Project Description
Farmers in Grand-Goave in Haiti’s West department lack sustainable revenue and reliable agricultural inputs. The IAF supports community-led solutions to expand economic opportunities through sustainable agriculture. Our grantee partner, Comité PROTOS Haïti (CPH), provides technical assistance to producers from seven community-based organizations to improve agricultural production and increase incomes. CPH’s activities enhance food security in rural areas, build solidarity, and improve access to capital through savings and loan associations.
| Project: | Location: | Years active: | IAF grant funding: | Counterpart commitment: | Direct beneficiaries: | Indirect beneficiaries: | Program areas: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strengthening Farmers’ Socio-economic Conditions in Grand Goâve’s 3rd Communal Section | Haiti | 2019 – 2022 | $250,000 | $88,227 | 1337 individuals | 6685 individuals | agriculture and food security leadership and education natural resource management |
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