The project proposal was designed to follow the identified needs at the organisational, national and regional levels. The World’s population is rapidly growing, and as a result, food demand is expected to increase by as much as 98% by 2050. World Economic Forum has recently underlined how much food systems are relevant to all 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Euromonitor International published a report there is one of the key findings is that a new “Fresh Food Economy” is emerging. Understanding modern trends the partners are willing to share their rich experience to contribute to empowering rural women and enhancing rural development. RWSFF targets social inclusion and enhances access for disadvantaged learners, such as rural women, small-scale farmers who are located in less-favoured areas, feeling social exclusion and limited market entry due to lack of entrepreneurial skills. THE AIM To contribute to rural women’s empowerment by encouraging new trends “Fresh Food Economy” and agricultural entrepreneurship, as well as additional farm-related segments of the rural economy, contributing to generating income and employment, taking into account the adaptability of methods and technologies to meet local conditions in each partner's country. THE OBJECTIVES To put in place a sustainable process of empowerment and self-initiative of rural women (involved in agriculture or the agriculture supply chain) which will continue to evolve after the project’s completion. To promote the consumption of local and quality food from small producers. DIRECT PARTICIPANTS 40 rural women who face geographic and economic obstacles 80 rural women who are involved in agriculture or the agriculture supply chain 8 facilitators/educators belonging participating organisations 220 persons in dissemination events The estimated number of indirect users is approximately 4000. Duration of the project is 24 months and contains 3 stages. It includes 3 Transnational Meetings, 4 Multiplier Events and the short-term joint staff training even. Stage 1: November 2019 - July 2020 The focus is on building the network, preparation of Online Platform and local work. - Preparatory and Preliminary research - A range of events with rural women (meetings, discussions) and raise awareness interest for participation - Startup the Network of Women from Rural Communities (NWRC) and formulation accompanying documents - Creation of the Platform Community Access to Fresh Foods Stage 2: August 2020 - April 2021 The focus is on developing ToT, the incentive for greater involvement in NWRC and working on Online Platform, local work and promotion of local fresh food. - Publication of Guide Access to Fresh Foods - Production of structured RWSFF Training of Trainers Course with 4 modules Stage 3: May - October 2021 - Implementation in practice RWSFF Training of Trainers Course through C1 for adult educators - Running a Pilot RWSFF Training engaging a group of 10 rural women in each partner country At all project time, activities also include: - Joint online work, an operation of each partner on a local level and cooperation to the achievement of the results - Enlargement and implementation NWRC by an attraction of stakeholders - Project Management/Coordination - Informing and communication - Capacity building and networking - Communication with stakeholders - Quality management - Dissemination and exploitation EXPECTED RESULTS 1. Rural women increased knowledge about new trends “Fresh Food Economy” and agricultural entrepreneurship 2. Effective practical solutions designed to help women in rural areas who are small food producers 3. Improved access to nutritious, fresh foods for all citizens by promoting health, protecting the agricultural assets and natural resources 4. Improved competencies and upgraded the skills of adult facilitators/educators belonging to community groups and grassroots organisations 5. Successful dissemination of project results that are available for use throughout Europe Envisaged significant positive results in terms of rural women: - Newly acquired or reinforced key competences -Increased abilities to planning, development, and management of small businesses in agro-industries - Increased opportunities for getting income, self-employment and employability thanks to the relevant skills gained TANGIBLE RESULTS Intellectual Outputs (5 language versions: RS, HR, IT, GR, EN): The Network of Women from Rural Communities (NWRC) The Platform Community Access to Fresh Foods Guide Access to Fresh Foods RWSFF Training of Trainers Course ENVISAGED IMPACT RWSFF enhances skills of rural women to grapple with economic and social problems, contributes transformation within local communities and bring positive effects to the systems of social inclusion, empowerment rural women and farming. POTENTIAL LONGER-TERM BENEFITS RWSFF can help make farming more profitable and ensure that farmland and healthy, flavorful food will be available for future generations.
RWSFF targets social inclusion and access to disadvantaged learners, such as rural women, small-scale farmers in less-favoured areas, who feel social exclusion and limited market entry. THE AIM To contribute to rural women’s empowerment by encouraging new trends “Fresh Food Economy” and agricultural entrepreneurship, as well as additional farm-related segments of the rural economy, contributing to generating income and employment, taking into account the adaptability of methods and technologies to meet local conditions in each partner's country. THE OBJECTIVES To put in place a sustainable process of empowerment and self-initiative of rural women (involved in agriculture or the agriculture supply chain) which will continue to evolve after the project’s completion To promote the consumption of local and quality food from small producers To share innovative models within rural areas and create a bridge between similar characteristics areas by diffusing project outcomes, learning tools and methods at local, national and international levels All the set goals are intertwined and strongly include the creation of conditions and educational materials for adult teaching, with a special focus on women in rural areas.
The project is designed to follow the identified needs at the participating organisations’ level and social needs identified at the national/regional levels. The World’s population is rapidly growing, and more and more people are joining the middle class. As a result, food demand is expected to increase by as much as 98% by 2050. Agriculture already accounts for 1/3 of land use (with 40% of degraded agricultural land), while modern agriculture brings out a broad range of social challenges, health and safety issues and a more difficult economic environment for all but the most successful farms. Environmental issues and the benefits of grown food to people's health also matter to Europe and the region's economy. All this emphasises the importance of sustainable and healthy food. In January 2019, Euromonitor International published a report on trends "The Future of the meal: mapping a new fresh food economy" with one of the key findings that a new “Fresh Food Economy” is emerging. Taking into account modern trends, the partners are ready to share their rich experiences to contribute to empowering and teaching rural women and enhancing rural development.