Canadian Baptist Ministries -The Sharing Way

Published purpose

The main goal of this cost-shared program is to contribute to poverty reduction by increasing community capacity for self-determined sustainable development in selected countries through the following objectives: a) improve basic human needs through an integrated approach focusing on environmentally sustainable agriculture (e.g. addressing land degradation), assisting in fresh water supply, basic education and primary health care; b) increase household income levels and foster gender equity through the promotion of entrepreneurship and job creation; and c) strengthen institutional capacity and community organizational capacity for self-directed community development with equal participation and representation of women.