The Introduction and Optimization of Organic Farming in Canaries using solar powered hydroponics and other biodiversity agro-processing methodologies
This project targets young people in the poorest part of Saint Lucia. The objectives are to: (i) transform 4 acres of land into farmland using organic principles and methods; (ii) train and build the capacity of 22 unemployed youth in ecologically sound farm production and the delivery of an environmentally friendly public education programme; (iii) identify baseline data on current information and knowledge of the public on the use of chemicals and POPs in Saint Lucia and to use at least 4 local and/or primary schools as a major avenue for education; and (iv) design, build and promote a major farm marketing system and sales process as a means of sustaining the enterprise.
Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Sacred Sports Fouondation inc.
Country:
Saint Lucia
Area Of Work:
Land Degradation
Grant Amount:
US$ 43,030.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 33,956.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 3,407.00
Project Number:
STL/SGP/OP5/Y4/STAR/LD/14/13
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Capacity - Building Component
A substantial part of this project will be to train at least 22 young persons in sustainable and ecologically sound agricultural production.
Gender Focus
Both boys and girls shall be given opportunities to participate in the project and to benefit from the results.
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SGP Country office contact
Mr. Giles Romulus
Phone:
(758) 452-4900
Fax:
(758) 452-4900
Email:
Address
CARILEC Building, Desir Avenue, Sans Souci
Castries, The Caribbean, P.O. Box 8206 Choc
Castries, The Caribbean, P.O. Box 8206 Choc
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