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Blooming in the Cerrado: Strengthening Women's Leadership in the Peruaçu Valley

Grantee Name: Instituto Ekos Brasil

Hotspot
Cerrado
Location
Brazil
Amount
$45,305
Dates
Jan 2025 – Dec 2025
Keywords
Biodiversity mainstreaming, Capacity building, Community-based conservation, Conservation finance, Education, Gender, Networks
Enhance the ability of sustainable businesses led by women to address challenges by implementing gender-focused management practices. This project will map and consult with local women-led businesses in the Peruaçu Valley to identify their gaps. Develop a support program to strengthen these businesses and promote women's inclusion in strategic and operational decisions.
Strategic Direction : 3 Support sustainable small and medium enterprises and supply chains

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