Workers package locally produced red and green basil for export in a packing house in the Jordan Valley village of Al ‘Auja, May 2013 (©FAO/Marco Longari).
Livelihood Protection and Sustainable Empowerment of Vulnerable, Rural and Refugee Communities in the Jordan Valley
Duration: July 2010– June 2013
Budget: US$4,629,085
Implementing Agencies: FAO, UNESCO, UNRWA, UN Women
The overall goal of the programme is to empower and protect the livelihoods of vulnerable, rural, and refugee communities in the Jordan Valley. Specifically, the programme: (i) enhances and diversifies income-generating activities through water-efficient agricultural production, tourism, and creative industries; (ii) builds the capacities of farmers, women, and youth through vocational and technical support in good agricultural practices, agricultural machinery, food processing, and sustainable construction methods; and (iii) ensures adequate housing for vulnerable families and internally displaced persons using local resources and skills.
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