Help 2,000 more farmers build a better life for their children...
In rural areas, 1 in 5 families are living in poverty.
Farming practices are 50 years behind the times. Families need help to tap the potential of their land — and create a more hopeful future for their children.
Ukraine continues to struggle with the transition to a market economy. There is a growing poverty gap between cities and rural areas. Small farmers can barely support their families. But it doesn’t have to be this way. The warm climate, long growing season, and rich soil can support thriving farms and sustainable operations.
MEDA’s five-year project in Ukraine is gaining ground, but the need is still great
Already, our work has empowered 3,500 farmers to start growing more profitable crops and find better markets. We are focusing on smallholder farmers, including women and marginalized groups, because we want to encourage a more equitable farming sector where everyone can participate and benefit.
By 2013, our goal is to empower 2,000 more small farmers to build a better life for their families.