"Training Center for Sustainable Livelihood", in Hasandede eco-village in Central Anatolia
Hasandede is located in Kirikkale in Northeast of the Central Anatolia and is the center of an eco-village initiative since 1996.
The region is rich in biodiversity important for the agriculture, having hybrit relatives of some domesticated wheat subspecies. The project has a focus on the rich steppe ecosystem, damaged mainly by extensive agricultural activities. The project aims to conserve the natural ecosystem by promoting the traditional and sustainable living practices and the wise use of the resources. The "Hasandede Training Centre for Sustainable Livelihood" will be the place to expand and promote this knowledge.
The region is rich in biodiversity important for the agriculture, having hybrit relatives of some domesticated wheat subspecies. The project has a focus on the rich steppe ecosystem, damaged mainly by extensive agricultural activities. The project aims to conserve the natural ecosystem by promoting the traditional and sustainable living practices and the wise use of the resources. The "Hasandede Training Centre for Sustainable Livelihood" will be the place to expand and promote this knowledge.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Harman Anatolian Society for Ecology
Country:
Turkiye
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 18,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 7,400.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 12,725.00
Project Number:
TUR-00-06
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples
On of the main objective of the project facilitate research on indigenous knowledge concerning sustainable agriculture in central anatolia which is a semi-arid area in Turkey. The information gathered will be published and integrated into the training model.
Furthermore the indigenous knowledge will be promoted within the farmer communities.
Capacity - Building Component
The eco-village is the avant-garde of the sustainable village model in Turkey. The Nature Education Center will be a way to expand the NGO's experience. The Training Centre will give training to the local, national and international children and young people on the sustainable living alternatives in Anatolian culture. The Centre will be open to the local farmers.
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SGP Country office contact
Ms. Gokmen Argun
Phone:
90-312 4541131
Fax:
90-312 4961463
Email:
Ms Basak Okay
Phone:
+90312 454 11 32
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Address
Yildiz Kule, Yukari Dikmen Mahallesi, Turan Gunes Bulvari, No:106, 06550, Cankaya,
Ankara, RBEC, 06610
Ankara, RBEC, 06610
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