“Growing Together” pilot project 5 min presentation video IPCRI in partnership with Byspokes and with the funding from the Osprey foundation has implemented a project to introduce water-efficient food production systems in two communities identified as being disproportionately impacted by the regional conflict (one in Israel, one in Palestine). During this 8-month pilot project, demonstrations of three different, water and space efficient farming techniques – a wicking bed, a hydroponic system and an aquaponic system – were constructed in a host centre within each community. Project interns and staff at each center received training in construction and management of the installed systems. A series of public events were held at each center in order to introduce these agricultural methods to the wider communities. It included lectures from local and international experts, opportunities for discussion, markets of local produce, explanations and guided tours of the farming systems on show. The project is coming to an end with positive results among which the building of passive awareness with regard to the farming techniques among visitors and the enthusiasm expressed by the local communities and organizations during the public events. These are very encouraging signs showing that there is potential for future spread of these types of food producing systems within the targeted communities. We are thankful for the Osprey foundation for funding the project and Byspokes for implementing it. We would like also to thank Desert Daughter and the Bethlehem Study Center staff and interns for their hard work and motivation. Finally we are grateful for all those that contributed to this project directly and indirectly. It was a pleasure to work with you all!
Posted on: Sun, 15 Jun 2014 17:00:00 +0000
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