The Efico Fund, managed by the King Baudouin Foundation has announced call for proposals from projects aimed at contributing directly or indirectly to the structural and sustainable improvement of poor populations which produce coffee and/or cocoa in developing countries and also foresee humanitarian aid and rehabilitation activities for poor populations in these countries.
The Efico Fund currently amounts to €50,000. The Efico Foundation will generate fund-raising activities with a view to further financing the Efico Fund.
Projects may be supported for one or several years with a maximum grant of €20,000 per year. The jury may allow for dispensation from this rule if an appropriate explanation is provided in the project application. The amount allocated will be paid in several tranches. The method of payment for each project will be set in function of the project needs and implementation and will be confirmed in the agreement drawn up by the King Baudouin Foundation.
Projects supported in 2011
COLOMBIA : Fundaction Social
Improvement of coffee production techniques among 100 small producers, streamline the management of four organizations representing the producers.
ETHIOPIA : Food & Agricultural Research Management Ltd
Launch a promotional programme for wild coffee to guarantee Ethiopian communities the means of stable subsistence.
GHANA : Adzicels Happy Home Foundation (AHHF)
Thanks to a training programme and the development of a new variety of cocoa, provide the opportunity for young farmers and young people without qualifications to achieve independence, increase local revenues and fight poverty.
INDONESIA : Conservation International
Transforming of coffee cooperatives in northern Sumatra through greater involvement of members and providing them with training.
Deadline for submission of application is September 1, 2011
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