Community Learning and Sharing Centre (CLS)
Background story
Community involved are among the farmers in our farmer project. We have been helping the farmers in channeling their fresh produce from their villages to the market. With our help, there has been an increase in their farming activities which contributes to their household income. Major problem faced by these communities are unmarketable crops due to their appearance which result to food waste.
We strive to reduce surplus food wastage by turning them into long-shelf life products.
Our Aim
To equipped rural women with skills in making processed food Raise awareness on sustainable food supply chain to prevent surplus food waste
Target Area
Bidayuh tribe in Padawan villages
Target Participants
Indigenous farmers, rural women and single mothers.
Fresh Produce
Banana, Pineapple, Baby Corn etc.
Project description
CLS as a space for the community to produce long shelf-life banana chips products in alternative of selling the fresh produce.
Purpose
- To set up a community learning and sharing (CLS) centre in Padawan villages.
- To train and empower women in contributing to increase their household income
- To nurture and empower rural women with banana chips and other food products making skills and basic entrepreneurship development courses.
What are the Benefits?
Gain profit from business
Sales contribute to community fund
To replicate the CLS model to other communities.
Setting up CLS
Action Plan
Banana Chips Recipe
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Potential lmpacts
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Women Participated
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Adopted women for Long-term nurturing
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Participants have improved skills