Women Guardians: valuing the Cerrado fruits
The project aims to strengthen the social and productive organization of the group of women linked to the association by structuring a project for Cerrado fruits processing. A comunal kistchen will be remodeled and equipment will be purchased for processing biodiversity products, focusing on marketing and increase the income of women.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Associação dos Produtores Rurais em Economia Solidária do Assentamento Santa Monica
Country:
Brazil
Area Of Work:
Climate Change Mitigation
Grant Amount:
US$ 23,406.75
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 3,600.00
Project Number:
BRA/SGP/OP5/Y5/FSP/STAR/15/08
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Gender Focus
The project was proposed by a group of women who seek alternatives to supplement the family income. The funds obtained through the sale of products will go to women who manage the communal kitchen.
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
Through the project will be able to add value to Cerrado products existing in the region, especially baru and the Buriti, and thus generate income for women involved.
SGP Country office contact
Ms. Jessica Pedreira
Phone:
55-61-3327-8085
Fax:
55-61-3327-8085
Email:
Terena Peres de Castro
Email:
Address
SHCGN CLR Quadra 709 Bloco E Loja 38
Brasília, Distrito Federal, 70.750-515
Brasília, Distrito Federal, 70.750-515
Country Website
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