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Fortaleciendo la capacidad de produccin agroecolgica de agricultoras familiares de 3 Distritos del Departamento de 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 womens 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.
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.
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. Asociacin de Productores Orgnicos (APRO) established the first recognized participatory certification system in Paraguay and is connecting producers directly to consumers to increase farmers incomes and consumers food security. It provides training and technical assistance programs to provide high-quality certified organic products to national and international consumers.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 IAF's strategic initiative for sustainable agriculture.
Organizational strengthening to promote organic agriculture as a means for improving livelihoods in Paraguay Asociacin Paraguay Orgnico (PY Orgnico) will develop a strategic plan, conduct outreach activities and implement studies to increase its capacity to serve the members of its national network and to promote smallholder organic agriculture in Paraguay. PY Orgnico will also provide technical assistance to smallholder organic producers to help them improve production, marketing and sales of organic products. About 2,800 people will benefit directly and nearly 14,000 indirectly.
Strengthening the production and marketing capabilities with a rights based approach of vulnerable rural populations in southern Paraguay Centro de Educacin, Capacitacin y Tecnologa Campesina (CECTEC) will work with at least three new resettlement communities to strengthen the leadership and advocacy skills necessary for effective engagement with local authorities; will explore with the communities the option of supplying goods to government agencies based on new official policies; and will develop the organic production of a farmer association as well as its management and member services related to credit, processing and marketing.
United for Sustainable Development 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.
Committed to end corruption Ciudad del Este, Paraguay's second largest city, has received more than $12 million in education funding from a national development fund. By engaging actively with the process for allocating those funds, residents of Ciudad del Este can ensure the allocations are distributed in a manner that maximizes their impact. ReAccin, a youth-led organization, works to educate students, parents, and school administrators about the educational funding process. At the IAF, we support community-led approaches to engaging citizens, combating corruption, and ensuring sustainable local funding of development initiatives. Through this grant, ReAccin will develop internet-based tools to promote student activism and expand investigative journalism so that Paraguayans better understand funding allocations in their country.
IMPROVEMENT OF PLATFORM CAPABILITIES: PY ORGANIC Small farmers in rural Paraguay often lack access to markets to sell their goods limiting their potential to generate income. The IAF supports community-led approaches to expand economic opportunity. Our grantee partner Paraguay Orgnico (PY Orgnico) helps small farmer organizations break into and benefit from expanding organic markets. This grant will allow PY Orgnico to extend its efforts on three fronts: train farmers to differentiate their products connect farmers to potential markets and strengthen its own organizational capacities. As a result farmers will be better prepared to meet evolving market requirements and PY Orgnico will be an even stronger partner going forward.
Strengthening of the Paraguayan Organization of Conservation and Sustainable Development - OPADES and expansion of the Program of Volunteers in Protected Areas to the Reserve of Managed Resources Yvytyruz, Dpto. Del Guaira Paraguay with one of the highest deforestation rates in the world is home to the diverse Yvytyruz reserve. Communities living within the reserve face extreme poverty and are often unaware of the land's protected status resulting in similarly high rates of deforestation. At the IAF we support community-led approaches to expand economic opportunity and promote sustainable natural resource management. Our grantee partner Organizacin Paraguaya de Conservacin y Desarrollo Sustentable (OPADES) offers environmental education leadership and entrepreneurship training opportunities to youth in the Yvytyruz reserve to bolster environmental stewardship and improve livelihoods.
Agriculture/Food Production Grant Asociacin Pa Tavytera RekoPave in Paraguay (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 1,500 people will benefit directly and 5,200 people will benefit indirectly.
Increasing and Strengthening the Agricultural Production of the Communities Affiliated with the Indigenous Association oguero Pave'i OGUASU will train 1,000 Myba Paraguayans in the organic cultivation of traditional crops, reforestation, conservation, beekeeping, aquaculture and animal husbandry and offer workshops in leadership and indigenous rights. Participants will also develop a weekly radio program. (PY-199)
eha' corrupcin opa haua Ciudad del Este, Paraguays second largest city, has received more than $12 million in education funding from a national development fund. By engaging actively with the process for allocating those funds, residents of Ciudad del Este can ensure the allocations are distributed in a manner that maximizes their impact. ReAccin, a youth-led organization, works to educate students, parents, and school administrators about the educational funding process. At the IAF, we support community-led approaches to engaging citizens, combating corruption, and ensuring sustainable local funding of development initiatives. Through this grant, ReAccin will develop internet-based tools to promote student activism and expand investigative journalism so that Paraguayans better understand funding allocations in their country..
Disability Rights Fundacin Saraki (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.
Comprehensive Rural Development MEDA-PY will work in collaboration with Pro Desarrollo Integral Rural (PRODIR), a microfinance institution, to organize 2,500 farmers and improve their production of manioc and sugar cane to market directly to two agro-processors and - exporters. The training, technical assistance and access to credit the farmers will receive will also extend to their goals diversifying their agricultural production for sale and consumption and developing their individual enterprises. (PY-200)
Strengthening a youth network to promote conservation and sustainable development in the Yvytyruzu Paraguay, with one of the highest deforestation rates in the world, is home to the diverse Yvytyruz reserve. Communities living within the reserve face extreme poverty and are often unaware of the land's protected status, resulting in similarly high rates of deforestation. At the IAF, we support community-led approaches to expand economic opportunity and promote sustainable natural resource management. Our grantee partner, Organizacin Paraguaya de Conservacin y Desarrollo Sustentable (OPADES), offers environmental education, leadership, and entrepreneurship training opportunities to youth in the Yvytyruz reserve to bolster environmental stewardship and improve livelihoods.
IMPROVEMENT OF PLATFORM CAPABILITIES: PY ORGANIC Small farmers in rural Paraguay often lack access to markets to sell their goods, limiting their potential to generate income. The IAF supports community-led approaches to expand economic opportunity. Our grantee partner, Paraguay Orgnico (PY Orgnico), helps small farmer organizations break into and benefit from expanding organic markets. This grant will allow PY Orgnico to extend its efforts on three fronts: train farmers to differentiate their products, connect farmers to potential markets, and strengthen its own organizational capacities. As a result, farmers will be better prepared to meet evolving market requirements and PY Orgnico will be an even stronger partner going forward..
Local Youth Councils Advocating for the Participation of Youth in the Central Department Fundacin Casa de la Juventud (CdJ) will work with youth councils to expand and develop Red Enrdate, a network that includes representation from all 19 municipalities in Paraguay's Central Department, and train young leaders to communicate their ideas, interact with their respective local and departmental governments as well as community organizations, and become involved in decisions on development. The project will benefit 250 young Paraguayans directly and 30,000 others indirectly.
Agriculture/Food Production Grant Grupo Sun (Sun) will train Angait and Av Guaran indigenous communities in gardening and animal husbandry toreach their goal of food security, Sun will also train the communities in ways to generate incometo improve their quality of life. An external evaluator will document their intercultural approach and how it contributes to stronger community cohesion and organization, and greater advocacy, economic, social and political opportunities for indigenous Paraguayans.
Strengthening organizations and vindicating rights of Indigenous and Creole peoples in the Paraguayan Chaco Asociacin Sombra de rbol in Paraguay (ASdeA). ASdeA will provide technical assistance and training that enables two indigenous communities and a creole producer association in the Paraguayan Chaco to develop a more reliable food supply and the ability to advocate for their interests, defend their rights to their territory, practice their culture, increase awareness of their contributions to Paraguayan society, participate in local and regional networks, and organize more effectively. The work will benefit 850 Paraguayans directly and 10,500 indirectly.
Strengthening a smallholder organic agriculture network in Paraguay Small farmers in rural Paraguay often lack access to markets to sell their goods, limiting their potential to generate income. The IAF supports community-led approaches to expand economic opportunity. Our grantee partner, Paraguay Orgnico (PY Orgnico), helps small farmer organizations break into and benefit from expanding organic markets. This grant will allow PY Orgnico to extend its efforts on three fronts: train farmers to differentiate their products, connect farmers to potential markets, and strengthen its own organizational capacities. As a result, farmers will be better prepared to meet evolving market requirements and PY Orgnico will be an even stronger partner going forward.
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 5200 individuals indirectly.
Training in Agroecological Culture for the Rooting of the Indigenous Pa Tavytera of the Amamabay APTR will work with approximately 17 indigenous communities in the departments of Amambay, Canindey, and San Pedro to improve agricultural production including cultivation and conservation of traditional seeds for better food security. APTR will also work with communities to protect their local environments, strengthen their cultural identities and enhance the association's own ability to represent community interests and advocate for rights under Paraguayan law. Approximately 1,600 people will benefit directly.
Participatory planning for action and change Asociacin Folklrica Alo Paraguaiet (AFAP), $50,000 over 18 months; counterpart committed, $46,635 AFAP will improve its planning, managerial and operational capacities and that of its 13 member organizations. It will work closely with its members to advocate for their rights under Paraguayan law and community development priorities before local and regional government organizations. The grant will benefit approximately 165 members of the Association directly and 1500 individuals indirectly.
Comprehensive Rural Development MEDA-PY will work in collaboration with Pro Desarrollo Integral Rural (PRODIR), a microfinance institution, to organize 2,500 farmers and improve their production of manioc and sugar cane to market directly to two agro-processors and - exporters. The training, technical assistance and access to credit the farmers will receive will also extend to their goals diversifying their agricultural production for sale and consumption and developing their individual enterprises.
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.
Improvement of agroecological production and commercialization, training of young people and women for labor insertion in the department of Concepcin. Paraguay's Concepcin Department is one of the country's poorest and illicit activities and violence often hinder economic and community development. At the IAF we support community-led solutions to expand economic opportunity in Paraguay. 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.
Neighborhood Leadership School 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. (PY-197)
Improvement of agroecological production and commercialization, training of young people and women for labor insertion in the department of Concepcin. Paraguay's Concepcin Department is one of the country's poorest and illicit activities and violence often hinder economic and community development. At the IAF we support community-led solutions to expand economic opportunity in Paraguay. 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."
Disability Rights Paraguayans with disabilities are often the most excluded members of society and do not have equal access to economic and civic opportunities. Fundacin Saraki (Saraki) partners with organizations to develop leadership and promotional skills to uphold laws that further the rights of people with disabilities like equal opportunity in employment. At the IAF we support community-led solutions to strengthen governance in Paraguay. Saraki's activities strengthen excluded communities so they can participate equally in political economic and social life.
Artistic Microenterprise Development FAT will strengthen the artistic and organizational capacity of approximately 50 young people who make up the Stela Marys theater group. The theater group is made up of members from five greater Asuncin area public high schools and is housed at the Stela Marys high school. It will train the young people how to administer, market, and organize a community cultural center as well as assist them in obtaining legal status for the center. There are two main goals: 1.) Build the capacity of the students to run a community cultural center as a non-profit community foundation that helps attract resources to address the needs in the community; and 2.) transform the community theater group so that it can expand its offering of artistic services that will generate income for its members and provide additional resources to invest in their communities.
Circuitos Solidarios (CIRSOL): Energizing the cultural economy in 5 artisan communities in Department Central - Paraguay Estacion A will train 176 men and women to design and produce anduti lace, weavings from palm fiber, pottery, and woodcarvings and market their products in Paraguay and abroad. It will also organize events and tours that coincide with local festivals as well develop networks led by craftspeople to promote their products and services. (PY-198)
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.
Cultural Expression Grant Mingar Asociacin para el Desarrollo Sustentable in Paraguay 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.
Neighborhood Leadership School 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. (PY- 197)
Organizational strengthening to promote organic agriculture as a means for improving livelihoods in Paraguay Asociacin Paraguay Orgnico (PY Orgnico) will develop a strategic plan conduct outreach activities and implement studies to increase its capacity to serve the members of its national network and to promote smallholder organic agriculture in Paraguay. PY Orgnico will also provide technical assistance to smallholder organic producers to help them improve production marketing and sales of organic products. About 2800 people will benefit directly and nearly 14000 indirectly.