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Red Nacional de Jvenes Viviendo Con VIH/SIDA Young Dominicans diagnosed with HIV/AIDS face barriers to services that would improve their quality of life. Red Nacional de Jvenes Viviendo Con VIH/SIDA (REDNAJCER) analyzes organizes and reports on these challenges to ensure that this excluded population receives the specialized health services they need. At the IAF we support community-led solutions to strengthen governance and public health in the Dominican Republic. REDNAJCER's activities ensure healthy families and strengthen the social fabric of communities.
Access to Electricity in Rural Communities in the Dominican Republic Through the Installation of Four Micro Hydroelectric Systems Guakia Ambiente will work with the communities of Mata de Caf, Arroyo Fro, El Higuito, and Chinguelo in rural Dominican Republic to construct, maintain, and use community-run micro hydroelectric systems that generate energy using natural water flow. Community members will gain access to a clean and reliable source of electricity, opening new opportunities in education, health care, and income generation. The work will benefit 400 people directly and 2,400 indirectly, and strengthen four community associations.
Environment Grant Over three years GUAKIA AMBIENTE will work with the communities of Mata de Caf, Arroyo Fro, El Higuito, and Chinguelo in rural Dominican Republic to construct, maintain, and use community-run micro hydroelectric systems that generate energy using natural water flow. Community members will gain access to a clean and reliable source of electricity, opening new opportunities in education, health care, and income generation. The work will benefit 400 people directly and 2,400 indirectly, and strengthen four community associations.
Integrated Project Management Based on Sustainable Development and Use of Natural Resources Smallholder cacao farmers in isolated Vuelta Larga, Dominican Republic, struggle with low productivity and marginal profits. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to enhance food security and expand economic opportunities through sustainable agriculture. Our grantee partner, La Asociacin de Cacaocultores Los Innovadores de Vuelta Larga (ASOCAIVUL), is training cacao farmers in agroforestry and organic production, establishing a nursery to grow seedlings for its members, and working with farmers to increase production by adopting more resilient crops.
Cooperative Agreement for a Social Investment Fund for the Dominican Republic in Partnership with the American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic The American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Repubulic(AmCham-DR), US$150,000 to establish a small grants fund to finance approximately 25 education, health, social development and environmental protection projects over three years. The projects will benefit approximately 2,000 people from poor communities throughout the Dominican Republic.
Integral management of the territory in the community of Vuelta Larga, based on the sustainable use of natural resources and the incentive of training and micro-entrepreneurship. Smallholder cacao farmers in isolated Vuelta Larga Dominican Republic struggle with low productivity and marginal profits. At the IAF we support community-led solutions to enhance food security and expand economic opportunities through sustainable agriculture. Our grantee partner La Asociacin de Cacaocultores Los Innovadores de Vuelta Larga (ASOCAIVUL) is training cacao farmers in agroforestry and organic production establishing a nursery to grow seedlings for its members and working with farmers to increase production by adopting more resilient crops."
Cooperativa de Ahorro, Crdito y Servicios Mltiples Amor y Paz (COOPSERMORPAZ) Cooperativa de Ahorro, Crdito y Servicios Mltiples Amor y Paz (COOPSERMORPAZ) will help its plantain farmers improve yields by planting the hybrid FIAH 20 variety resistant to the sigatoka negra blight prevalent in the area and will offer them training in better agricultural practices, access to a working capital fund and the opportunity to obtain better prices by pooling their harvests to market in volume. The activities, which complement the distribution of the hybrid seeds by the Dominican Ministry of Agriculture, will directly benefit 75 members of the cooperative and their families and will reach another 1,500 residents of Los Toros, Azua.
Preventing the commercial sexual exploitation of children and adolescents among the over-age school population in the municipality of Puert MAIS will provide supplemental academic classes and skills training to children and adolescents who are most at risk of dropping out of school. The students' parents and teachers, members of community- based organizations and churches, and other residents of Puerto Plata will receive complementary training to raise their awareness of children's rights and improve their economic conditions.
Promotion of Recycling for the Socioeconomi c Development of Solid Waste Pickers in Darn Barrio, Santo Domingo Promotion of Recycling for the Socioeconomi c Development of Solid Waste Pickers in Darn Barrio, Santo Domingo
Environment Grant GUAKIA AMBIENTE will work with the communities of Mata de Caf, Arroyo Fro, El Higuito, and Chinguelo in rural Dominican Republic to construct, maintain, and use community-run micro hydroelectric systems that generate energy using natural water flow. Community members will gain access to a clean and reliable source of electricity, opening new opportunities in education, health care, and income generation. The work will benefit 400 people directly and 2,400 indirectly, and strengthen four community associations.
Strengthening networks to prevent and address family, gender-based, and sexual violence Ncleo de Apoyo a la Mujer (NAM) will expand services offered to victims of family, gender and sexual violence, and strengthen institutional networks dedicated to preventing such violence in Santiago and Moca. The project is expected to benefit 1,385 victims, members of grassroots and nongovernmental organizations, and local public-sector employees...
Access to Electricity in Rural Communities in the Dominican Republic Through the Installation of Four Micro Hydroelectric Systems Residents in the La Vega Duarte and San Jos de Ocoa provinces have limited access to clean water and reliable electricity. Guakia Ambiente works with rural communities to construct maintain and operate community-run micro hydroelectric systems that generate energy using the natural flow of water and supports opportunities for Dominicans in education healthcare and income generation. At the IAF we support community-led solutions to expand economic opportunity in the Dominican Republic. Guakia Ambiente's activities bolster efforts to counteract environmental degradation and protect the natural resources that communities depend on.
Production and sale of healthful foods at a fair price and institutional Strengthening in the province of Azua. Visin Social will develop the managerial skills of eight grassroots organizations in the southern province of Azua and work with three of them to market locally-grown and -processed food products and improve their knowledge of nutrition and related subjects. Some 650 families in the communities of Los Tramojos, la Bombita y Las Lomas will benefit directly and an additional 3,250 residents of Azua will benefit indirectly.
Educational Plan and Prevention of Social Exclusion of children and adolescents from high-risk communities in Santiago de los Caballeros Haitian migrants and Haitian Dominicans are among the most vulnerable populations in the Dominican Republic. To address this challenge, Accin Callejera Fundacin Educativa (Accin Callejera)provides supplemental academic classes and skills training for children and adolescents from poor neighborhoods in Santiago, Dominican Republic, most at risk of dropping out of school, or who may not be attending school through community-based salas de tarea (academic support classes), including Haitian-born or Haitian Dominican street children and adolescents,. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to enhance peace and security in the Dominican Republic. Accin Callejeras activities assist communities efforts to propel their own development and advocate for their rights.
Agriculture/Food Production Grant Instituto para la Autogestin y el Desarrollo de Base (INADEB) will work with 150 members of the Asociacin de Agricultores San Jos, a federation of coffee farmers from Palo Alto, Santiago, to improve their production, processing, storage and domestic sales of organic coffee. Farmers are expected to earn more income while increasing forest cover and preserving biodiversity.
Coffee, Economy and Conservation Instituto para la Autogestin y el Desarrollo de Base (INADEB) will work with 150 members of the Asociacin de Agricultores San Jos a federation of coffee farmers from Palo Alto Santiago to improve their production processing storage and domestic sales of organic coffee. Farmers are expected to earn more income while increasing forest cover and preserving biodiversity...
Integral management of the territory in the community of Vuelta Larga, based on the sustainable use of natural resources and the incentive of training and micro-entrepreneurship. Smallholder cacao farmers in isolated Vuelta Larga, Dominican Republic, struggle with low productivity and marginal profits. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to enhance food security and expand economic opportunities through sustainable agriculture. Our grantee partner, La Asociacin de Cacaocultores Los Innovadores de Vuelta Larga (ASOCAIVUL), is training cacao farmers in agroforestry and organic production, establishing a nursery to grow seedlings for its members, and working with farmers to increase production by adopting more resilient crops.
Educational Plan and Prevention of Social Exclusion of children and adolescents from high-risk communities in Santiago de los Caballeros Haitian migrants and Haitian Dominicans are among the most vulnerable populations in the Dominican Republic. To address this challenge Accin Callejera Fundacin Educativa (Accin Callejera) provides supplemental academic classes and skills training for children and adolescents from poor neighborhoods in Santiago Dominican Republic who are most at risk of dropping out of school or who may not be attending school through community-based salas de tarea (academic support classes) including Haitian-born or Haitian Dominican street children and adolescents. At the IAF we support community-led solutions to enhance peace and security in the Dominican Republic. Accin Callejera's activities assist communities' efforts to propel their own development and advocate for their rights.
Access to Electricity in Rural Communities in the Dominican Republic Through the Installation of Four Micro Hydroelectric Systems GUAKIA AMBIENTE will work with the communities of Mata de Caf, Arroyo Fro, El Higuito, and Chinguelo in rural Dominican Republic to construct, maintain, and use community-run micro hydroelectric systems that generate energy using natural water flow. Community members will gain access to a clean and reliable source of electricity, opening new opportunities in education, health care, and income generation. The work will benefit 400 people directly and 2,400 indirectly, and strengthen four community associations.
Coffee, Economy and Conservation Instituto para la Autogestin y el Desarrollo de Base (INADEB). INADEB will work with 150 members of the Asociacin de Agricultores San Jos, a federation of coffee farmers from Palo Alto, Santiago, to improve their production, processing, storage and domestic sales of organic coffee. Farmers are expected to earn more income while increasing forest cover and preserving biodiversity.
Red Nacional de Jvenes Viviendo Con VIH/SIDA Red Nacional de Jvenes Viviendo Con VIH/SIDA (REDNAJCER) will strengthen and grow its organization, renew leadership and, in collaboration with other civil society organizations, monitor and evaluate the quality of health services provided to people with HIV and AIDS via users of the National HIV/AIDS Comprehensive Care Program. REDNAJCER will analyze the information collected on quality of care and compliance with health protocols for persons with HIV/AIDS to develop and document reports; to influence and advocate for improving health services; and to promote accountability within the Dominican healthcare system. It will establish a micro-enterprise, which will allow people living with HIV to earn additional income. About 22,400 people living with HIV or AIDS benefit directly, with an additional 67,200 of their family members indirectly .
Red Nacional de Jvenes Viviendo Con VIH/SIDA Red Nacional de Jvenes Viviendo Con VIH/SIDA (REDNAJCER) will incorporate more young Dominicans with HIV/AIDS into its network; expand into new regions; evaluate services available to those diagnosed; analyze organize and report the data collected on medical care including compliance with recommended protocols; and advocate for improvements and more accountability in the system. The project will directly involve 330 Dominicans; better services should reach 32000 others diagnosed with HIV or AIDS...
Coffee, Economy and Conservation Instituto para la Autogestin y el Desarrollo de Base (INADEB), $348,365 over three years INADEB will work with 150 members of the Asociacin de Agricultores San Jos, a federation of coffee farmers from Palo Alto, Santiago, to improve their production, processing, storage and domestic sales of organic coffee. Farmers are expected to earn more income while increasing forest cover and preserving biodiversity. 1
Preventing the commercial sexual exploitation of children and adolescents among the over-age MAIS will provide supplemental academic classes and skills training to children and adolescents who are most at risk of dropping out of school. The students' parents and teachers, members of community-
Strengthening networks to prevent and address family, gender-based, and sexual violence Ncleo de Apoyo a la Mujer (NAM) will expand services offered to victims of family, gender and sexual violence, and strengthen institutional networks dedicated to preventing such violence in Santiago and Moca. The project is expected to benefit 1,385 victims, members of grassroots and nongovernmental organizations, and local public-sector employees.
Red Nacional de Jvenes Viviendo Con VIH/SIDA Red Nacional de Jvenes Viviendo Con VIH/SIDA (REDNAJCER) will incorporate more young Dominicans with HIV/AIDS into its network; expand into new regions; evaluate services available to those diagnosed; analyze, organize and report the data collected on medical care, including compliance with recommended protocols; and advocate for improvements and more accountability in the system. The project will directly involve 330 Dominicans; better services should reach 32,000 others diagnosed with HIV or AIDS. This amendment provides REDNAJCER an additional $140,532 and 12 months to strengthen their microenterprise that produces and sells cleaning products. The revenue generated supports REDNAJCERs sustainability and public oversight of health services for people with HIV/AIDS. As part of this amendment, REDNAJCER is mobilizing an additional $71,292 in counterpart resources to the grant agreement.
Community-based management of La Caleta Marine Protected Area (MPA) RCDR will partner with Cooperativa de Pesca y Prestadores de Servicios Tursticos de La Caleta (COOPRESCA) and the Dominican Secretara de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (SEMARENA) on a program of community- based marine resource management and ecotourism directed at restoring the health of the reef in the La Caleta Marine Protected Area and improving the livelihood of 60 fishers and other residents of the adjacent town of La Caleta, located 20 kilometers east of Santo Domingo.
Establishing Agroforestry Systems to Produce Organic Coffee in the Municipality of Ro Limpio In Ro Limpio in the Elas Pia region of the Dominican Republic, coffee rust decimated farmers fields. Cooperativa de Productores Orgnicos Valle de Ro Limpio (COOPROVALLE) helps its members improve certified organic coffee production by renovating fields with rust resistant plants and by utilizing agroforestry techniques in order to generate income, improve livelihoods and protect the environment. At the IAF we support community-led solutions to expand economic opportunity in the Dominican Republic. COOPROVALLEs activities increase small business growth, local entrepreneurship and market development to ensure meaningful opportunities for communities to thrive.
Educational and prevention plan of social exclusion and socio-community action among children and youth in 19 high risk communities of Santiago de los Caballeros Accin Callejera Fundacin Educativa (Accin Callejera), $250,310 over three years Accin Callejera will offer classes to 2,700 children in poor neighborhoods in Santiago, teaching or reinforcing academic skills. It will involve parents, educators, and community leaders in protecting children's rights by training them to recognize when children are at risk and organizing them into groups responsible for monitoring conditions in their communities, intervening on behalf of vulnerable children, and working toward public policies benefitting children and adolescents. (DR-343)
Production and sale of healthful foods at a fair price and institutional strengthening in the province of Azua. Visin Social will develop the managerial skills of eight grassroots organizations in the southern province of Azua and work with three of them to market locally-grown and -processed food products and improve their knowledge of nutrition and related subjects. Some 650 families in the communities of Los Tramojos la Bombita y Las Lomas will benefit directly and an additional 3250 residents of Azua will benefit indirectly...
Production and sale of avocados and citrus in six communities of the Cuenca Sur del Ro Artibonito FUCAS will work with members of two farmer associations and an agricultural cooperative in Elias Pia, near the Haitian border, to increase their harvest of avocados and limes, pool production to sell in volume, develop their management and marketing skills, and protect the upper Artibonite watershed through organic farming and the application of agroforestry techniques. At least 160 families are expected to improve their income.
Strengthening networks to prevent and address family, gender-based, and sexual violence Ncleo de Apoyo a la Mujer (NAM) will expand services offered to victims of family gender and sexual violence and strengthen institutional networks dedicated to preventing such violence in Santiago and Moca. The project is expected to benefit 1385 victims members of grassroots and nongovernmental organizations and local public-sector employees...
Improving the quality of life through the implementation of agro-ecology production, facilitating food security and strengthening the Gestin Comunitaria Binacional en la zona fronteriza de la Republica de Hait y Repblica Dominicana (Tilori - G Junta de Asociaciones Campesinas Rafael Fernndez Domnguez Inc. (JACARAFE) will work with five member associations from the communities of Velot Haiti and Jengibre Rincn and Horqueta Dominican Republic to improve land use and preservation through the application of agro-forestry systems on the northern border. 100 families (50 from Haiti and 50 from the Dominican Republic) will participate directly in project activities. Approximately 277 additional families will benefit indirectly from project activities.
Cooperativa de Ahorro, Crdito y Servicios Mltiples Amor y Paz (COOPSERMORP AZ) Cooperativa de Ahorro, Crdito y Servicios Mltiples Amor y Paz (COOPSERMORPAZ) will help its plantain farmers improve yields by planting the hybrid FIAH 20 variety resistant to the sigatoka negra blight prevalent in the area and will offer them training in better agricultural practices, access to a working capital fund and the opportunity to obtain better prices by pooling their harvests to market in volume. The activities, which complement the distribution of the hybrid seeds by the Dominican Ministry of Agriculture, will directly benefit 75 members of the cooperative and their families and will reach another 1,500 residents of Los Toros, Azua.
Education/Training Grant Accin Callejera Fundacin Educativa (Accin Callejera) will offer classes to 2,700 children in poor neighborhoods in Santiago, teaching or reinforcing academic skills. It will involve parents, educators, and community leaders in protecting children's rights by training them to recognize when children are at risk and organizing them into groups responsible for monitoring conditions in their communities, intervening on behalf of vulnerable children, and working toward public policies benefitting children and adolescents..
Improving the quality of life through the implementation of agro-ecology production, facilitating food security and Strengthening the Gestin Comunitaria Binacional en la zona fronteriza de la Republica de Hait y Repblica Dominicana Junta de Asociaciones Campesinas Rafael Fernndez Domnguez, Inc. (JACARAFE) will work with five member associations from the communities of Velot, Haiti and Jengibre, Rincn and Horqueta, Dominican Republic, to improve land use and preservation through the application of agro-forestry systems on the northern border. 100 families (50 from Haiti and 50 from the Dominican Republic) will participate directly in project activities. Approximately 277 additional families will benefit indirectly from project activities.
Adding value to coffee through a dry mill and improving quality to increase market access Cooperativa de Servicios Mltiples San Rafael, Inc. (Cooperativa San Rafael), $316,505 over three years Cooperativa San Rafael, a farmer cooperative in Peralta, Azua, plans to work with farmers to improve the quality of their processed coffee so that they can access niche markets. It will install a centralized dry mill; train farmers to apply organic practices and sort and classify beans; and provide materials and financing to improve plantations; open a cooperative store selling basic goods; and start a seed bank. Approximately 250 farmers will directly benefit, and another 1250 residents of Peralta will benefit indirectly.
Improving the quality of life through the implementation of agro-ecology production, facilitating food security and strengthening the Gestin Comunitaria Binacional en la zona fronteriza de la Republica de Hait y Repblica Dominicana (Tilori - G Communities on the northern border between Haiti and the Dominican Republic face challenges in food supply deforestation and erosion of natural resources. Junta de Asociaciones Campesinas Rafael Fernndez Domnguez Inc. (JACARAFE) provides technical assistance to families and local grassroots organizations to develop skills in agroforestry and conservation practices and to improve agricultural production food security and nutrition. At the IAF we support community-led solutions to expand economic opportunity in the Dominican Republic. JACARAFE's activities promote smallholder agriculture and food production to enhance food security and ensure meaningful opportunities for communities to thrive.
Red Nacional de Jvenes Viviendo Con VIH/SIDA Red Nacional de Jvenes Viviendo Con VIH/SIDA (REDNAJCER) will incorporate more young Dominicans with HIV/AIDS into its network; expand into new regions; evaluate services available to those diagnosed; analyze, organize and report the data collected on medical care, including compliance with recommended protocols; and advocate for improvements and more accountability in the system. The project will directly involve 330 Dominicans; better services should reach 32,000 others diagnosed with HIV or AIDS...