Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Strengthening agropastoral women's adaptation to climate change in Chad
Agreement Number:
7456894 P011261001
Agreement Value:
$4,900,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 13, 2024 - Mar 31, 2029
Description:
This project aims to increase agropastoral women's adaptation to climate change and food security in the Guéra province in Chad. The project promotes the adoption of climate-smart agricultural solutions and food systems by women working in the millet, sorghum and poultry value chains. In addition, the project strengthens the effectiveness of microfinance institutions, women's organizations and state structures in supporting green economic growth.
Project activities include: (1) training women and their organisations in associative life and functional literacy; (2) providing technical assistance to microfinance institutions and government structures to develop financial services tailored to the needs of women in the millet, sorghum and poultry value chains; (3) training women in green entrepreneurship support services; and (4) promoting women's participation in agricultural and livestock sector management bodies.
The project will have a direct impact on 1,500 women entrepreneurs, 30% of whom are young women under 35 and 70% over 35. A further 15,900 people will benefit from the initiative, the majority of them women.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased adoption by women of climate-smart farming solutions and food systems in the millet, sorghum and poultry value chains; and (2) increased effectiveness of financial institutions, women’s farmer organizations and state structures in supporting climate-smart food systems and solutions.
Location:
Lévis, Quebec, CA G6V 4C3
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q2-00212
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:
DID - Développement international Desjardins
Recipient's Legal Name:
Développement international
Federal Riding Name:
Bellechasse--Les Etchemins--Lévis
Federal Riding Number:
24010
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.