Better Life Gardening Project
The four project objectives are as follows:
1. To train groups of BARP members (2 groups/ 15 per course) directly on sustainable gardening practices, over a period of one year
2. To share all training materials with all BARP members (43,000 plus) and families, through online streaming/display and use of other media
3. To sensitise all BARP members to the need for mitigation, adaptation/ resilience to climate change and the linkages between wholesome food and good health
4. To sensitise government to the needs of civil society in relation to sustainable gardening practices.
1. To train groups of BARP members (2 groups/ 15 per course) directly on sustainable gardening practices, over a period of one year
2. To share all training materials with all BARP members (43,000 plus) and families, through online streaming/display and use of other media
3. To sensitise all BARP members to the need for mitigation, adaptation/ resilience to climate change and the linkages between wholesome food and good health
4. To sensitise government to the needs of civil society in relation to sustainable gardening practices.
Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Barbados Association of Retired Persons Inc.
Country:
Barbados
Area Of Work:
Chemicals
Grant Amount:
US$ 47,345.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 750.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 71,789.00
Project Number:
BAR/SGP/OP5/Y4/CORE/CH/15/17
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
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Project Characteristics and Results
Gender Focus
180 BARP members will be sensitised to climate change and the linkages between gardening, health and nutrition. Both men and women will play equal roles on the Education Committee and Project Sub-committee
Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment
A Health Fair and workshops will beheld to educate BARP members and also the general public in sustainable gardening, climate change and health and nutrition.
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Indicators
Empowerment
Number of women participated / involved in SGP project
90
Livehood
Number of households who have benefited* from SGP project
180
Livehood
Number of individuals (gender diaggregated) who have benefited* from SGP project
180
SGP Country office contact
Mr. David Bynoe
Phone:
246)-467-6011
Fax:
246)-429-2448
Email:
Address
UN House, Marine Gardens, Hastings
, Christ Church
, Christ Church
Country Website
Visit the Barbados Country Page