By Sok Chanraksmey – DPA
The Agroecology Learning Alliance in Southeast Asia (ALiSEA) successfully concluded its 2024 Small Grant Facility, awarding funding to 2 organizations across Cambodia, This initiative, open from August to October 2024, aimed to support innovative projects addressing three critical themes:
- Support and Improve Market Access for Agroecological Products.
- Link Field Experience in Agroecology and Food Systems to Public Policy Framework
- Empower and Strengthen Women and Youth Involvement in Agroecology
ALiSEA received 08 proposals, demonstrating strong interest in advancing agroecology across Cambodia, Notably, the topics of “Empowering women and youth” attracted the most proposals (4), followed by “Improving market access” (3) and “Linking field experience to policy” (1).
There are a total of 04 main evaluators includes representatives from, DPA, GRET, Uni4Coop
Following a rigorous selection process, ALiSEA awarded grants to 2 organizations:
- Topic 1: Support and Improve Market Access for Agroecological Products, Lutheran Hope Cambodia Organization (LHCO) and Co-applicant: Farmer and Nature Net Association (FNN)
- Topic 2: Link Field Experience in Agroecology and Food Systems to Public Policy Framework,
(No successful applicant)
- Topic 3: Empower and Strengthen Women and Youth Involvement in Agroecology, Forests and Livelihood Organization (FLO)
These funded projects have the potential to make significant contributions to the advancement of agroecology in Southeast Asia. By bridging the gaps between field experiences and policy, enhancing market access for sustainable products, and engaging youth in the movement, these initiatives can pave the way for a more resilient and equitable food system in the region.
Overall, ALiSEA’s Small Grant Facility showcases the dynamism and potential of the agroecology movement in Southeast Asia. By supporting innovative initiatives, this program contributes to a more sustainable and equitable future for the region.
For more details on this grant and its awarded projects, please visit the: ALiSEA 2024 Granted Projects – Cambodia.