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STRENGTHENING OF THE HOUSE OF RIGHTS PE: A formative and solidarity action with focus on the social inclusion of 204 internalized Venezuelans in Pernambuco Displaced Venezuelans in northeastern Brazil often struggle to find employment and earn a living in their new country due tohigh unemployment rates in Brazil and a lack of Portuguese language skills. At the IAF, we support community-led approaches to increasing social and economic inclusion of vulnerable populations. Our grantee partner, Caritas Brasileira Regional Nordeste (CBNE), is developing a training program for Venezuelan migrants in the state of Pernambuco that will equip them for local employment and entrepreneurship opportunities. CBNE also hosts events that promote cultural understanding between displaced Venezuelans and the communities in which they reside. This grant is part of the IAF's commitment to support displaced Venezuelans and communities impacted by the Venezuelan humanitarian crisis.
Women and Children in School- Income generation opportunities, including the World Cup 2014 Instituto Proeza will build a community center as a permanent site for the vocational training that it offers to victims of domestic violence and will expand the scope of its courses. An additional 150 women and 50 children will benefit directly and another 1,500 indirectly.
Women working for their Right to the City Women and youth in the periphery neighborhoods of Recife, Brazil, face the harsh legacy of decades of public underinvestment in education, health, sanitation, and effective security. Not surprisingly, they often do not have the basic resources with which to live up to their potential as individuals and citizens. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to expand economic opportunity and democratic governance through vocational training and civic engagement. Our grantee partner, Casa da Mulher do Nordeste (CMN), supports a multifaceted program to empower women and young people in the Passarinho community of Recife. The program provides training and income generation opportunities as well as increases participants' ability to engage with local officials and increase public transparency in order to improve socioeconomic conditions.
STRENGTHENING OF THE HOUSE OF RIGHTS PE: A formative and solidarity action with focus on the social inclusion of 204 internalized Venezuelans in Pernambuco Displaced Venezuelans in northeastern Brazil often struggle to find employment and earn a living in their new country due tohigh unemployment rates in Brazil and a lack of Portuguese language skills. At the IAF we support community-led approaches to increasing social and economic inclusion of vulnerable populations. Our grantee partner Caritas Brasileira Regional Nordeste (CBNE) is developing a training program for Venezuelan migrants in the state of Pernambuco that will equip them for local employment and entrepreneurship opportunities. CBNE also hosts events that promote cultural understanding between displaced Venezuelans and the communities in which they reside.This grant is part of the IAF's commitment to support displaced Venezuelans and communities impacted by the Venezuelan humanitarian crisis.
Rescuing Generations Foco de Luz will expand its program of training and internships with businesses, its cultural and sports activities, and its handicraft workshops to reach 1,000 young Brazilians at risk and 3,500 adults.
Community-led historical heritage preservation in Sao Luis do Maranhao Tourism in the historic colonial district of So Lus, Brazil, is a potential source of economic benefit to residents that could expand jobs in the region and improve livelihoods. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to expand economic opportunities in Brazil. Our grantee Instituto de Estudos Sociais e Terapias Integrativas (IESTI) works with local residents, museums, business owners, and tourism operators in the historic district of So Lus do Maranho, a UNESCO World Heritage site. IESTI involves individuals and institutions in mapping local opportunities, training service providers, and fostering a network around culture and community-based tourism.
Phytotherapy , Integrative and Complementar y Practices to Promote Health Centro de Educao Popular (CENEP), $195,595 over two years CENEP will promote the use of medicinal plants indigenous to the Curimata territory in the Brazilian Northeast and work with communities to expand on practices that apply them effectively to health care and conservation. The project is expected to benefit 350 Brazilians directly and another 2,500 residents of 10 municipalities in the state of Paraba.
Support for restructuring and consolidation of new local supply dynamics and strengthening food security and local economies of the northwest region of the State of Rio Grande do Sul Centro de Tecnologias Alternativas Populares (CETAP) will promote the expansion of agro-ecological farming systems with family farmers and improve the distribution and marketing of organic products in the northwest region of Rio Grande do Sul. CETAP will facilitate the connection between these family farmers and low-income urban groups interested in processing the organic produce into value-added products for local markets. These activities will generate employment and income for family farmers and low-income urban groups. ..
PROGATI - Whole Environment Program - Indigenous Area from head to toe Associao de Cooperao Tcnica para o Desenvolvimento Humano - Outro Olhar (OUTRO OLHAR). Outro Olhar will work with the Popygu Solidarity Network, composed of representatives of indigenous Guarani communities in the states of Santa Catarina and Paran, to develop microenterprises, improve infrastructure, record oral history, preserve the environment and reduce dependency on government assistance. Some 300 individuals will benefit directly.
Sports education in the Semi-Arid Region Instituto Fazer Acontecer (IFA) uses sports to spur community development. It will organize training for sports educators, educational sports activities for young Brazilians in the metropolitan area of Salvador, Bahia and forums on sports in education and the social impact of the World Cup and Olympics. The activities will benefit 3,590 people from Bahia directly and approximately 12,000 indirectly.
ProtagonizAqui - Learning to be an entrepreneur Displaced Venezuelans in Brazil often struggle to earn a living in their new country. At the IAF, we support community-led approaches to increasing social and economic inclusion of vulnerable populations. Our grantee Associao Aventura de Construir (AdC) is developing a training program for Venezuelan migrants in the state of Sao Paulo that will equip them for local employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in the food service sector. AdC will offer migrants training in financial education, gastronomy, and business management, as well as providing labor market information and support in promoting traditional Venezuelan cuisine.This project is part of the IAF's commitment to support displaced Venezuelans and communities impacted by the Venezuelan humanitarian crisis.
Ecologic sanitation and solidarity tourism Associao para Desenvolvimento Local Co- produzido in Brazil. ADELCO will work with Pitaguary and Trememb associations to reduce dependence on government assistance by developing cultural tourism as a source of revenue and to improve sanitation, water infrastructure, health and household income in these indigenous communities in Cear. This project will benefit 1,000 Pitaguary and Trememb Brazilians directly and another 7,700 indirectly.
Social Participation and Monitoring of Public Policies in the metropolitan region of Rio de Janeiro Local organizations in urban Rio de Janeiro have limited ability to weigh in on public policy decisions and access to funding to carry out their proposals to propel development in their communities. The IAF promotes grassroots development by increasing marginalized communities' access to financial and technical support. Our grantee Casa Fluminense will award approximately 130 small grants to local organizations to fund local community priorities, including those which generate economic growth and increase public safety. Through its grantmaking program, Casa Fluminense will allow participants to have a greater voice in municipal policies and budget administration that impact marginalized populations in Rio.
Organizational development, extension of the field of action and sustainability of the RFJS Sustainable development requires community buy-in and resources that can maintain efforts beyond those of international donors, yet many aid programs overlook community assets. At the IAF, we strengthen the ability of local philanthropic organizations to do effective programming and unlock additional public and private resources for long-term development. Our grantee partner, Rede de Fundos para Justia Social (RFJS), is a network of community foundations committed to investing in social and economic development and to strengthening community philanthropy in Brazil. Through workshops, capacity building, and peer-to-peer exchanges, RFJS strengthens participating communities foundations that in turn support and sustain the development efforts of Brazilian civil society organizations.
Mulheres na luta pelo Direito Cidade Women and youth in the periphery neighborhoods of Recife, Brazil, face the harsh legacy of decades of public underinvestment in education, health, sanitation, and effective security. Not surprisingly, they often do not have the basic resources with which to live up to their potential as individuals and citizens. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to expand economic opportunity and democratic governance through vocational training and civic engagement. Our grantee partner, Casa da Mulher do Nordeste (CMN), supports a multifaceted program to empower women and young people in the Passarinho community of Recife. The program provides training and income generation opportunities as well as increases participants ability to engage with local officials and increase public transparency in order to improve socioeconomic conditions.
Agriculture/Food Production Grant Associao dos Remanescentes do Quilombo de Pombal (ARQP) will work with 160 Afro-Brazilian farmers resettled through Brazil's program of land reform in So Tiago in the municipality of Santa Rita do Novo Destino, state of Gois, to develop the association's fund for equipment to improve production, and to launch a cooperative that buys the community's produce to sell in volume.
Cultural traditions and income generation in the Quilombo Morro Seco Associao Quilombola So Miguel Arcanjo do Bairro Morro Seco (AQSMA), $45,315 over 18 months AQSMA will work with residents of a quilombo in the state of Sao Paulo to preserve traditional agro-ecological practices, create a seed bank, develop the connection between young people and the land, help families use cultural events to generate income and improve its own ability to manage future grants. The project should benefit 50 residents of Morro Seco directly and 90 indirectly. 18
Fortalecimento das prticas do Coletivo de Agricultores e Agricultoras Familiares Indgenas Xakriab The Potigara Indigenous People of the coast of the Brazilian state of Paraba face constant challenges to their environment and traditional livelihoods. IAF grantee Associao Paraibana dos Produtores de Mel da Baa da Traio (PARABA-MEL) is recovering and disseminating native beekeeping practices among the Potiguara communities of the Potiguara Indigenous Land in Baia da Traio. The project will strengthen the Potiguara's capacity to better protect endangered native bee species, help restore the Atlantic Rainforest through reforestation, and generate income for the Potiguara. The IAF supports community-led solutions by Indigenous groups in managing natural resources sustainably.This small grant is part of a cohort of Indigenous organizations based across Brazil that aim to support their communities and promote spaces for exchange and learning among different ethnicities facing complex challenges.
Knowledge in Practice: sharing agroecological knowledge throughout Latin America Smallholder farmers in Latin America can benefit from adopting an approach to food production that considers the environmental, social, and economic impacts on communities and contributes to food security. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to expand economic opportunity in Brazil. Our Cooperator Centro de Estudos e Promoo da Agricultura de Grupo (CEPAGRO) works with grantee partners throughout Latin America to develop a collaborative network of farmers and a learning platform to share training opportunities and best practices in sustainable agriculture. CEPAGRO is also supporting the organic production and waste management activities of smallholder farmers, indigenous, Afro-Brazilian communities, and Venezuelan migrants in Santa Catarina, Brazil; and promoting recovery and resilience to COVID-19 in urban and rural areas.
A DAY IN THE VILLAGE: Environmental and sociocultural awareness of the residents of the Uru Eu Wau Wau Indigenous Land The majority of Brazilians are unaware of the social and environmental contributions of indigenous groups. For example, communities around the Amondawa are unaware of their work to protect a very large territory that is a source for many local rivers and is home to four other isolated Indigenous tribes. This grant will support the Associao do Povo Indgena Amondawa (APIA) to raise awareness among new generations of non-Indigenous young people about the environmental knowledge and impact of Indigenous peoples with the objective of reducing deeply-rooted prejudices about Indigenous cultures. The IAF supports community-led solutions by Indigenous groups in managing natural resources sustainably.This small grant is part of a cohort of Indigenous organizations based across Brazil that aim to support their communities and promote spaces for exchange and learning among different ethnicities facing complex challenges.
Strengthening family beekeeping in the backlands of Alagoas Centro de Capacitao Zumbi dos Palmares (CCZP) will help beekeepers resettled in the semiarid region of Alagoas pursuant to Brazil's program of land reform transform subsistence honey production into a viable source of income by developing a processing facility and marketing strategies. The project will benefit 120 rural families directly and another 1,500 area residents indirectly.
Cultural Expression Grant Associao de Cooperao Tcnica para o Desenvolvimento Humano - Outro Olhar (OUTRO OLHAR). Outro Olhar will work with the Popygu Solidarity Network, composed of representatives of indigenous Guarani communities in the states of Santa Catarina and Paran, to develop microenterprises, improve infrastructure, record oral history, preserve the environment and reduce dependency on government assistance. Some 300 individuals will benefit directly.
Grassroots Participatory Social and Environmental Development CASA, $91,700 over one year CASA along with the cooperation of the IAF will finance and provide technical support to Brazilian grassroots organizations and NGOs involved in social development and environmental conservation. CASA will award approximately 461 subgrants of up to $5,000 each. Of these grants, approximately 41 will be funded by the IAF and around 420 with financing from other partners. CASA will focus on building a broad-based and responsive infrastructure to support grassroots participation in social and environmental development processes.
Strengthening productive capacity of land reform settlements in Rio Grande do Norte Comisso Pastoral da Terra do Rio Grande do Norte (CPT-RN) will work with community associations to introduce low-cost infrastructure for farming with limited water resources in 10 settlements formed pursuant to Brazils program of land reform in western Rio Grande do Norte. The infrastructure will benefit 500 farmers and 2,515 members of their families.
Sustainable Practices for Family Farming ASSESOAR will work in eight municipalities in southeastern Paran to train 2,000 farmers and public officials in the development and application of (1) "agricultural forests" (agroflorestais), which combine agricultural production and forest management for economic and environmental benefit; (2) low-cost, low- maintenance silos; and (3) cisterns that catch and store rainwater. Through workshops, exchanges and brochures, an additional 25,000 Brazilians will become familiar with the new techniques. (BR-860)
Social participation and monitoring of public policies in the metropolitan region of Rio de Janeiro Local organizations in urban Rio de Janeiro have limited ability to weigh in on public policy decisions and access to funding to carry out their proposals to propel development in their communities. The IAF promotes grassroots development by increasing marginalized communities access to financial and technical support. Our grantee Casa Fluminense will award approximately 130 small grants to local organizations to fund local community priorities, including those which generate economic growth and increase public safety. Through its grantmaking program, Casa Fluminense will allow participants to have a greater voice in municipal policies and budget administration that impact marginalized populations in Rio.
Flavors and knowledge of the Bico do Papagaio Alternativas para Pequena Agricultura no Tocantins (APA-TO) will develop and apply new technologies that help communities and ecosystems in the north of Tocantins state adapt to the effects of climate change. It will also work to generate income from nontimber forest products and diversify the food supply. This project should benefit 500 farmers directly and 5,000 other Brazilians indirectly.
Women of Vision Persons with disabilities in Brazil have numerous rights on the books, but less so in practice. This discrepancy is especially true in poorer states like Piau, where 70 percent of public and private companies do not offer websites or broadcasted content adapted to people who are blind or visually impaired. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to promote inclusion and expand economic opportunity. Our grantee partner, Instituto Comradio do Brasil (COMRADIO), empowers blind and visually impaired women in Piau through vocational training, preparing them to access a variety of income-generating opportunities, including consultancy work for companies and institutions adapting their products to improve accessibility for this population.
Enterprise Development Grant Centro de Tecnologias Alternativas Populares (CETAP) over three years Parallel to the U.N. Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20),CASA will organize a workshop for 40 representatives of grassroots organizations to debate issues raised at the conference, share experiences and use social media to create an on-line community that continues the exchanges beyond the conference.
Preservation of Quilombola Identity Associao Quilombola do Povoado Patioba (AQUIPP) will provide training to young people on cultural identity and Afro-Brazilian heritage. Project activities will include a series of workshops that strengthen Afro-Brazilian cultural heritage and the setup of a computer lab with internet access for digital inclusion and improvement of professional skills of young people as they enter the job market. This project will benefit 200 Quilombola youths directly and 1,000 indirectly.
Reconnecting the relations between farmers and consumers through participatory agricultural certification Smallholder farmers in Brazil are challenged by the need to feed their families and earn an income while conserving natural resources. Associao Movimento Mecenas da Vida (MMV) works with small farmers to organize a participatory organic agricultural certification, establish new markets, and conserve natural resources. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to expand economic opportunity in Brazil. MMVs activities support smallholder agriculture and food production to enhance food security and ensure meaningful opportunities for communities to thrive.
Agroforestry School: Planting knowledge, cultivating solidarity, and sharing experiences Associao dos Agricultores Agroflorestais de Barra do Turvo e Adrianpolis (COOPERAFLORESTA) will expand its agroforestry school and offer its members training and the opportunity to share experiences with technicians, researchers and other interested farmers. Its new processing plant will begin to sell fruit pulp, ice cream and dried fruit. The project is expected to benefit at least 2,000 Brazilians directly and another 11,000 indirectly.
A Partnership to Pilot an Indicator Framework for Sustainable Agriculture in Latin America Farmers are often absent from discussions about how policies and programs impact sustainable agricultural production. At the IAF, we are investing in a regional effort, in conjunction with the University of British Columbia that will give voice to farmers and directly support them in collecting, analyzing, and presenting data that they can incorporate into their operations to manage their farms more efficiently. Centro de Tecnologias Alternativas Populares (CETAP) works with smallholder farmers in Southeast Brazil, promoting sustainable agricultural practices and connecting producers directly to consumers to improve farmers quality of life and consumers food security. It provides training and technical assistance programs to help family farms work more efficiently and sustainably in the local environment. It also educates consumers about healthy eating and responsible consumption. The results of this regional project will inform agricultural support organizations, government extension experts, farmer groups, and policy-makers with context-specific data about how to encourage the transition to sustainable agricultural practices to improve food security, enhance farmer livelihoods, and minimize environmental degradation. This is part of the IAFs strategic initiative for sustainable agriculture.
Points of Light: strengthening the entrepreneurial community initiatives A Casa Verde Cultura e Meio Ambiente (Casa Verde) will work with indigenous, quilombola communities, and small farmers resettled by Brazil's program of land reform, to improve their productive capacities, reinforce their traditional practices, and conserve biodiversity in the states of Gois, Mato Grosso, and Mato Grosso do Sul. This project will directly benefit 1,000 families and indirectly another 3,500 families.
Sowing Sustainability: historical and cultural rescue of traditional seeds in the Jaguaribe Valley - CE Access to native seeds is essential to the sustainability of smallholder farming and the livelihoods of rural families in the semiarid region of Brazil. Associao Escola Famlia Agrcola Jaguaribana (AEFAJA) works with smallholder farmers along the Jaguaribe River valley, in the state of Cear, Brazil, to strengthen food security and resilience to drought by rescuing seeds native to the region, constructing community seed banks, and creating a seed exchange network. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to expand economic opportunity in Brazil. AEFAJA's activities promote smallholder agriculture and ensure meaningful opportunities for communities to thrive.