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Claire Henkel, 27, is an entrepreneur, outdoor educator and permaculture professional. 

 

At the age of 23 she founded the Garden of Hope, a community permaculture garden in Jocotenango that providing children and youth with a space to connect with nature, foster joy, and develop life skills. 

 

The Garden of Hope is a social enterprise that provides equal access to safe green spaces, organic produce and alternative education opportunities to it's surrounding community. Claire is passionate about environmental justice, women's rights and alternative education.