The project “SRI-FOOD – a model for sustainable food production and consumption in Sri Lanka” aims to improve the living conditions of farmers and small entrepreneurs through the adoption of a sustainable system of food production and consumption from an economic, social and environmental point of view.
CEI – Conferenza Episcopale italiana
The project is carried out with the contribution of the funds of the 8xmille to the Catholic Church.
The objectives of the project are:
- Support farmers’ organizations to reduce malnutrition in their families.
- Create income-generating activities from the cultivation of rice, spices, fruits and vegetables.
- Facilitate market access for the most vulnerable and marginalized farmers to lift themselves out of poverty.
The beneficiaries of the project are:
- 60 rice farmers
- 500 spice growers
- 1000 school-age children
- 1000 mothers/caregivers
- 30 micro and small entrepreneurs active in the agri-food chain
Project activities
To achieve the set objectives, the following main activities will be promoted:
- Training of trainers to improve organic and sustainable farming
- Creating an agroforest pilot model for spice growers
- Creation of a water collection and storage system for home gardens
- Distribution of high-quality seeds for rice farmers
- Capacity Building Programs for Organizations
- Agricultural Machinery and Tool Repair Training
- Establishment of a revolving loan and matching grant program
- School Educational Gardens and Children’s Societies
- Business Management, Marketing, and Food Processing Training for Small and Medium Businesses
- Creation of a Primary Drying Unit
- Public event to promote conscious consumption and market opportunities
RESOURCES
- Voices from SRI-FOOD: a collection of success stories – ENG