1. Agricultural projects with internally displaced communities of Chocó
Location
Tadó y Condoto, Chocó
Partners
Fundación Amichocó, Conexión Colombia
Objectives
The project sought to ensure sources of income and food for displaced Afro-Colombian communities, through agricultural projects.
Activities
Construction of infrastructure and resources for animal breeding such as hog farming, fishing, poultry (laying hens and broilers).
Results
Increase in the income of the beneficiary families, and of their food choices with the consumption of products raised independently.
Beneficiaries
497
Internally displaced persons returning to the municipalities of Tadó and Condoto.
2. Water tanks for Chocó
Location
Istmina, Tadó, Cantón de Pablo y Unión Panamericana, Chocó
Partners
Archdioceses of Istmina, Conexión Colombia
Objectives
In order to respond to the lack of a sewage system, aqueduct and the pollution of the rivers in the region, the project was aimed at strengthening the rainwater supply system for human consumption.
Activities
Purchase of 100 water tanks.
Installation of tanks.
Community training in the use and maintenance of tanks.
Results
Beneficiary families were able to gain access to a safe and sustainable water supply, which had positive impact on their health.
