tools, as well as infrastructure such as warehouses, a van for marketing products, and improved workshop facilities.
The groups are also integrating cultural initiatives into their plans. These include training books, exhibitions on the history of farmers, aromatic gardens, fruit tree planting, and mycology training courses, demonstrating how economic development can be combined with cultural heritage and environmental stewardship.
In Brazil, the Ma’at initiative began with training activities supported by revolving funds dedicated to practical community needs. Early investments focused on cookstoves, clothing materials, pigs, and chickens, helping families strengthen food security and household income.
Due to a large number of international events, the training process had to be temporarily paused. However, preparations are underway for the next phase of the program.
Brazil is expected to resume training activities soon, with plans to establish new groups and continue expanding the Ma’at network across local communities.
