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At AlterNativa3, in the current health crisis, we are closely monitoring the impact of this pandemic on the fair trade cooperatives with which we collaborate in countries of the global south.<\/p>\n
AlterNativa3 maintains a close relationship with the Nicaraguan cooperative COMULACS, Cooperativa Multisectorial Augusto Cesar Sandino, with whom we have carried out different social projects for community development in the El Tuma-La Dalia region of Nicaragua.<\/p>\n
From there, we have received news about the adaptation measures they have had to take to deal with the Covid-19 crisis, in this case, to keep one of the projects, the School Gardens project, going. To this end, they have sent us their \"Emergency plan for the School Gardens Project II PHASE, in view of the possible suspension of classes in schools as a preventive measure against the spread of CORONAVIRUS\".<\/p>\n
To implement the project \"SCHOOL BEDS II PHASE\" in the proposed schools, taking into account the preventive measures recommended by national and international health organisations to avoid the spread of the CORONAVIRUS.<\/p>\n
To continue the teaching-learning processes from the practices, elaboration and execution of school gardens, with a humane and responsible attitude without putting the student population at risk.<\/p>\n
School gardens produce healthy food for students. They complement the school snack and provide vitamins and minerals. They contribute to the good physical, motor and intellectual development of boys and girls.
\nFaced with this reality, the Augusto Cesar Sandino Multisectoral Cooperative (COMULACS) and the Ministry of Education (MINED), Tuma La Dalia delegation, have agreed to continue food production. This motivates us to fulfil the agreement signed to develop and implement school gardens in ten schools in this municipality.<\/p>\n
Our aim as Fairtrade cooperatives is to provide technical and practical knowledge for their production. We also seek to awaken in each student the interest to apply it at home. In this way they will learn how much and how the gardens enrich the school snack they eat every day. In addition, they help to reduce the economic cost of food.<\/p>\n
We commit ourselves to implement the orchards without altering the prevention and impact reduction measures of COVID-19.<\/p>\n
In the face of the Coronavirus pandemic, we are following preventive measures to avoid its spread. As a Fair Trade cooperative, we are committed to producing healthy and wholesome food for children. Therefore, we present the \"Remedial Plan for the School Gardens Project Phase II\". This plan contemplates the possible suspension of classes as a preventive measure against the Coronavirus. We ensure that the gardens achieve all the objectives and benefits desired by the Fair Trade cooperatives and MINED.<\/p>\n
If, as a precautionary measure, the Nicaraguan government decides to suspend classes, we will carry out the work in the following manner:
\nField work and training in schools.<\/p>\n
Work on the school gardens with the mother and father; provide physical documents to the participants (group of children, mothers and fathers who will be in the different groups that will be formed) in order to document themselves on the procedure of school gardens (how to set up, different varieties, garden behaviour, advantages and disadvantages, putting into practice fair trade values and gender equity).<\/p>\n
In the process of carrying out the work in the garden, create working groups with the children, mothers, fathers and promoters that do not exceed 4 people.<\/p>\n
Establish a schedule of activities and specific days for groups of 2 children and 2 adults, one promoter or scholarship holder.<\/p>\n
Parents and students who live closest to the school will be selected to avoid long distances to be transported.<\/p>\n
The groups will work on a rotational basis so that everyone can be included, documents will be given to all children who are included in the process of forming school gardens.<\/p>\n
Take all necessary precautions to prevent the spread of CORONAVIRUS:
\nHand washing, use of alcohol, use of masks, keeping the recommended distance.<\/p>\n
In terms of Project Budget Execution, we have targeted the following measures.<\/p>\n
The promoters and trainers will travel by motorbike to the orchard site, as the Ministry of Health (MINSA) has declared that one of the places with the highest risk of contagion is public transport.
\nThe reports, reports and justification of expenses will be done from home and we will share all the information with each other via email or WhatsApp.
\nEvaluations of the work for follow-up purposes will be carried out as far as possible if only the trainers and the coordinator are present.<\/p>\n
Most of the students benefiting from scholarships are university students. So far no university has suspended classes.<\/p>\n
If face-to-face classes are discontinued and delivered online, we will encourage everyone to join in virtual classes.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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