Weltweit-Gesellschaft zur Förderung lokaler Initiativen e.V.

Have an insight in our new project in Baiteshwor Rural Municipality, Nepal. Some weeks ago I had the possibility to meet Bhav, our project leader in Nepal, in Kathmandu. We had a interesting talk and he told me about the poor access to good nutrition for students in Nepal and his vision to face this challenge with a promising project idea: Bhav is an Expert of climate smart agriculture and he and his team are working on a concept to combine a healthy school fed programm for children and organic food production together with the local Goldmadevi farmers group. In the future the children at the school have access to nutritious and locally produced food as an alternative to cheap but unhealthy junk food. The meals are paid by the school and the farmers get supported with education and substitution. The project team plants to execute activities at the farrmer´s, teacher´s and student´s level to raise the awareness about ecological farming and adequate nutrition of the producers and consumers. The farmers also benefit from the stable income they get by the deal with the school. I´m looking forward to follow the progress of this interdisciplinary project and I wish the team a successful start. #ecologicalfarming #healthynutrition #ruraldevelopment #localconnectivity #education 

The newly established Kibaha Environmental Conservation Action (KECA) started its work on our new partnership project "Kibaha Apiculture Center" in October. The goal is to build a training Center for beekeeping and bamboo education in Tanzania. The first day of construction was the 12th of October, and now, 5 weeks later, the Center is almost finished! Ok, we prepared for this project - funded by the BMZ small project fund - for almost two years, but that it would evolve so fast is really astonishing. We are thankful for the reliable construction workers, the KECA board supervising every second of the construction progress and of course the Schmitz Foundation aka BMZ for its trust and support. #tanzaniabeekeeping #actionnetworkworldwide #tanzaniabamboo

🌱 Boosting a Green Economy in Pakistan with Olive Cultivation 🌱 Sustainability Week Pakistan (SWP) is making strides toward climate adaptation by empowering youth with climate-resilient skills that uplift marginalized communities. As part of this effort, thousands of olive trees are being planted across Bajaur and Lower Dir, creating lush green valleys and generating economic hope. According to Dr. Mohammad Naeem of Swabi University, Pakistan spends billions annually on edible oil imports, yet 4.4 million hectares of land are prime for olive cultivation. Expanding local olive farming can significantly cut these costs, boost farmers' incomes, reduce poverty, and drive Pakistan toward self-sufficiency in edible oil. 🌍💚 #SustainableAgriculture #GreenEconomy #ClimateAction #Pakistan

🌱 Webinar Recap: Enhancing Soil Health – Insights from India 🌱 We’re excited to share the key takeaways from our recent webinar on “Enhancing Soil Health – Insights from India”, where experts from the Patanjali Organic Research Institute (PORI), Haridwar, India, walked us through a comprehensive value chain approach to soil collection, testing, and result dissemination. The webinar highlighted the innovative use of IT solutions for traceability, ensuring transparency throughout the soil management process. PORI’s extensive field experience in soil testing within the Haridwar district provided valuable insights into sustainable soil practices and effective community engagement. This insightful session was jointly organized by Action Network Worldwide, Global Agricultural Extension and Rural Services, and PORI , drawing participants from India and over a dozen countries. The event wrapped up with a vibrant Q&A session, addressing participant queries and leaving everyone with actionable points to improve soil health. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to this enriching discussion! 🌍 if you like to get notified of similar events in the future please register for the email newsletter on our website 👉🏼 https://welt-weit.org/

A lot of things have happened for the beekeepers at Kibaha and Ruvu this year: Heavy weather had destroyed the the beekeeping lodge. Mr Vicent Mwakamo, a beekeeper from Kibaha, and his team spend a lot of effort to clean the house with the beehives and secure the honey production again. Beside that Mr Mwakamo represented the beekeepers of Kibaha and Ruvu at the National exhibition in Morogoro. They brought buckets full of honey for the visitors to taste and sell it. #beekeeping #ruralempowerment #actionnetworkworldwide

On 18th September 2023, Blue Carbon Tanzania (BCT) Director Debora Benjamen contributed to an Insightful webinar deeply describing the Agroforestry solutions for Salt-Affected Coastal environments in Eastern Africa. Focusing on innovative approaches to sustainable land management and restoring degraded ecosystems in these challenging coastal regions. . . Cc: Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) GmbH ERGO Group AG Trinity College Dublin Climate-KIC

We are looking back at a very insightful event which explored various aspects of agroforestry-based land use in salt-affected coastal environments of Eastern Africa. The webinar recording, as well as the individual presentations, are available via the Saline Agriculture Working Group on our Action Network Worldwide Platform after registration: https://lnkd.in/dKDZu3DC A big thanks to all the individuals and institutions which made this event possible! Associação dos Amigos do Bambu - ASSAMBA , Weltweit-Cooperative for the Promotion of Local Initiatives e.V. , IIAM Instituto de Investigação Agrária , Universidade Eduardo Mondlane , 𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗢𝗗𝗘𝗦 , The Salt Doctors , IVM Institute for Environmental Studies , CIFOR-ICRAF , Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) GmbH , Blue Carbon Tanzania (BCT) , Bambu Batu , Planboo #Salinity #SalineAgriculture #Agroforestry #EasternAfrica #EbA

Our second edition of the in-person Project Management Summer Academy just recently came to an end. 20 participants from 16 different nations stayed and learned together in Bad Soden for 5 days. They worked on six different projects and presented them at the last day to an external audience. One project won the pitch presentation with a seed capital of 2160€ granted from Weltweit and from donations of the invited guests. Read more about the Summer Academy and the winner project “Pathways to Joyful Integration” on our website in the News section.  #Actionnetworkworldwide #Projectmanagement

🌿 Sustainability in Action: Olive Nurseries Established in Dir Lower! 🌿 We're thrilled to announce the successful establishment and completion of two olive nurseries in Paito Kalay, Dir Lower, as part of Sustainability Week Pakistan. These nurseries are not just a step towards a greener future, but also a source of livelihood, creating green jobs for at least eight local farmers. The nurseries will serve as vital hubs for grafting and planting olives, contributing to the sustainable development of the region. #sustainableforestry #treenurseries #greenjobs #treesofthefuture #actionnetworkworldwide 

𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥: 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘁-𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 Join us for the “Mozambican Saline Agriculture Research and Practice” (𝗠𝗼𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗣) project's kickoff webinar, focusing on agroforestry solutions to combat coastal land degradation in Eastern Africa. This event will gather experts and stakeholders to discuss current challenges, share knowledge, and lay the groundwork for future project phases. https://lnkd.in/epimaD_3 We look forward to seeing you there! You can 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 for the event via the Action Network Worldwide Platform, stay updated on future events and to continuously interact with like-minded actors in our Saline Agriculture working group: https://lnkd.in/d4h3DTNr Alternatively 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 the Webinar directly in Zoom: https://lnkd.in/dRTmZ9wf Associação dos Amigos do Bambu - ASSAMBA, Weltweit-Cooperative for the Promotion of Local Initiatives e.V. , IIAM Instituto de Investigação Agrária, Universidade Eduardo Mondlane, 𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗢𝗗𝗘𝗦, The Salt Doctors, IVM Institute for Environmental Studies, CIFOR-ICRAF, Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) GmbH, Bambu Batu #Salinity #SalineAgriculture #Agroforestry #EasternAfrica #EbA