UPA DI - Union des producteurs agricoles - développement international

Published purpose

This volunteer-sending project makes it possible to send 282 volunteer advisors abroad. The project helps to improve the economic and social well-being of poor and marginalized communities in eight developing countries by sending Canadian agricultural advisors and entrepreneurs who volunteer their expertise. Volunteer placements are in the form of training, consulting support and studies conducted in cooperation with partner organizations to support some of their activities. The project is aimed at improving the productivity and profitability of family farms in these countries while strengthening the performance and governance of the organizations that support them. These organizations can then provide family farms with economically viable services and better meet their needs. To foster local empowerment, UPA Développement international’s support focuses essentially on building the capacities of the members and leaders of agricultural entrepreneur organizations. The project also includes a component for outreach to Canadians, and aims to equip agricultural advisors and entrepreneurs so they can conduct communications activities to raise the Canadian public’s awareness of the importance of international cooperation.