Transcript Crossroads presentation 02 16 2016

ONE WORLD WHERE POVERTY
IS ELIMINATED, EQUALITY
PREVAILS AND THE RIGHTS OF
WOMEN AND GIRLS ARE
FULFILLED
Crossroads International works
to create a more equitable and
sustainable world by engaging
and strengthening individuals,
organizations and communities
through mutual learning,
solidarity and collective action.
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What is
Crossroads International?
One of Canada’s first and foremost international cooperation organizations;
Crossroads has been fighting inequality for almost 60 years by bringing people together for a
common cause; to create lasting solutions to overcome poverty and advance women’s rights;
We work as equals with local partners to create decent jobs and to empower women to become
leaders and live free from violence;
We measure our success in lives changed, those of the women and families we serve, as well
as our own.
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We work for
a just world
Crossroads International works in some of the world’s
poorest nations in Southern Africa, West Africa and South
America to build equality by combatting poverty and
increasing access to basic resources and rights.
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Every year we send skilled volunteers
overseas to support partners and
communities in their vital work.
Our professional mandates are
tailored to provide local organizations
with expertise they need, while giving
Canadians valuable overseas work
experience.
Bolivia Country
Program
Country at a Glance:
Bolivia
Geography & Environment
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Landlocked in South America; largely rural
Demographics & Society
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Population: 10.6 million (2014)
Over 65% indigenous majority: 30% Aymara, 30% Quechua
Economy and Development
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GDP: 33.00 billion (2014); GDP growth: 5.5% (2014)
45% population live below national poverty line
Politics and Government
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Plurinational State of Bolivia
Evo Morales, MAS (Movimiento al Socialismo): 3rd consecutive term
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Trends:
Bolivia
Political
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Participatory model of governance
New Constitution (2009): Key reforms.
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Indigenous rights; Autonomy; Resources; Judiciary; Land
Patriotic Agenda 2025
Socio-Cultural
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Improved social welfare and conditions
Young population (over 60% under 25 yrs old)
Rural – Urban (Peri-urban) migration
Economic
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Post-Neoliberalism
National Development Plan 2016-2020
Concept of Vivir Bien
Environmental
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Climate Change
Crossroads in Bolivia
Historical Background
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Opened program in late 1980s
Current Local Partnerships
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Microfinance (MFIs)
Rural Development NGOs
Farmer-based NGOs
Networks/Affiliations (Development Effectiveness)
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COCAB
Projects and Volunteering
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Youth Inclusion project (to Dec. 2016)
Women-led Microfinance (MicroFIR) and Customized Training project (ended Dec. 2015)
On average 12 Canadian volunteers per year (Bolivia program), as well as e-volunteers
and other types of exchanges
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Bolivia Program Strategic Objectives:
2015-20
 Increase leadership of women and youth
 Increase economic autonomy of women and
youth
 Increase livelihood opportunities for women,
youth and agricultural producers in rural Bolivia
 Increase local partner organizational capacity in
key areas (defined by organizational diagnostics)
to deliver environmentally sound, sustainable
economic development results, equality between
men and women and effective policy
engagement.
Theory of Change (ToC)
of Bolivia Program
Advancing Women's and Youth
Economic Autonomy and
Leadership
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By providing young leaders with opportunities to improve their professional
skills, and through entrepreneurial and other training programs in diverse
areas, the entrepreneurship program enables people to take control of their
future.
In the process, it supports young women in gaining the skills, confidence,
and independence.
Crossroads supports cooperatives, rural producers and entrepreneurs to
boost their incomes and improve their quality of life. As a result, since 2009
together we have helped more than 4,500 people gain access to capacity
building (training/technical assistance), economic or livelihood opportunities
and/or access to markets.
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“Taking part in the Ecological
Schools for youth has brought me
pride knowing how important I am
to my community and our
cooperative in carrying on the
work [coffee production]. I am
learning lots … I am proud to be
an ecological producer offering
healthy food and products. I hope
to become a member of our
cooperative this year.”
Salome Mamani (27 years old),
daughter of ecological
producers, attended Ecological
Schools training in Chijchipani,
Bolivia, January 2016
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“I have learned the importance of
savings, and the trainings also
strengthened my ability to care for
my dairy cows, including feeding
and early detection of illnesses or
health issues.”
Justa Marta Blanco Quispe
(member and President of
Grupo MAYAS MicroFIR), Bolivia
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THANK YOU!
If interested in reviewing current volunteer opportunities, please visit:
http://www.cintl.org/volunteer/opportunities
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