An agroecological alternative for the environment and food security with a gender focus in the communities of San Julian and Cuisnahuat municipalities, Sonsonante Department

Amendment Blurb:This amendment provides ANADES an additional 12 months and $74,755 to expand its work with women and youth, promoting community enterprises in fields like agriculture and live entertainment. ANADES will expand training on organic production and sustainable agricultural practices to youth.

The amendment will additionally improve ANADES production of indigo to provide additional income for members/participants and promote the organization's sustainability.

As part of the amendment, ANADES is mobilizing an additional $146,662 in counterpart funding to the grant agreement.Website Blurb:Employability is an issue for young people in San Julian and Cuisnahuat.

Asociacin Nuevo Amanecer de El Salvador (ANADES) provides technical assistance in sustainable agriculture and production to develop leadership and management skills among young men and women and to increase income for them and their families. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to expand economic opportunity in El Salvador.

ANADES activities promote smallholder agriculture and food production to enhance food security and ensure meaningful opportunities for communities to thrive.This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America.