ChANGES - Call to Action for Quality Nutrition and Equal Natural Resource Management for the Agroecological Transition in Senegal

About this project

ChANGES originates from the convergence and complementarity of the experiences and competences, both sectoral and technical-methodological, of the Temporary Association of Scope between ACRA, COSPE and DEAFAL, with RSR, UNIMIB, and the local partner FONGS, a key organization for agroecology and farmer support in Senegal. In line with SDGs 2, 12, and 15, the project aims to ensure the right to healthy and quality food for all by promoting the nexus between environment, nutrition, health, and work in Casamance, Senegal (OG), and developing a sustainable and inclusive agro- Allegato 2_Modello Documento Unico di Progetto_DUP_Bando Promossi 2023 7 food system in four departments of the Ziguinchor and Sedhiou regions (OS). In a context characterized by climatic stress, unsustainable agricultural use, low agricultural productivity, the project proposes a holistic strategy for structuring inclusive and sustainable agro-food systems, strengthening resilient, high-nutritional-value horticultural and cereal crops. The 36- month projectincludes three strategic intervention areas, reaching a total of 10.209 people: 1) Support to local agricultural production, improving the environmental, economic, and social sustainability through: innovative agroecological practices, efficient water management technologies strengthening of the capacities of target GIE and improvement of the training curricula of professional centers. 2) Developing participatory governance of agro-food systems through su…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 2Zero Hunger
• 12Responsible Consumption and Production
• 13Climate Action
• 15Life on Land

Published by

AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development · Government

Countries

Senegal

Sectors

Agricultural policy and administrative managementAgricultural developmentAgricultural services

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesNutrition · Also contributesEnvironment · Also contributesGood governance · Also contributesBiodiversity · Also contributesClimate mitigation · Also contributesClimate adaptation · Also contributes

Funded by

AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development

Implemented by

FONDAZIONE ACRA - ASSOCIAZIONE DI COOPERAZIONE RURALE IN AFRICA E AMERICA LATINA ONG

Accountable

AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development

Published by AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 5 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-DAC-6-4-013244-11-3.

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