Finance a project
Action contre la Faim runs projects in more than 50 countries. Because the causes of hunger are multiple, the projects are multi-sectoral and draw on a wealth of expertise.
Access to water, health, sustainable agriculture and food, resilience in the face of climate change, gender inequality, response to humanitarian emergencies – the areas of intervention are varied and coordinated in conjunction with local structures.
Your organisation can finance all or part of a specific project set up by Action contre la Faim. We will support you every step of the way.
Some examples of projects
IRAQ: DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEMS TO SUPPORT CLIMATE-RESILIENT AGRICULTURE
Iraq is the 5thmost vulnerable country in the world to climate change. 92% of agricultural land is threatened by overexploitation of water resources and desertification. The agricultural sector consumes 70-80% of the country’s water resources, salinises the soil and degrades the land. Climate change is exacerbating the vulnerability of small farmers who depend mainly on the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, whose water levels are falling.
The project aims to improve the food security and agricultural productivity of small farmers in southern Iraq by implementing drip irrigation systems, which address the problems of water scarcity and salinisation exacerbated by climate change. The initiative includes the training, creation and strengthening of Farmer Field Schools to provide technical and agro-ecological training to promote sustainable farming practices and integrated soil fertility management. Drought-resistant seeds, biofertilisers and essential nutrients are provided to help smallholders adapt to changing climatic conditions, and farmer cooperatives are created to build resilience and incomes.
ZIMBABWE: ENSURING FOOD SECURITY FOR SMALL-SCALE FARMERS AND PROTECTING BIODIVERSITY BY USING ALTERNATIVE POLLINATORS
In Zimbabwe, the development of increasingly intensive agriculture, the growing use of insecticides, monoculture and deforestation are increasingly threatening the habitats and survival of pollinators. There is a real lack of awareness and practical techniques to encourage farmers to engage in the conservation of natural resources and the habitat of wild pollinators, leading to a decline in the pollination of vital food plants and crops. This has a destructive impact on biodiversity and on the production and food security of resource-poor small-scale farmers who depend on ecosystem services for their production.
The project aims to increase incomes, ensure food security for small-scale farmers and protect biodiversity by exploiting alternative pollinators. This will be achieved through the creation of 140 EPA (Exploitation de Pollinisateurs Alternatifs) community gardens; the training of communities and farmers in agroecology and biodiversity assessment; the coordination of resources and interventions concerning adolescent health and nutrition; and the provision of professional and scientific services. In all, 1,500 beneficiaries will benefit directly from the project and a total of 7,500 beneficiaries will be positively impacted by the project.
ECO-WEAVING: CONVERTING BANANA WASTE INTO ORGANIC TEXTILES IN PAKISTAN
Sindh is the region of Pakistan that produces 80% of the country’s bananas, an important crop for Pakistan. Banana plantations there generate 35,000 tonnes of waste every year, with harmful effects on the environment. At the same time, farmers in the region have limited access to sustainable practices and to the financial resources they need to farm more efficiently.
The aim of the project is therefore to reuse banana waste to make sustainable textiles and organic fertilisers, in order to boost agricultural productivity and economic opportunities for farmers and artisans in Sindh, particularly women. It includes training, knowledge sharing and the creation of market links to promote environmental sustainability and socio-economic empowerment.
500 people will benefit from this programme > 250 farmers, 50% of whom are women, and 250 craftspeople, also 50% of whom are women.
Action contre la Faim operates in more than 50 countries, 25 of which are managed by the Action contre la Faim head office in France.
As a company, you can also fund a country directly and make a real difference to the people there.
Water, health, gender inequality, agro-ecology, nutrition… you can also finance a specific area of expertise and thus link your CSR policy and your sector of activity to meeting the challenges of these issues.