HO-503001

About this project

The ‘Rooted in Diversity: Partnerships for Food Security and Livelihoods’ initiative will empower small-scale food producers in Niger, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique and Uganda. It prioritizes local knowledge and skills to improve food production and consumption in marginal and variable agroecologies, driven by the potential of agrobiodiversity to ensure food and nutrition security and climate resilience. The project aims to: 1. amplify the availability and use of locally adapted crops and varieties, including neglected and underutilized food plants, 2. enhance market access and income opportunities for small-scale food producers, enabling them to capitalize on the commercialization of diverse crops, thus extending these advantages to additional rural communities via markets and exchange networks, 3. promote best agrobiodiversity management practices through exchange, collaboration and shared learning among researchers and farmers, and 4. support the voice and collective action of small-scale food producers to advocate for policy changes supporting farmer-managed seed and food systems. This effort, led by PELUM Uganda alongside Oxfam Novib and CIRAD, is dedicated to driving systemic change. It prioritizes social cohesion, inclusion, and the rights ofvulnerable populations through proven methodologies and collective action. The implementation consortium involves grassroots organizations with a strong track record, representing farmers, CSOs, and researchers, with diverse cultural b…

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Oxfam Novib · International NGO

Countries

Netherlands

Sectors

Agricultural policy and administrative management

Published by Oxfam Novib to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 12 Oct 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: NL-KVK-27108436-A-07172-02:NL.

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