farmer-to-farmer program strengthening global food security with volunteer technical assistance
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Farmer-to-Farmer ProgramStrengthening Global Food Security with
Volunteer Technical Assistance
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Catholic Relief Services
• International humanitarian agency of Catholic Church in US
• Began in 1943 - relief to refugees in Europe
• Assistance based on need, not creed• In over 90 countries worldwide• Work through established networks
& local partner organizations
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F2F – The Basics
• 5 years
• 500 volunteer assignments
• 4 countries: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia
• Over 19,000 people reached, 50% women
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F2F – Three Part Strategy
1. Support inclusion of rural poor farmers in value chains as producers/service providers
2. Strengthen the resilience of rural farmers in coping with shocks
3. Preserve/enhance essential community natural resources
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F2F – Objectives
Target Women: 50% female
farmers in Africa 40% female US
volunteers
Link to private sector and
government to expand impact
Strengthen value chains including:
GrainsLivestockLegumes
Horticulture
Train on new technologies and
management practices
Improve access to markets
Nutrition interventions
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F2F – Value Chain Development
Strengthening value chains, including:•Grains•Legumes•Oilseeds•Fruits and Vegetables•Dairy•Livestock•Aquaculture•Apiculture
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F2F – Capacity Strengthening
Strengthen the capacity of in-country partners to help rural farmers.• Farmer Organizations• Universities• Agribusinesses (mostly small)• Banks, small scale lenders• Local NGOs• Government Staff• Industry Associations• Environmental Organizations
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F2F VolunteersAmericans from:•Farms and ranches – big and small•Food processing companies•Cooperative extension services•Education institutions•Consulting firms•Agribusinesses•Banks•Non-profits
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Challenges in East Africa• Production – limited use of seed, fertilizer,
irrigation
• Postharvest – lack of processing, good handling and storage practices
• Marketing – lack of links to markets, business skills
• Financial constraints – limited access to credit, poor loan management
• Organizational capacity – poor leadership, limited management skills
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Volunteer RequirementsWhat we are looking for
What is not required
Significant experience in agriculture, agribusiness development, rural finance, nutrition, etc.
College degree
Volunteers willing to spend 1-6 weeks overseas in East Africa
Second language
Good ambassadors who will share their experience to promote F2F
Development or overseas experience
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Volunteer Expenses
F2F covers costs of:•airfare•in-country transportation•lodging•meals•supplemental and evacuation insurance•visa and passport services•etc.
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F2F Volunteer Process
Volunteer applies on F2F website
Volunteer is matched with
scope of work or held for later
CRS makes assignment
preparations from US and East Africa
Volunteer departs for assignment
Volunteer attends in-country briefing
Assignment is completed
Volunteer reports and makes
recommendations
Volunteer returns to US and engages in an F2F outreach
activity
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Who Benefits: The Host• Business improvement
• Updated technology
• Working together
• Cultural exchange
• Continued business relationship/ongoing mentoring
• Financial support
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Who Benefits: The Volunteer• Professional and
personal growth
• Helping people learn to help themselves
• Cultural exchange
• Build relationships
• Travel opportunities
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Who Benefits: The EmployerOur School Systems
• Enhances teacher’s knowledge of and experience with international culture
• Enhances teacher’s knowledge of and experience with international agriculture
• Visibility, notoriety for the school
• Lifelong relationships
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Who Benefits: The United States
• U.S. citizens are educated on the value of U.S. Government agricultural assistance in developing countries.
• Volunteers share their experience with congressional representatives.
• Volunteers share their experience with the media, colleagues, family and friends.
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How Can You Get Involved?• Watch for information through NAAE’s
communications (website, Communities of Practice, U.S. Ag Ed Listserv … be sure NAAE has your current e-mail address in the membership database)
• Tell your colleagues about this opportunity
• Contact Jay Jackman – [email protected]
• Pick up materials here and/or at reception this afternoon
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Farmer-to-Farmer Program
Questions / Comments
(800) 509-0204(859) 257-2224
Cell: (859) 619-4990