Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Opportunities for Circular and Inclusive Diversification in Agriculture
Agreement Number:
7454873 P009521001
Agreement Value:
$11,730,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 31, 2024 - Oct 31, 2029
Description:
This project helps women and youth farmers in the Dry Corridor of Honduras. It aims to improve their lives by using a circular economy. Turning waste into resources addresses poverty, climate risk, and gender inequality. It encourages farmers to produce variety: not only coffee and cacao but also fruits, honey, poultry, vegetables, and tubers. The project teaches farmers how to be more resilient to climate change through technology and best practices. It also helps farmers get better access to technical, business, and financial services. The project promotes gender equity and human rights. Project activities include: (1) financial literacy and management training for women and young farmers; (2) workshops on gender equity, masculinity, and human rights; and (3) helping farmers connect with local and international markets. The project benefits women of different ages, socio-economic backgrounds, ethnicity and migratory status. It also benefits young farmers and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in agri-food; cooperatives; and associations.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased adoption of circular economic activities by diverse women and youth producers; (2) Improved business performance of cooperatives, associations and MSMEs for circular access to inputs, technologies and financing, with an emphasis on women- and youth-led businesses; and (3) Improved enabling environment for circular investments in agri-food national and export sectors.
Location:
Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2L 0C7
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q2-00083
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Belated reporting that should have been included in the 2023-2024 4th Quarter report.
Recipient's Operating Name:
Mennonite Economic DevelopmentAssociates of Canada
Recipient's Legal Name:
Mennonite Economic Development
Federal Riding Name:
Waterloo
Federal Riding Number:
35112
Program:
International Development Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
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.