Is it possible to diminish world hunger and save the global environment? A new intergovernmental report aims to set the agenda for the future of global food production. The report, which has been undertaken over four years, looks at the potential of agricultural knowledge, science and technology to reduce hunger and poverty and improve rural livelihoods, whilst working towards environmentally, socially and economically sustainable development. Over 400 experts have contributed to the International essment of Agricultural Science and Technology for Development.
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John Barrett (Head of the DFID Food Group) presents the results of the July 2009 DFID Food Group workshop and their next steps in light of the recent White Paper.
Most people in the world live in rural areas. Many of these people make less than $1 each day. This short video tells the story of one program that is helping rural people find a sustainable income and better care for their families.
Agriculture is crucially important for most people in rural Africa. This video shows a number of the farming steps taken to grow yams, cassava and maize in northern Ghana. You can even watch EWB volunteer Nick Jiminez struggle to be a farmer. This is the second video of a similar theme.
Agriculture is crucially important for most people in rural Africa. This video shows a number of the farming steps taken to grow yams, cassava and maize in northern Ghana. You can even watch EWB volunteer Nick Jiminez struggle to be a farmer.
Most people in the world live in rural areas. Many of these people make less than $1 each day. This short video tells the story of one program that is helping such rural people find a sustainable income and better care for their families.
Founded in 2003 by IowaStates College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods (CSRL) empowers people in developing countries to improve their quality of life in ways that can be sustained long-term. Presently, CSRL is directly isting small scale farmer households in Kamuli, one of the poorer districts in Uganda. The goal is to help farmers achieve food and nutrition security and then diversified and secure incomes. Measurable impact in the lives of thousands of people ociated with the program stems primarily from collaboration with two key Ugandan organizations that employ participatory methods to understand the people and their communities history and culture: Volunteer Efforts for Development Concerns (VEDCO) and MakerereUniversity. The intent is to remain in Uganda until sustainability is ured, then replicate the successful model in other developing countries or regions. We are able to fund these programs thanks to generous contributions and gifts. If you would be interested in learning more about our work in Uganda please visit us at http://www.srl.ag.iastate.edu/ for more information. If you are interested in making a donation please go to http://www.srl.ag.iastate.edu/gift/. Together we can make a difference!
Is it possible to diminish world hunger and save the global environment? A new intergovernmental report aims to set the agenda for the future of global food production. The report, which has been undertaken over four years, looks at the potential of agricultural knowledge, science and technology to reduce hunger and poverty and improve rural livelihoods, whilst working towards environmentally, socially and economically sustainable development. Over 400 experts have contributed to the International essment of Agricultural Science and Technology for Development.
This film documents the impact of Oxfam Canada’s ‘Access to Sources of Water’ intervention among the people of Ampara.
This film documents the impact of Oxfam Canada’s Peace Building intervention among the people of Ampara.