Food Security and Sustainable Livelihoods
The Sahyog Foundation is dedicated to tackling critical issues surrounding food security, sustainable agriculture, and livelihoods.
Our Key Focus Areas:
- Food Security: Ensuring access to nutritious and sufficient food for all, with particular attention to vulnerable communities.
- Sustainable Agriculture: Promoting environmentally sound practices that enhance soil, water, and biodiversity conservation while improving crop yields and farmer livelihoods.
- Livelihoods: Supporting rural communities in developing diverse and sustainable livelihood options, including agriculture, livestock, and non-farm enterprises.
Strategies:
- Sustainable Agriculture Practices: Advocating for conservation agriculture, agroforestry, and organic farming to promote soil health, reduce water usage, and diversify crops.
- Farmers’ Capacity Building: Offering training on sustainable farming techniques, crop management, and market access to empower farmers.
- Livestock Development: Enhancing livestock management to increase productivity, boost rural incomes, and ensure food security.
- Value Chain Development: Strengthening market linkages and improving value chains to expand farmers’ market access and increase income potential.
- Rural Entrepreneurship: Fostering rural entrepreneurship and non-farm enterprises to create diversified livelihood options and reduce over-reliance on agriculture.
Benefits:
✔ Improved Food Security: Greater access to nutritious food, reduced hunger, and improved nutritional standards.
✔ Sustainable Livelihoods: Enhanced income, better living standards, and poverty reduction.
✔ Environmental Benefits: Conservation of natural resources, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and improved ecosystem services.
✔ Social Benefits: Empowered rural communities, better health and well-being, and stronger social cohesion.
Global Alignment and Commitments
The Sahyog Foundation aligns with international frameworks, notably the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including:
- Goal 2: Zero Hunger
- Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- Goal 13: Climate Action
- Goal 15: Life on Land
We also actively support the Paris Agreement’s global efforts to combat climate change and transition to a low-carbon economy. Additionally, we advocate for the principles of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Ramsar Convention to promote biodiversity conservation and sustainable wetland management.
Commitment to Natural Resource Management
The Sahyog Foundation is committed to Natural Resource Management to ensure the long-term health of our planet. Through sustainable practices, resource conservation, and fostering equity and participation, we address environmental challenges and work towards a better future for all.