RMI: Re-establishment, Conservation and Sustainable Use of the Un Man Pandanus Variety for the Livelihood of the Jeirok Village Women
The project will be the first to attempt in re-establishing the un man pandanus that was once a native in Jeirok and Laura. The un man no longer exists in Jeirok so it must be transplanted from other atolls where it remains abundant in Mejit and Namdrik. The un man is used for crafting and/or weaving. With this project there will be trainings of basic craft making and weaving skills. By re-establishing the un man pandanus variety in Jeirok, the project will provide a new resource for women of Jeirok to create their own crafts and will provide income earning opportunities that currently do not exist.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Jeirok Birokrok Women's Club
Country:
Micronesia
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 47,727.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 5,165.00
Project Number:
MSP/SGP/OP4/CORE/08/12
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
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Project Characteristics and Results
Capacity - Building Component
A total of 17 women will trained and later shared knowledge throughout the community of Jeirok on how to both plant and preserve the un man pandanus as well as how to use un man material for making crafts for sale.
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
By re-establishing the un man pandanus variety in Jeirok, the project will provide a new resource for women of Jeirok to create their own crafts and this will provide income earning opportunities and will restore the biodiversity of Jeirok and surrounding areas.
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SGP Country office contact
Ms. Lavernie Pretrick
Phone:
(691)320-4192
Fax:
(691)320-1276
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Address
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Kolonia, Pohnpei, 96941
Kolonia, Pohnpei, 96941
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