Core areas of Work:
• Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture: Focus on promoting sustainable farming practices that enhance soil health and biodiversity.
• Food Security and Nutrition: Addressing hunger and improving nutritional outcomes through local food systems.
• Education and Training: Providing capacity-building programs for farmers and community members on agroecological practices.
• Gender Equity and Empowerment: Fostering gender equality in agriculture and supporting women's roles in food production and decision-making.
• Project Implementation: Executing initiatives that promote sustainable agriculture and community development.
• Consultancy and Technical Assistance: Offering expertise and support to farmers and organizations on best practices and sustainable methods.
Main interests:
• Nutrition Improvement: As a direct outcome of sustainable practices.
• Hunger Reduction: Closely linked to nutrition and food security.
• Food Sovereignty: Essential for empowering communities in food production.
• Economic Empowerment: Supports farmers and enhances sustainable practices.
• Sustainable Agriculture: The overarching framework for all activities.
• Soil Health and Sustainable Fertility Management: Foundational to all agricultural practices.
Activities:
Raising Awareness on Agroecology
Empowering Women Farmers in land-deficient areas adjacent to agro-industrial monoculture plantations
Participating in Advocacy Initiatives at the NEPAC platform
Building Capacity and Providing Mentorship to farmers through technical, material, and financial support
Training Farmers in in sustainable farming practices and Agroecology
Promoting Organic Production, Processing, and Marketing of food products such as moringa, turmeric, neem, cassava flour, honey, and garri