Summary
The project focuses on the promotion of a sustainable agricultural technology, led and devised by indigenous peoples in the Philippines.
What is the issue, problem, or challenge?
The Sustainable Indigenous Peoples Agricultural Technology (SIPAT) which is the major focus of KAMICYDI incorporates an environmentally friendly and proven technology that has been used since time immemorial and has been effective in providing enough food for the Kalinga indigenous peoples and other indigenous peoples in the Cordillera.
How will this project solve this problem?
Forest protection, reforestation and maintenance through FITU Technology, a forest management technology; Watershed reforestation using the PINAGWA System; Repair, rehab and construction of new irrigation systems; Advocacy and partnerships
Potential Long Term Impact
This project’s activities have provided and secured, for the UMILI or Kalinga indigenous peoples, a sustainable food supply and has lifted living conditions.
Project Message
This project has established a successful opportunity for indigenous people to secure their resource base and reduce poverty through an innovative approach to natural and agro-ecosystem management.
- Sean Southey, UNDP's Equator Initiative Manager
Funding Information
Total Funding Received to Date: $980
Funding Information
This project is now in implementation and no longer available for funding.
Received funds will be used to accomplish concrete objectives as
indicated in the project's "Activities" section. Updates will be posted under the
"Project Report" tab as they become available.
Donors' contributions and pledges to this project totaled $980
.
The original project funding goal was $5,000.
Additional Documentation
This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).
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