In the country of Spain, more than one-third of children ages 6–9 are overweight or obese ¹, while an overwhelming 76.2% do not consume vegetables on a daily basis ². This national child nutrition crisis is compounded by severe environmental pressures, as over 72% of the country's cropland suffers from unsustainable soil erosion and worsening drought conditions ³. Without sustainable agricultural practices and early nutrition interventions, future generations face mounting health risks alongside a rapidly degrading food supply.
In the coastal region of Alicante, structural economic pressures and water scarcity make access to fresh, local produce especially challenging for low-income families ⁴. Local elementary students often grow up disconnected from natural ecosystems, lacking hands-on opportunities to learn where their food comes from or why nutrient-dense eating matters. Meanwhile, community-based organic farms in the area struggle with limited labor to maintain sustainable fields and run interactive agricultural workshops for nearby schools.
To directly tackle these nutritional and environmental challenges, HXP Builders will be helping with planting, harvesting, and maintaining organic farmland to expand local sustainable crop production. Alongside field work, Builders will lead engaging nutrition and agricultural workshops for local elementary students, teaching them the value of healthy eating and sustainable farming practices. By building out active farmland and delivering hands-on education, Builders will empower young students to build lifelong healthy habits and protect their local environment.
Sources
¹ OECD – Health at a Glance: Europe & Childhood Obesity Metrics
² WHO – European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI) Report
³ European Commission – Soil Erosion & Agricultural Land Degradation Assessment
⁴ UNDP – Spain Country Profile: Climate Vulnerability & Social Exclusion Data