Project Description
Families living along the Rio Libón Watershed face diminishing forest cover and poor soil quality, hampering their ability to produce food. The IAF supports community-led solutions to expand economic opportunities through sustainable agriculture. Our grantee partner, Asociación para el Desarrollo Forestal Sostenible de Restauración, Inc. (ASODEFOREST), provides training in agroforestry, sustainable agriculture, and environmental protection for five community-based organizations. These strategic investments increase food security and producers’ incomes.
| Project: | Location: | Years active: | IAF grant funding: | Counterpart commitment: | Direct beneficiaries: | Indirect beneficiaries: | Program areas: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developing Integrated Agroforestry Systems to Restore Degraded & Deforested Areas along the Rio Libón Watershed | Dominican Republic | 2020 – 2023 | $206,700 | $145,240 | 1,450 individuals | 7,250 individuals | Natural Resource Management |
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