Farm Co-op

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    Farm Co-op

    Providing farming activities for homeless people and a train-the-trainer course for carers of SEN individuals

     

     

     

    The venture aims to improve the self-confidence, knowledge and living mode of the homeless and carers of individuals with special educational needs (SEN) by providing pilot farming ambassador training and a series of workshops to them. Participants will also enjoy the tranquillity of the natural environment and benefit from the experience of community practitioners.

    The venture will organise training courses and farming practice and exploration sessions for homeless people; and a train-the-trainer course for carers of SEN individuals, benefitting 20 homeless people and five carers of SEN individuals. The project will also organise a graduation sharing session.


    Name of Organisation

    Sustainable Ecological Ethical Development Foundation Limited

    Approved Funding Amount

    HK$300,000

    Funding Period (Status)

    1 year (Ended)

    Impact/Outcomes

    • 45 homeless people participated in community workshop cum briefing session
    • 20 homeless people participated in farming experience sharing session
    • 64 homeless people (trainees) completed the programme
    • Provided 10 training sessions for the trainees
    • 5 SEN carers participated in community workshop cum briefing session
    • SEN carers delivered 1 session as trainers
    • Conducted 42 farming practices and exploration sessions
    • 66 people joined the graduation session

    Website

    https://seed.org.hk/