Partners in Agriculture Environment and Development – Sierra Leone (PAED – SL) is a non-profit organization with an office in Ohio dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture and environmental protection in Sierra Leone. We are committed to working with local communities and government organizations to promote innovative solutions that can help the country achieve its sustainable development goals of reducing hunger and adverse climate change effects.
Sierra Leone’s primary economic activity is agriculture, which employs approximately two-thirds of the labor force (World Bank, 2021). However, a significant number of farmers are resource-poor, residing in marginalized rural areas. The cultivation of diverse crops and livestock for the purpose of enhancing food, nutrition, and income security while concurrently addressing environmental degradation represents a critical challenge in these communities. The majority of rural communities currently rely on unsustainable agricultural practices, such as deforestation, slash and burn, and the use of synthetic chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides that contribute to environmental deterioration. The mounting threat of climate change in the country highlights the pressing need to employ natural resources in a sustainable manner that can support and increase crop and livestock production.
Objectives
- Enhance environmental protection and promote effective natural resource management practices.
- Promote health education and disease prevention for community well-being.
- Encourage community development and sustainable livelihoods initiatives.
- Promote climate-smart agriculture and food security initiatives.
Core Values
- Sustainability: We pride ourselves in promoting sustainable agriculture, environmental protection, health education, and disease prevention that benefit both farmers and other beneficiaries.
- Empowerment: We believe in empowering small-scale farmers and local communities to take control of their own development and livelihoods.
- Integrity: Transparency and accountability drive our actions in making a positive impact in the communities we serve
- Innovation: PAED-SL promotes innovative solutions and new technologies to help farmers overcome the challenges they face in their daily operations.
- Collaboration: PAED-SL partners with relevant stakeholders to achieve our mission
Target Groups and Areas of Operation
Our intended beneficiaries are farmers in Sierra Leone who aspire to enhance their productivity, augment their earnings, and preserve the environment. We cater to farmers and other stakeholders of all genders and ages, with a particular emphasis on those who are marginalized, including women and youth in our areas of operations.
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