Country
Colombia
Local Project Partner
Fundación Grupo Social (FGS), Asomicrofinanzas
German Project Partner
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Donor
EU
Duration
01.12.2024 - 31.05.2028
In the Colombian regions of Algeciras (coffee region) and Buriticá (mining region), there is a low level of education, few employment opportunities for young people and women, a high degree of informality and low social participation. In addition, a lack of environmental awareness is leading to increasing pollution and destruction of natural resources. Algeciras is also an area prone to conflict, with challenges in the legalization of rural property. In addition, access to credit for vulnerable population groups such as women, young people, farmers, indigenous peoples, displaced persons and returnees remains limited and hinders the development of these population groups. There is a lack of instruments for adequately analyzing risks and financing options on affordable terms.
The overarching project objective is to strengthen the role of civil society organizations (CSOs) as actors contributing to sustainable development in Colombia. Areas of activity include digital transformation, reconciliation and reparation, and the promotion and protection of human rights, fundamental freedoms, democracy and the rule of law. The first development goal is to contribute to formalization of work, the transition from conventional to green employment and just transitions through innovative solutions. The second development goal is to develop innovative financing models in collaboration with civil society organizations for a better quality of life for vulnerable groups.
Tasks
- The role of civil society organizations as actors contributing to sustainable development in Colombia is to be permanently strengthened.
- Innovative solutions are being developed and promoted that contribute to the formalization of work, the transition from conventional to green jobs and just transitions.
- In addition, innovative financing models supported by civil society organizations are being promoted that ensure a better quality of life for vulnerable groups.
