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Project staff discusses the proceedings for the
construction of an irrigation system with farmers in Giria. Fishing boats in the G iria harbour; some of them
have been designed and constructed with project funds to improve
on the traditional fishing techniques. A farmer clearing his 'Onoto' field . 'Onoto' is
a plant whose fruit is used to produce red pigments for food colouring.
The farmer became owner of this plot through the projects' efforts
in obtaining land titles. A farmer inspecting his 'Onoto' field . 'Onoto'
is a plant whose fruit is used to produce red pigments for food
colouring. The farmer became owner of this plot through the projects'
efforts in obtaining land titles. A farmer waters his small orange trees. The tire
around the tree helps to maintain humidity and protects against
insects. A banana farmers' family members clean a drainage
canal in preparation of the rainy season. The farmer received
technical assistance and his land title via the project. A female farmer from Tunapuy cuts dry leaves from
her banana plants. The project has provided her with a land title
and a loan for new seeds. An extension officer from the project visits a
farmer in 'Rio Grande' who has started an orange tree crop with
the help of a loan from the project. A farmer waters his small orange trees. The tire
around the tree helps to maintain humidity and protects against
insects. Family members of a small farm owner work at a
cacao nursery at FUNCACAO in Tunapuy. Family members of a small farm owner work at a
cacao nursery at FUNCACAO in Tunapuy. Workers at FONCACAO clear a bed of young cacao
plants and plant cacao beans in a nursery in Tunapuy. Workers at FONCACAO clean a bed of young cacao
plants and plant cacao beans in a nursery in Tunapuy. Workers at FONCACAO plant cacao beans in a nursery
in Tunapuy. A farmer working on the hillside of Tunapuy where
he grows banana and cacao crops. A farmers' wife and daughter water a young cacao
tree. Family members of a small farm owner work at a
cacao nursery at FUNCACAO in Tunapuy. A farmer and her daughter water young orange trees
in the hilly region of 'Chuparipal', using water from a reservoir
built with a loan from the project. A farmer (left) and an extension worker from the
project examine a young orange tree. A woman's' association in Guasimal produce handicrafts
from dried flowers. The women started their business with a loan
from the project. A female farmer and two extension agents from the
project inspect a young cacao tree that she has planted in her
banana plantation, using the existing banana trees as shelter
from the sun. The farmer is an IFAD loan recipient. A woman's' association in Quebrada al dentro produce
handicrafts from dried flowers. The women started their business
with technical assistance and a loan from the project. A woman's' association in Quebrada al dentro produce
handicrafts from dried flowers. The women started their business
with technical assistance and a loan from the project. Farmers and extension agents in Quebrada al dentro
meet to exchange information and ideas. Farmers and extension agents in Quebrada al dentro
meet to exchange information and ideas. Farmers and extension agents in Quebrada al dentro
meet to exchange information and ideas. A dressmaking workshop in Benites improves women's'
work opportunities. A dressmaking workshop in Benites improves women's'
work opportunities. A dressmaking workshop in Benites improves women's'
work opportunities. A dressmaking workshop in Benites improves women's'
work opportunities. A dressmaking workshop in Benites improves women's'
work opportunities. A dressmaking workshop in Benites improves women's'
work opportunities. Extension agents work with farmers in demonstrating
spraying techniques on crops.. Extension agents work with farmers in demonstrating
spraying techniques on crops.. An older farmer shifts his sons' cacao beans. A farmers young son shifts his fathers cacao beans.
The worker of a state run cacao and coconut production
demonstrates how they dry coconut in the open air. A small farm owner in El Pilar dries his cacao
beans in front of his home. A small farm owner in El Pilar dries his cacao
beans in the yard of his home. Members of a woman's' association in Cachipal sell
their home-made products such as jam, cookies, and handicrafts
in a roadside kiosk provided by the project. Members of a woman's' association in Cachipal sell
their home-made products such as jam, cookies, and handicrafts
in a roadside kiosk provided by the project. Members of a woman's' association in Cachipal sell
their home-made products such as jam, cookies, and handicrafts
in a roadside kiosk provided by the project. Fishing boats docked in the Giria harbour. Some
of them have been designed and constructed with project funds
to improve on traditional fishing techniques. Fishing boats docked in the G iria harbour. Some
of them have been designed and constructed with project funds
to improve on traditional fishing techniques. The worker of a state run cacao and coconut production
demonstrates how they dry coconut in the open air. Members of a woman's' association in Cachipal sell
their home-made products such as jam, cookies, and handicrafts
in a roadside kiosk provided by the project. Members of a women's' association in Giria in their
studio where they produce handicrafts such as paintings, puppets,
flower arrangements and ceramics. They have received training
and a loan from the project. A farmer from Rio de G iria irrigates his banana
plantation with water he pumps from a nearby river. Soon he will
be able to use the reservoir he has constructed and paid for .
He has taken part in several training courses sponsored by the
project and has received his land title through the projects'
initiative. A farmer from Rio de Giria irrigates his banana
plantation with water he pumps from a nearby river. Soon he will
be able to use the reservoir he has constructed and paid for .
He has taken part in several training courses sponsored by the
project and has received his land title through the projects'
initiative. Members of a women's' association in G iria in
their studio where they produce handicrafts such as paintings,
puppets, flower arrangements and ceramics. They have received
training and a loan from the project. A farmer from Rio de Giria irrigates his banana
plantation with water he pumps from a nearby river. Soon he will
be able to use the reservoir he has constructed and paid for .
He has taken part in several training courses sponsored by the
project and has received his land title through the projects'
initiative. Fishing boats docked in the G iria harbour. Some
of them have been designed and constructed with project funds
to improve on traditional fishing techniques. A fisherman from Macuro seals his boat. Fishing boats docked in the Giria harbour. Some
of them have been designed and constructed with project funds
to improve on traditional fishing techniques. A fisherman from Macuro seals his boat. The demonstration of fishing techniques on a fishing
boat designed and constructed with project funds. It has a regular
crew of six fishermen who are co-owners of the boat. The demonstration of fishing techniques on a fishing
boat designed and constructed with project funds. It has a regular
crew of six fishermen who are co-owners of the boat. Sign prepared by local beneficiaries. The message
conveys their support and appreciation for the improvements brought
to the community through IFAD-generated project assistance. Ms Gladis working in her rural grocery store. With
assistance from the project, she improved and expanded her 10-year-old
microenterprise. Ms Gladis's daughter working in their rural grocery
store. With assistance from the project, she improved and expanded
her 10-year-old microenterprise. Ms Gladis's daughter working in their rural grocery
store. With assistance from the project, she improved and expanded
her 10-year-old microenterprise. Local beneficiaries of the community savings and
loan association meet in Sabaneta. The project encourages leadership,
educational activities and the strengthening of social capital.
Local beneficiaries of the community savings and
loan association meet in Sabaneta. The project encourages leadership,
educational activities and the strengthening of social capital.
Beneficiary Orlando Bautista attends meeting of
the local community savings and loan association in Sabaneta village.
The project encourages leadership, educational activities and
the strengthening of social capital. |
T-shirt custom made for the community savings and
loan association in Sabaneta village. Project beneficiary Saida
Avenda o explains that the logo is a symbol of support for their
work. Beneficiary Orlando Bautista in his 'new' 1972
pick-up truck. With a loan from the project, he was able to start
a tomato plantation. He used his profits to purchase this truck
and now can transport his goods to the market. Maide Pereira, president of the community savings
and loan association in Sabaneta. With assistance from the project,
she started a banana and coffee plantation and used profits to
renovate her mud-brick home. Maide Pereira's mother. Maide is president of the
community savings and loan association in Sabaneta. With assistance
from the project, she stared a banana and coffee plantation and
used profits to renovate her mud-brick home. Farmer Alberto Marquez in his corn field. With
assistance from the project, he started a corn plantation. He
earns a living while providing the community with a necessary
commodity. Maide Pereira's mother. Maide is president of the
community savings and loan association in Sabaneta. With assistance
from the project, she stared a banana and coffee plantation and
used profits to renovate her mud-brick home. Maide Pereira's mother. Maide is president of the
community savings and loan association in Sabaneta. With assistance
from the project, she stared a banana and coffee plantation and
used profits to renovate her mud-brick home. Maide Pereira's mother. Maide is president of the
community savings and loan association in Sabaneta. With assistance
from the project, she stared a banana and coffee plantation and
used profits to renovate her mud-brick home. Maide Pereira, president of the community savings
and loan association in Sabaneta. With assistance from the project,
she stared a banana and coffee plantation. She used profits to
renovate her mud-brick home and to purchase supplies. Son of farmer Maria Hernandez. She is a new member
of the Nuestra Seora del CarmenCommunity Savings and Loan Association
in Mocochopo. With a loan from the association, she expanded her
production. She is also thankful for the greater unity the project
has brought to the families living in the region. Maria Hernandez, a new member of the Nuestra Se
ora del Carmen Community Savings and Loan Association in Mocochopo.
With a loan from the association, she expanded her production.
She is also thankful for the greater unity the project has brought
to the families living in the region. Maria Hernandez, a new member of the Nuestra Seora
del Carmen Community Savings and Loan Association in Mocochopo.
With a loan from the association, she expanded her production.
She is also thankful for the greater unity the project has brought
to the families living in the region. Son of farmer Maria Hernandez. She is a new member
of the Nuestra Se ora del CarmenCommunity Savings and Loan Association
in Mocochopo. With a loan from the association, she expanded her
production. She is also thankful for the greater unity the project
has brought to the families living in the region. Vielma Altube, president of the Nuestra Seora del
Carmen Community Savings and Loan Association in Mocochopo. The
association offers credit to farmers to start or to expand an
agricultural business. Guillermo Altube, a beneficiary of the Nuestra
Se ora del Carmen Community Savings and Loan Association in Mocochopo.
The project offers credit to farmers to start or to expand an
agricultural business. Local beneficiaries in Sabaneta village. The local
community savings and loan association offers credit to farmers
to start or to expand an agricultural business. Road sign made by beneficiaries in Sabaneta. The
sign illustrates where headquarters of the project and the local
community savings and loan association are located. Guillermo Altube, a beneficiary of the Nuestra
Seora del Carmen Community Savings and Loan Association in Mocochopo.
The project offers credit to farmers to start or to expand an
agricultural business. Teresa, a new member of the Nuestra Se ora del
Carmen Community Savings and Loan Association in Mocochopo. This
local association offers credit to farmers to start or to expand
an agricultural business. Group meeting of the San Antonio de Padua Community
Savings and Loan Association. With 150 members, it is the largest
credit group in the project area. Group meeting of the San Antonio de Padua Community
Savings and Loan Association. With 150 members, it is the largest
credit group in the project area. Marleny Pena de Guillen and Jose Alexis Zambrano.
They sell stock to members of the San Antonio de Padua Community
Savings and Loan Association. Marleny Pena de Guillen and Jose Alexis Zambrano.
They sell stock to members of the San Antonio de Padua Community
Savings and Loan Association. Marleny Pena de Guillen and Jose Alexis Zambrano.
They sell stock to members of the San Antonio de Padua Community
Savings and Loan Association. Ms Simon working at her home. She is a beneficiary
of the community savings and loan association in her village.
Pedro Guillen milking cows. His mother, Corina
Gonzalez, purchased the cows with assistance from the community
savings and loan association in their village. Corina Gonzale outside her home in El Hato de Chiguara.
She is a beneficiary of the community savings and loan association
in her village. Emerita de Zambrano, secretary of the association
of artisans in El Casique. Emerita de Zambrano, secretary of the association
of artisans in El Casique. Local beneficiaries in El Hato de Chiguara. Local beneficiaries in El Hato de Chiguara. Corina Gonzale outside her home in El Hato de Chiguara.
She is a beneficiary of the community savings and loan association
in her village. Juamita Mendez, president of the association of
artisans in Casiques, Palazon and Pedregal. Mr Constantino, local beneficiary, playing the
cuatro in El Filo. Local beneficiary in the region of Municipio de
Sucre. Daughter of Jose Gregorio Hernandez weaving a hammock
on a loom purchased with credit from the project. Jose Gregorio
and his daughter manage the business from their home in Rastrojito.
Local beneficiary in the region of Municipio de
Sucre. Farmer Jose Gregorio Herandez selling a hand-made
chinchorro (a type of hammock) to Jose Guillermo Reyes. Jose Gregorio
purchased the loom with credit from the project. He manages the
business from his home in Rastrojito. Farmer Jose Gregorio Herandez with his herd of
goats in Rastrojito. Farmer Maria Fernanda in front of her home in Rastrojito.
She and her husband raise goats. The project taught them how to
make improvements to their farm. Carmen Pia drawing water from the hand-pump in
Cuesta Grande. Son of Jose Gregorio weaving a hammock. Mr. Gregorio
purchased the loom with credit from the project. They manage the
business from their home in Rastrojito. Delia is learning to weave a hammock. She and other
children in the village are learning the trade in order to help
their families increase production. Jamie weaves a hammock. Her father, Jose Gregorio,
purchased the loom with credit from the project. They manage the
business from their home in Rastrojito. Farmer Sanchez works on his red pepper plantation.
He improved his harvest by attending a project-supported training
programme on water management and irrigation methods. Farmer Sanchez works on his red pepper plantation.
He improved his harvest by attending a project-supported training
programme on water management and irrigation methods. Farmer Sanchez works on his red pepper plantation.
He improved his harvest by attending a project-supported training
programme on water management and irrigation methods. Farmer Sanchez works on his red pepper plantation.
He improved his harvest by attending a project-supported training
programme on water management and irrigation methods. Farmer William irrigating his red peppers in Cuesta
Grande. The project taught him water management and new irrigation
techniques. He mixes fertilizer with the water to improve his
crops. Evaristo Arrieche, president of the Association
Civil de Productores de Pozo Blanco. The group's seven families
receive a joint loan from the project. They grow tomatoes and
red peppers, and their earnings are increasing. Ramon Arrieche at the Guesta Grande village reservoir,
Pozo Blanco II. He trains the project extensionist, Paulino Yepes,
and assists with all aspects of the project. Ramon Arrieche at the Guesta Grande village reservoir,
Pozo Blanco II. He trains the project extensionist, Paulino Yepes,
and assists with all aspects of the project. Evaristo Arrieche, president of the Association
Civil de Productores de Pozo Blanco. The group's seven families
receive a joint loan from the project. They grow tomatoes and
red peppers, and their earnings are increasing. Beneficiaries Alfredo Rodriguez and Victoria de
Rodriguez in front of their shop. They sell goat milk and sweets.
Alfredo is wearing a T-shirt that promotes the project. Ali Pi a inspecting the worksite of a new reservoir
in Cuesta Grande. He is coordinator of the Fe y Esperanza (faith
and hope) civil association. Although he has not grown anything
in two years because of the drought, he vows, If God gives us
water tonight to fill this reservoir, I will start growing tomorrow.
Ms Victoria making pastries. She attended several
cooking/baking courses promoted by the project. With her new skills
she opened a bakery. Farmer Alfredo tending to goats. With assistance
from the project, he purchased the goats and started a farming
business in Camacaro. Farmer Alfredo tending to goats. With assistance
from the project, he purchased the goats and started a farming
business in Camacaro. New member of the community savings and loan association
in Camacaro. New member of the community savings and loan association
in Camacaro. New member of the community savings and loan association
in Camacaro. Alfonso Mendoza, treasurer of the Los Nuevos Vecinos
(the new neighbours) Community Savings and Loan Association in
Camacaro. Martin Parra-fiscal of the Unidos Entre Amigos
(unity among friends) Community Savings and Loan Association in
El Lavito. 26 founders received 4 000 bolivares each to start
a small farming enterprise. |
