The Bernard Lodge Farmers association has decried their government’s decision to turn some of the most fertile and farm ready land, still resilient and food productive, into a housing scheme. Many have lost millions in produce and face delayed compensation, while others receive no compensation at all, as only permanent crops were even considered for compensation—cash crops are excluded.
Category Archives: Growing Food Sovereignty
Belize Grassroots Youth Empowerment Association
BGYEA – Harmonyville “Stop Talk. Act Now!” In 2009, in response to the challenges many Belizeans faced in accessing land, the Belize Grassroots Youth Empowerment Association (BGYEA) emerged as a champion for transparency, accountability and fairness in land distribution, recognizing its importance for generational food sovereignty and security. BGYEA identified 1,800 acres of tax-delinquent land …
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Collective Planting in Colombia and Puerto Rico
This podcast features SCT network partners Marcela and Ana Elisa whose organizations in Providencia and Vieques have both experienced the negative effects of disaster capitalism. Marcela and Ana Elisa lead organizations that provide alternative solutions to the problems faced by their communities. They focus on food sovereignty, seed exchange, agricultural training, and creating markets for locally produced goods.
Tet Kole Haiti Interview 2023
In this podcast episode we highlight our partner Tet Kole, a Haitian peasant movement which fights for land rights, food sovereignty, and resources for small farmers. They struggle with limited government support and disasters. External aid groups prioritize handouts over helping Haitians grow their own food. Tet Kole seeks training, collaboration, and long-term projects to empower Haitian peasants. Many resources exist in Haiti, but the Haitian people aren’t benefiting.
