AFRT, LANS & WVA Flashcards
Title for AFRT
Adaptive farms, resilient tables
Who for AFRT
UNDP CCAdaptation Facility supporting 6 LICs and small island developing states (including niger, mali, sudan)
Why for AFRT
Climate change is reducing the types of availiable food (Food Insecurity)
What for AFRT
- Multilateral aid program
- Works with farmers to improve access to water
- Identify climate resistant crops & helping farmers to access them, through locally run seed banks
- Making more land availiable for cultivation
- Training for proper planting techniques
Outcomes for AFRT
- Increased yields from crop production
- Improved varieties of crops, increasing food security
T for LANS
Laos-Australia national scholarship
Who for LANS
Australian govt
Why for LANS
Lao students may be in rural areas w/o access to a university education
What for LANS
- Scholarships at national university of laos
- School fees, accomodation, transport etc.
- Passing the torch porgram for Australian awards alumni to mentor and teach leadership to LANS alumni women
Who - Wells in niger program
World Vision Australia
Outcomes for LANS
- Higher rates of tertiary completion
Why- wells in niger program
Women have to go to well 3 times a day, children miss school
What - Wells in niger program
Building of covered well with consultation with villagers
Outcomes - wells in niger program
clean water, children able to attend school
