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- Training courses in organic farming methods to promote soil fertility and resource-saving water management<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Training courses on healthy eating<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Income generation: for example, participation in agricultural fairs to market products and raise awareness of agroecology and local organic products among the population and the hospitality industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Promoting the political participation of women in indigenous and smallholder communities and before local authorities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Networking and lobbying: Promoting dialogue between indigenous, traditional farming and scientific research in the field of agroecology and forming alliances with other non-profit and government organizations in the field of agroecology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cross-project training on the links between climate change and gender equality and the prevention of sexualized violence<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Training in agroecological farming methods (use of local seeds, organic fertilizers, biological pest control, mixed crops and others) and sustainable water management. Promoting healthy nutrition and increasing income through market access and surpluses <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Project progress 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Our seven partner organizations in this project carried out various activities and measures to achieve the project objectives in 2025. They are presented for each partner organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fundaci\u00f3n Machaqa Amawta - FMA<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The Machaqa Amawta Foundation promoted the development of technical, productive and organizational capacities in the communities. Young people, women and community authorities were involved with the aim of creating a joint production and environmental agenda. Numerous families learned practical methods for better agroecological production. They achieved higher and better quality agricultural yields and improved their nutrition as well as the income opportunities of their households.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Women and young people were involved on an equal footing with men and strengthened in leadership roles. The communities learned how important gender equality is for a functioning community life and social justice. Thanks to the guidance and support provided by FMA, it was also possible to overcome tensions resulting from the innovations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prodiasure<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The Prodiasur Foundation developed an action plan in one community based on the methodology \u201eRecognizing abundance and scarcity\u201c. Based on the plan, a water source was restored by removing 60 eucalyptus trees that were drying out the source. A team of women now regularly measures the water quality of the springs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prodiasur achieved awareness-raising and change through continuous training via talks and workshops: for families on productivity, income generation and equality; in separate groups of women, men and young people to explore gender roles; for young people to clarify their needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Focapaci<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
In its project, Focapaci combines theoretical and practical training as well as technical advice on water management, agroecological production and reforestation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A participatory approach strengthens neighborhood coalitions, committees and consolidates organizational processes in food sovereignty, water management, income generation and climate change adaptation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plataforma Nacional de Suelos - PNS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The PNS network successfully carried out training and exchange sessions between smallholder farmers. As a result, the producers learned how strategically important integrated water management, sustainable soil management, a varied diet, the preservation of indigenous seed varieties and ecological waste management are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition, several stakeholders were able to participate in a coordinated manner in the development of the National Strategy for Agroecology, a public instrument that enables administrations to design agroecological policies, programs and projects and implement them with public funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cedepas<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The project activities strengthened the capacities of indigenous communities in water management and spatial planning. Communities developed criteria for the protection of water sources, defined productive uses of the territory and involved more women and young people in decision-making processes. Communities were sensitized to responsible and careful water management. Irrigation committees have been strengthened so that they can exert more influence on policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Further families have been trained in agroecological methods and healthy food systems - so that the general resilience of the communities is also growing. The new seed bank, in which many families participate, is now a symbol of food sovereignty and climate resilience. The regional farmers' forum promoted innovation and reinforced the certainty that agroecological production is the key to sustainable agriculture. Various training courses on income generation increased diversification options for families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CBC Puno<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The Centro Bartolom\u00e9 de las Casas trained environmental activists and successfully implemented measures for gender equality, such as learning spaces for both girls and boys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the network of female leaders, Aymara and Quechua women consolidated their leadership role. In 2025, they made a significant contribution to Lake Titicaca being granted the status of a legal entity in a state decree and they also played an important role in publicizing this decree. The next step is to draw up the regulations, and the women in the network visited 14 village communities and reached around 680 people to provide information on the drafting of these regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Centro de la Mujer Peruana Flora Trist\u00e1n - CMP<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Workshops were held by the agroecological school with female producers, focusing on economic independence, food security and food sovereignty. The producers then provided further training as multipliers in their communities. 30 female producers from Huasao, Patabamba and Mu\u00f1apata were empowered through good cultivation techniques. 30 greenhouses and drip irrigation modules were maintained. Training processes combined theory (workshops, review days) with practice (on-site advice) and led to more sustainable learning in the cultivation of fields and greenhouses, for income and nutrition - and promoted a more equitable distribution of roles in the families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The women's association and Flora Trist\u00e1n were included in the local development coordination office. Awareness-raising campaigns on the right to healthy production and nutrition were held at markets and fairs in Cusco, which 920 people were able to take advantage of. Organizationally, the women's association was strengthened and anchored at community, city and regional level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Water extraction for disaster protection: since 2025 as a project with its own number<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Infiltration ditches, water retention basins and a long-term reforestation strategy are measures to reduce the risks posed by droughts. Reforestation in particular helps to moisten the soil and revitalize important ecosystems. Since January 1, 2025, these activities have been made possible by a special fund with the project number 400.1022. Donations and funding contributions are used on an ongoing and targeted basis in the area of water catchment to adapt to climate change in the Andes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
See here our 5-part documentary film<\/a> to our food sovereignty projects in the Andes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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