Protection of Green Legged Partrige
Introduction of green legged partridge to poor farms run by women .This primitive, forgotten species is on FAO red book of endangered animals.Distribution of stock(20-120) to several farms, veterinary assistence provided, organisation of workshops for beneficiaries(selection of committed farmers at the end of workshops cycle).Providing construction mateials (for fences);organisation "egg" festival before the Eastern 2002 in the Old Market in Wroclaw, distribution and sale of eggs, brochures, consultations with interested farmers and CBOs.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
The Lower Silesia Foundation for Sustainable Development
Country:
Poland
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 50,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 2,202.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 82,200.00
Project Number:
POL/01/17
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
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Project Characteristics and Results
Policy Impact
Probably the most visible project in 2001-2003, with replication ( Barka foundation and EcoSchool in Wandzin -HIV/AID community) becam also beneficiaries of this project, what resulted in dramatic progress in wandzin, producing stock for many farms in Poland since 2004; Green legged partridge became the most wanted animal in rural areas
Gender Focus
Project managed by 2 women-coordinators and addressed women in poor villages, where main economic activities are in women's hands
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