Longford Women’s Link is a dynamic social enterprise in Ireland which was founded in 1995. Over the past 28 years LWL has diversified and expanded to become a substantial organisation that uses its unique Integrated Service Delivery model to provide practical supports to women and their families while incorporating good practice in community development to […]
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The EU CAP Network has announced the launch of the Agricultural & Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA) 2023. This prestigious award aims to recognise and showcase exemplary projects developed under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) framework, fostering the exchange of agricultural and rural knowledge. This year, ARIA will focus on the theme “Boosting Capacities for Agriculture
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The FLIARA project successfully convened a groundbreaking Online Forum today, bringing together ten EU-funded projects focused on rural development, smart communities, and gender equality. Notable projects included the GRASS CEILING project, the COEVOLVERS project, the SWIFT project, the SafeHabitus project, the PREMIERE project, the DEMETER project, the AURORAL project, the ATHENA project, the EU-FARMBOOK project,
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The FLIARA Project explores the innovative practices of rural women in farming and rural areas. To appreciate this subject, the project partners first needed to understand the key issues and what better way to do this than to examine the knowledge that already exists. Knowledge that academics, other project groups, rural practitioners and key stakeholders
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Rural women frequently face unique challenges and often go unnoticed in farming and in rural business. The FLIARA project aims to reverse this rural reality, by empowering rural women, promoting gender equality and highlighting the innovative practices women undertake and often lead in farming and rural areas. To help us along this path, the FLIARA
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Steve Dolan is the CEO of Galway Rural Development, one of the largest local development companies in Ireland with a turnover of €11m and more 70 full-time staff. An MBA graduate of the University of Galway, Steve has been recognised with a Ministerial Award for promoting integration and social inclusion and a Presidential Commendation for
ECOLISE, the European network for community-led initiatives on climate change and sustainability, brings its expertise on fostering grassroots movements and pioneering approaches to sustainable transformations. With a vision of empowering local communities, ECOLISE serves as a vital bridge, forging connections between key sectors and stakeholders throughout Europe. As an integral partner in the FLIARA project, ECOLISE
The University of Turku (UTU) with its renowned Finland Futures Research Centre, spearheads expertise in futures studies. The centre’s profound knowledge of envisioning future scenarios aligns seamlessly with the project’s overarching goal of fostering sustainable farm and rural futures. UTU contributes invaluable insights into the pivotal role of women in driving innovative solutions for sustainable agriculture
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The University of Calabria (UNICAL), a vital member of our consortium, brings exceptional expertise in innovation, gender studies, and rural development to the table. With a keen focus on empowering women, UNICAL will play a pivotal role in analysing and exploring the pathways and requirements for women-led sustainability innovations. UNICAL’s objective is to deepen our
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The FLIARA project is dedicated to uncovering the potential of women in driving sustainable transformations in agriculture and rural areas. Across nine countries: Germany, Ireland, The Netherlands, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Finland, Sweden, Italy, and Spain, FLIARA aims to understand how women can contribute to diverse forms of innovation that foster sustainable farm and rural futures.
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