Bio-diversity

The project goal, to invest in a secure economic future through livelihood diversification in Sarteneja, Belize s largest fishing community, will have the following outputs: Output One: SFA will have invested in strengthening its capacity to support its members and contribute towards the development of diversified income generation options in Sarteneja By the end of this project: Four SFA members will have the capacity to be responsible for the day to day management of the association s affairs SFA will have implemented at least 50% of its strategic plan SFA will have been able to extend its support of alternative livelihood options to over 90 Sarteneja fishermen SFA will have facilitated the start-up of the newly emerged women s craft group SFA will have strengthened its record keeping and organizational procedures SFA will have sufficient livestock available to support increased demand from the new pig unit groups 2 external markets (Corozal/Orange Walk) have been identified and agreements signed for at least 50% of pigs produced by the farms Output Two: Over 90 SFA members will have implemented start-up and infrastructure investments in alternative livelihood units (pigs, sheep and chickens) By the end of this project: 12 new SFA member pig farming units have been established and operational 12 original SFA member pig farms have been strengthened and are financially self-sustaining 100% of SFA members have access to external marketing opportunities. Output Three: SFA will have facilitated the establishment of the women s group, with an effective organizational structure By the end of this project: The women s craft group has been registered under the Business Names Act The women s craft group has an effective organizational structure and basic organizational processes in place The women s craft group has successfully located and is selling to at least 2 markets for their products Output Four: The SFA has increased its membership and has greater support from the community By the end of this project: The SFA has a total of 200 members The SFA has regular quarterly and annual meeting with its members The SFA has produced its first annual report Long term Output: Investment in the Sarteneja Fishermen Association will strengthen the foundation for effective economic diversification in Sarteneja, with reduced reliance on the marine resources of the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System World Heritage Site, towards the overall goal of reducing pressure on the marine resources.

Belize