Description of the project
Agro-forestry, Silviculture & Mixed farming
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Description of the project:
The project “Seeds for Hope” improves the climate resilience, food sovereignty and economic autonomy of farming communities (20,000 people) in the valley of Derhadun, in Northern India, relying on women’s knowledge and action. They are trained to reproduce and conserve local seeds, learn agro-ecological techniques and food transformation, which reinforces their power to make decisions. The project is led in partnership with the association Navdanya, created by Vandana Shiva. Direct beneficiaries: 745 farmers and their families in 31 villages.
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The methods described in this publication may be quite diverse, but they are drawn together by one common thread—a strong commitment towards genderresponsive participatory research that involves the participation and represents the different needs of the end users. Each of the methods showcased in the guide recognizes that smallholder farmers play key roles in food production,