Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Implementing Effective, Gender-Inclusive and Sustainable Food Production Processes in the Cerrado

Grantee Name: Associação Dos Produtores Rurais De Quilombos Do Povoado Bonsucesso

Hotspot: Cerrado
Location: Brazil
Amount: $44,960
Dates: Jan 2025 – Dec 2025
Keywords: Biodiversity mainstreaming, Community-based conservation, Education, Gender, Livelihoods, Youth, Governance

Strengthen and encourage protections for native Cerrado vegetation. Promote socio-biodiversity and local culture, generating income for Quilombola women with food production to promote food and nutritional security and gender leadership. The goal is to stay in the community and start a community business since its implementation will be led by the women's collective in Brazil.

Strategic Direction : 3 Support sustainable small and medium enterprises and supply chains

Implementing Effective, Gender-Inclusive and Sustainable Food Production Processes in the Cerrado

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