The project contributes to improving the living conditions of the rural population in Guaviare, within the framework of the implementation of the Macarena-Guaviare Development Program with a Territorial Approach (PDET).

The project has a differentiated approach, thus supporting initiatives for vulnerable social groups such as women, youth, ex-combatants, and indigenous people. The project improves the economic situation and well-being of the participating communities by making changes in their production systems, and preserving their natural environment and resources. Thus, it strengthens food security and individual and organizational capacities, under an inclusive and participatory approach.

At the institutional level, the project strengthens the capacities of Guaviare’s departmental government and the CDA in regional planning, environmental education, and supports Regional Renewal Agency’s (ART) projects in the framework of the Macarena-Guaviare PDET.

The project is implemented by ONF International, through its affiliated in Colombia ONF Andina, in association with Alquería, Fundación Éxito, Action Against Hunger (ACH), and Guaviare’s departmental government.

To point 1: The project develops property and territorial planning processes, and implement the Forland platform, with local family’s participation. It improves the well-being of the communities by creating a forestry and legality culture, through a process of socio-economic inclusion of young people and rural women in food security and sustainable and innovative management, generating better use of resources and sustainable productive alternatives, based on property planning. It transfers the experience and specialized knowledge of the ONF in climate change, forest operation, territorial management and sustainable development.

To point 3.2: The project supports the collective reincorporation process of ex-combatants in Macarena-Guaviare PDET through the implementation of sustainable production systems and promotion of participation. It capitalizes the EU experience in the New Territories of Peace Program, by building social cohesion, vision of the future and culture of peace.

The first result is the implementation of the Forland property and regional planning tool is thecreation of a regional planning and monitoring platform for regional development.  This platform is specifically adapted to the context of Guaviare and the Macarena-Guaviare PDET, which includes environmental, social, and food factors.

The second result is the strengthening of food and nutritional security with special emphasis on the prenatal stage and the first two years of life.

The third result is in the implementation of sustainable agricultural systems, in farms or community spaces, which promote conservation, restoration, and increased productivity in deforested spaces, with special participation of rural youth and women.

The fourth result is the improvement of communication and education for regional development, by promoting spaces for reflection and participation by local actors.

Alquería, Fundación Éxito, Acción Contra el Hambre (ACH) y la Gobernación del Guaviare.