Grants and Contributions:

Women, Agriculture and Resilience in Senegal

7403939 P005393001

$17,993,407.00

Mar 29, 2019 - Mar 31, 2024

The project aims to transform gender and age group relations in Senegal in order to improve the status of women, young women and young men, as well as their influence and decision making power within their households, communities and farming organizations. It aims to increase access to economic opportunities that are adapted to climate change in irrigated crop sectors. The project also aims to increase the ability of women and young adults to control agricultural resources. It facilitates cooperation among stakeholders of integrated management processes for water resources through irrigated crops adapted to climate change. Project activities include: 1) developing training modules for emerging women and youth leaders on rights, leadership, and gender and intergenerational issues; 2) analyzing markets in target sectors to identify cost-effective and innovative opportunities based on adaptation priorities; and 3) identifying common adaptation strategies for climate variability and the resources available to address climate risks..

Global Affairs Canada

The expected outcomes of this project include: 1) increased socio-economic empowerment of women and youth; 2) sustainable and innovative intensification of irrigated agricultural activities adapted to climate change; and 3) improved, sustainable and fair local governance and territorial water management.

Montreal, Quebec, CA H1Y 3R8

064-2018-2019-Q4-00160

Contribution

Grants and Contributions

118846575

Not-for-profit organization or charity

CECI - Centre for International Studies and Cooperation

Rosemont--La Petite-Patrie

24064

International Development Assistance Program

The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.