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Strengthening agroecological production for family farmers in the Department of San Pedro Many women smallholder farmers in San Pedro, one of the poorest departments in Paraguay, face the challenge of having to farm with contaminated water and soil and limited access to markets for their products. Local public policies relevant to sustainable agriculture often fail to reflect women's needs or aspirations because they are often excluded from the development of policies. The IAF supports community-led approaches to increase income generation and civic participation. Our grantee Coordinadora Departamental de Mujeres de San Pedro (CDMSP) supports women smallholder producers in adopting sustainable agricultural practices that help them expand food production for consumption and sale. CDMSP also builds women farmers' capacity to advocate for their interests with local governments.This grant is part of the IAF's Women INvesting in Growth and Security (WINGS) initiative to empower women as business and community leaders.
Strengthening the production and marketing capabilities with a rights based approach of vulnerable rural populations in southern Paraguay CECTEC will provide technical assistance and training to residents of six rural communities who were resettled pursuant to Paraguay's agrarian reform program. This includes working with them to identify and support their development priorities. The project is expected to benefit 250 families in the department of Itapa.
Revitalization of Indigenous Culture Grupo Sunu (Sunu) will work with indigenous Ava Guaran, Angait Maskoy and Chamacoco Paraguayans in the departments of Canindey, Presidente Hayes and Alto Paraguay to promote their cultural identity, their understanding of their rights as indigenous peoples, and economic, social and cultural development. The project will directly benefit 3,600 indigenous Paraguayans in the communities served and will indirectly benefit 6,000 other indigenous Paraguayans.
Agriculture/Food Production Grant Alter Vida in Paraguay will work in tandem with the small dairy cooperative Ciervo Cu to increase their members' income by improving their production, their ability to negotiate with their clients for better prices and their advocacy to their local government for better services. The members will also begin the transition from conventional to "agroecological" practices that improve food security and protect the environment. The project will benefit 500 Paraguayans directly and another 1,500 indirectly.
Strengthen the Union of Students of Paraguay Centers UNEPY, boosting their impact on the public debate. Centro de Estudios y Educacin Popular Germinal (CEEPG) will provide technical assistance and training to members of the Unin Nacional de Centros de Estudiantes del Paraguay - Unepy a national network of high school student councils and to Asociacin UNEPY an association representing former members of the network. The support will aim to develop the organizational fundraising and technical capabilities of these organizations so that they may become better advocates for educational and student rights. Young Paraguayans will gain practical knowledge and experience in democratic processes catalyzing a culture of participation that will stimulate increased participation in elections and public policy. Approximately 1200 young people will benefit directly and 50000 more indirectly. ..
Integrated System for Sustainable Horticultural Production Tierra Nueva Asociacin Civil (TN) will work with four associations of farmers to develop the organizations improve production through the application of agroecological practices and boost marketing via stronger alliances with the private and public sectors. The program includes the introduction of biodigester technology to aid in the production of organic fertilizer and biofuel and the installation of irrigation systems and greenhouses to further aid with diversification. Some 250 Paraguayans should benefit directly and another 1000 indirectly.
Agriculture/Food Production Grant Organizacin Campesina Regional de Concepcin (OCRC) will develop and implement a long- term organizational plan to strengthen its capacity as a grassroots organization by serving as a training center to meet the needs of its members. The project will also help members develop advocacy skills and build more effective relationships to gather support for community-led sustainable local development initiatives from departmental and municipal governments and other public entities. OCRC will provide technical assistance to member families on improving soil fertility and adopting agroecological practices to improve their food security. It will also provide vocational training for youth in motorcycle repair and maintenance. Approximately 450 people will benefit directly and 1350 will benefit indirectly from the project.
Improving food security and income through organic agriculture, animal husbandry, and beekeeping in Itapa ESCAP will work with families in Natalio and Yatytay in Itapa department of southeast Paraguay to improve their food security and income through organic gardens and enhanced dairy cattle, poultry and honey production. Farmers will diversify their production and improve market access through training and upgrades to facilities to store their goods while in transit to fairs, for examples. Project activities will also strengthen ESCAP's management skills to help it help it function more efficiently and effectively. ESCAP will also work with a regional alliance of organizations it is part of, to organize training workshops to increase its members' fundraising and networking skills and improve overall operations. ESCAP will also work through its member organizations to help install water systems in two communities to increase access to potable water. The grant will benefit 384 individuals directly and another 5,200 individuals indirectly. /Inter-American Foundation
Increasing and strengthening the Agricultural Production of the Communities Affiliated with the Indigenous Association oguero Pave'i Institucin Ecumnica de Promocin Social (Oguas) will work with residents of 18 communities, which are members of the Association oguero Pave', toward food security via training in agriculture and animal husbandry, including environmentally beneficial agroecological practices. It will document and organize its project experiences and share knowledge with fellow IAF grantee partners and others working with indigenous communities in Paraguay and throughout Latin America. The project should directly benefit 1,600 Paraguayans.
Territorial Coordination of Indigenous Communities Nivacle- Manjui the Pilcomayo River Region (Paraguayan Chaco). Tierra Libre - Instituto Social y Ambiental (Tierra Libre - ISA) will work with 12 Nivacle and Manjui communities in the Rio Pilcomayo region of the Paraguayan Chaco. Its training should enable residents to exercise their rights as indigenous Paraguayans, develop their organizations, secure their food supply, access water resources, and address the effects of climate change. Approximately 360 Nivacle and Manjui Paraguayans should benefit directly and another 3,200 indirectly.
Agriculture/Food Production Grant Sunu will work with indigenous Ava Guaran, Angait Maskoy and Chamacoco Paraguayans in the departments of Canindey, Presidente Hayes and Alto Paraguay to promote their cultural identity, their understanding of their rights as indigenous peoples, and economic, social and cultural development. The project will directly benefit 3,600 indigenous Paraguayans in the communities served and will indirectly benefit 6,000 other indigenous Paraguayans.
Training in Agroecological Culture for the Rooting of the Indigenous Pa Tavytera of the Amamabay Illicit activities and the lack of jobs in Paraguay's Concepcin Department hinder economic and community development. Asociacin Pa Tavytera RekoPave (APTR) helps indigenous families especially women and young people improve organic agricultural production cultivate traditional crops and develop a more reliable food supply. At the IAF we support community-led solutions to expand economic development in Paraguay. APTR's activities promote smallholder agriculture and food production to enhance food security and ensure meaningful opportunities for communities to thrive.
Building OCRC's organizational capacity through training in agricultural production and young people in the department of Concepcion. Organizacin Campesina Regional de Concepcin (OCRC) will develop and implement a long-term organizational plan to strengthen its capacity as a grassroots organization by serving as a training center to meet the needs of its members. The project will also help members develop advocacy skills and build more effective relationships to gather support for community-led sustainable local development initiatives from departmental and municipal governments and other public entities. OCRC will provide technical assistance to member families on improving soil fertility and adopting agroecological practices to improve their food security. It will also provide vocational training for youth in motorcycle repair and maintenance. Approximately 450 people will benefit directly and 1,350 will benefit indirectly from the project.
Disability Rights Fundacin Saraki (Saraki), $359,070 over three years Saraki will work with 50 grassroots and nongovernmental organizations in 11 departments to develop leadership and advocacy skills toward the enforcement of laws protecting the rights of Paraguayans with disabilities, including the right to equal opportunity in employment. The coalition will offer training in job skills and will also educate the public. The project is expected to benefit 1,960 Paraguayans directly and 900,000 indirectly.
Neighborhood Leadership School Federacin de Entidades Vecinalistas del Paraguay (FEDEM) will train members of 300 neighborhood associations in the municipalities of Asuncin and Limpio and in Barrio Remansito in Villa Hayes, one hour from the capital, to address neighborhood issues and improve employment opportunities.
Improvement of agroecological production and commercialization, training of young people and women for labor insertion in the department of Concepcin. Paraguays Concepcin Department is one of the countrys poorest, and illicit activities and violence often hinder economic and community development. Organizacin Campesina Regional de Concepcin (OCRC) provides technical assistance to smallholder organic farmers and job and leadership training to young people and women. Its activities help to improve food security and income generation potential. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to expand economic opportunity in Paraguay..
Consolidation of the marketer ECOAGRO of the Organic Producers Association of Paraguay. Asociacin de Productores Orgnicos (APRO) will increase incomes and improve the quality of life of approximately 290 families by strengthening its capacity to market and sell fresh and processed agricultural products. It will also provide technical assistance and training on organic production. APRO's goals are to increase the association's sales volume, diversify and expand its product base to include new value- added products and grow organic fruits and vegetables off- season. The project will directly benefit 1000 individuals as well as another 1820 indirectly. APRO will use additional funds to increase its sales through improvements to its processing facilities that meet government standards. It will also develop procedures for certifying its livestock as organic and work to obtain government approval of its system for application nationwide.
Agriculture/Food Production Grant Members of the dairy cooperative Cooperativa Ciervo Cu (Ciervo Cu), in Paraguay, will work with Alter Vida to develop a more reliable food supply and increase their income by improving their production and their organization. The project should benefit 500 families in the community of Ciervo Cu-San Francisco directly and another 1,500 residents indirectly.
Territorial Coordination of Indigenous Communities Nivacle-Manjui the Pilcomayo River Region (Paraguayan Chaco). Tierra Libre - Instituto Social y Ambiental (Tierra Libre - ISA) will work with 12 Nivacle and Manjui communities in the Rio Pilcomayo region of the Paraguayan Chaco. Its training should enable residents to exercise their rights as indigenous Paraguayans, develop their organizations, secure their food supply, access water resources, and address the effects of climate change. Approximately 360 Nivacle and Manjui Paraguayans should benefit directly and another 3,200 indirectly. ..
United for Sustainable Development Members of the dairy cooperative Cooperativa Ciervo Cu (Ciervo Cu) will work with Alter Vida (PY- 209) to develop a more reliable food supply and increase their income by improving their production and their organization. The project should benefit 500 families in the community of Ciervo Cu-San Francisco directly and another 1,500 residents indirectly.
Fortalecimiento socio-empresarial y productivo de la Asociacin de la Agricultura Agroecolgica del Paraguay - Ooir Pesticide runoff contaminates waterways and reduces the productivity of small-scale farms in Paraguay. When farmers cannot grow enough crops to make a living, they may feel pressured to migrate, rent, or sell their land. The IAF supports community-led approaches to sustainable agriculture and income generation. Our grantee, Ooir? is supporting farmers to increase production of organic yerba mate, a traditional beverage in Paraguay and neighboring countries, and expand sales both nationally and internationally. Ooir? is also diversifying into a new product line of organic medicinal plants, such as stevia and lemon verbena, grown and sold by women smallholder producers. This grant is part of the IAFs Women INvesting in Growth and Security (WINGS) initiative to empower women as business and community leaders.
Circuitos Solidarios (CIRSOL): Energizing the cultural economy in 5 artisan communities in Department Central - Paraguay Estacion A-Nucleo Cultural (Estacion A), $232,610 over two years Estacion A will increase the number of artisan organizations it reaches, their partnerships with the private sector and the extent of their collaboration in tourism. It will use art to engage young people in the economic and social development of their communities. (PY-198- A5)
Training in Agroecological Culture for the Rooting of the Indigenous Pa Tavytera of the Amamabay Asociacin Pa Tavytera RekoPave (APTR) will work with 17 indigenous communities in Northern Paraguay to improve their agricultural production and cultivation of traditional seeds to become more food secure protect their local environment strengthen their cultural identity and enhance the associations ability to represent its interests and advocate for its rights under Paraguayan law. Approximately 1500 people will benefit directly and 5200 people will benefit indirectly.
United for Sustainable Development Alter Vida (Alter Vida) will work in tandem with the small dairy cooperative Ciervo Cu to increase their members' income by improving their production, their ability to negotiate with their clients for better prices and their advocacy to their local government for better services. The members will also begin the transition from conventional to agroecological" practices that improve food security and protect the environment. The project will benefit 500 Paraguayans directly and another 1500 indirectly.
Artisan crafts as dignified work for indigenous women of the Paraguayan Chaco. Mingar Asociacin para el Desarrollo Sustentable in Paraguay. Mingar will offer eight organizations of indigenous artisans training and technical assistance toward improving their members handicraft production and marketing, developing public awareness of Paraguays indigenous heritage and creating opportunities for the growth of community tourism. It will also facilitate dialogue among artisans of various ethnicities, civil society organizations and the public sector on how best to take advantage of the crafts traditions to improve the quality of life of indigenous communities. The work will benefit 320 artisans directly and another 1,600 Paraguayans indirectly.
Enterprise Development Grant Estacin A-Nucleo Cultural (Estacin A) will expand the number of individual artisans and groups it helps with design improvements and product quality, develop marketing strategies, and expand participation in fairs and similar events. Estacin A will operate a working capital fund to expand sales, in particular taking advantage of public and private sector procurement programs, including Corporate Social Responsibility programs. It will also work with youths to develop several tourism circuits and launch complementary artisan and cultural enterprises.
Fem Pawer project Palestine The Programme MENA Feminist Power in Action for Women’s Economic Rights (Fem PAWER) will strengthen young women who face multiple discrimination1 of economic gender-based violence (E/GBV) in the MENA specific countries (Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Tunisia) to be the leader for change by holding duty bearers accountable and improve conditions for young women in the informal sector. This through strengthening women economic empowerment (WEE), in this Programme reflected through leadership strengthening, challenging prevailing social norms and hence gender equality, and promoting women’s economic rights (WER). The overall goal of the Program is: Gender-responsive accountability mechanisms for WEE (Women Economic Empowerment) at multiple levels in MENA specific countries (Jordan, Lebanon, Occupied Palestinian Territories and Tunisia) are established.
A framework of four interlinked and mutually reinforcing intermediate changes have been identified and designed to enable progress for gender-responsive accountability based on the needs of young women.

- Outcome 1 is to establish safe and secure space for the young women and WROs to develop mobilization and advocacy strategies to hold decisions makers accountable.
- Outcome 2 is addressing innovative and inclusive learning / leadership for all level of the Consortium and Program.
- Outcome 3 is addressing target-led capacities in advocacy, alliance building, social mobilization and inclusive leadership for young women and the WROs that will be the Partner Organizations of the Program.
- Outcome 4 is addressing the target led mobilization and advocacy interventions at multiple levels. Young women champions for Women Economic Rights: The Programme will directly target young women with disability, and rural / refugees (20 per country and around 80 in the region) to become ‘champions’ to organise, both, country and regional networks in tackling E/GBV and promote WER. 

Women Rights Organisations: Local CBOs and plural in/formal networks are the most vital actor in the Programme. Approximately 12 local WROs per country will be selected representing the diversity of the WRO landscape in each country. The aim is that they further will engage young women within their communities to become engaged in parts of the Programme through subgranting.
Organizational Development of  International Aid Services Kenya (IAS K) consolidation Organizational Development of  International Aid Services Kenya (IAS K) consolidation
Fight against Radicalization and Promotion of Peaceful Co-existence in the Mayo-Sava division of Far-North Cameroon Fight against Radicalization and Promotion of Peaceful Co-existence in the Mayo-Sava division of Far-North Cameroon
Reducing household poverty and strengthening human rights issues in four regions of Nakuru Reducing household poverty and strengthening human rights issues in four regions of Nakuru
Participation in International Conference on AIDS in Cape Town December 2013 Participation in International Conference on AIDS in Cape Town December 2013
Community Based Rehabilitation Partner in north west Bangladesh Community Based Rehabilitation Partner in north west Bangladesh
Organization for Rehabilitation of Somalia "OFROSOM" Organization for Rehabilitation of Somalia "OFROSOM"
Forening af etiopisk-somalier i Danmark (FESD). Forening af etiopisk-somalier i Danmark (FESD).
Project for Peace and Reconciliation between Dangassa and the Rural Commune of Niagadina Project for Peace and Reconciliation between Dangassa and the Rural Commune of Niagadina
Possible cooperation about Freedom of Religion or Belief Possible cooperation about Freedom of Religion or Belief
Women Promotion Project/Hjælp til kvinder Women Promotion Project/Hjælp til kvinder
Capacity building on inclusion of disadvantaged children and youth in the communities through Global Children Uganda’s outreach programs. Capacity building on inclusion of disadvantaged children and youth in the communities through Global Children Uganda’s outreach programs.
Korttidskonsulent udsendt af DEM til Mekane Yesus-kirkens Wabu Batu Synoden Korttidskonsulent udsendt af DEM til Mekane Yesus-kirkens Wabu Batu Synoden
Udviklingsarbejder til organisationsudvikling af UEBB Udviklingsarbejder til organisationsudvikling af UEBB
Light a light for Bangladesh Music schools and education program Light a light for Bangladesh Music schools and education program
Family Based Care for vulnerable families in Rukwa Province Family Based Care for vulnerable families in Rukwa Province
Study visit to FGM projects in Masai community in Kenya  and in Tanzania to learn their experience on FGM eradication Study visit to FGM projects in Masai community in Kenya  and in Tanzania to learn their experience on FGM eradication
Empowering Civil Society Development Organisations in East and Central Africa Empowering Civil Society Development Organisations in East and Central Africa
Building together: Support to partners’ capacity building with secondment of personnel in Myanmar Building together: Support to partners’ capacity building with secondment of personnel in Myanmar
Strengthening Resilience interventions for marginalised sections of Kajiado West communities in Kenya by 2022 Strengthening Resilience interventions for marginalised sections of Kajiado West communities in Kenya by 2022
EECMY-DASSC WBS BO Dawe Serar Community Post Drought Recovery and Rehabilitation Project (DSCPDRRP) EECMY-DASSC WBS BO Dawe Serar Community Post Drought Recovery and Rehabilitation Project (DSCPDRRP)
Qarraro Foreningen For Børn & Kvinde (QFFBK) Qarraro Foreningen For Børn & Kvinde (QFFBK)
Assistance to refugees and displaced people from the conflict in South Sudan Assistance to refugees and displaced people from the conflict in South Sudan
Fight against Radicalization and Promotion of Peaceful Co-existence in the Mayo-Sava division of Far-North Cameroon – phase two. Fight against Radicalization and Promotion of Peaceful Co-existence in the Mayo-Sava division of Far-North Cameroon – phase two.
Management Course for Women in Leadership Management Course for Women in Leadership
Building capacity of staff and CFE members for productive and effective implementation of programs. Building capacity of staff and CFE members for productive and effective implementation of programs.
Towards more freedom of religion and belief in Cambodia (TFC) Towards more freedom of religion and belief in Cambodia (TFC)
Planting a Tree of Hope: Developing a Culture of Dialogue among the Future Generation Planting a Tree of Hope: Developing a Culture of Dialogue among the Future Generation
Project Proposal Writing and Implementation Seminar Project Proposal Writing and Implementation Seminar
Enhanced quality of Diakonia services in STCC through strengthening its thematic competences and networking as a resource Centre in Singida, Tanzania Enhanced quality of Diakonia services in STCC through strengthening its thematic competences and networking as a resource Centre in Singida, Tanzania
Moving towards post conflict reconciliation in Sri Lanka  by way of capacity building and rehabilitation of war victims Moving towards post conflict reconciliation in Sri Lanka  by way of capacity building and rehabilitation of war victims
Eradicating Sexual Child Abuse, Prostitution and Exploitation (ESCAPE) Eradicating Sexual Child Abuse, Prostitution and Exploitation (ESCAPE)