In the quest for sustainable living, we recognise the strategic need to address livelihood issues in rural areas, paying particular attention to poor and marginalised communities, for whom food security and basic needs come as the first and prime concern. We believe that individual |
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sustainability can only exist in a community context where the spirit of mutual support thrives. Set in China's context in general, and PCD's programme provinces specifically, where arable land is scarce and people are trapped in a vicious cycle of environmental degradation and poverty, diversified production and ecological sustainability surface as crucial dimensions in the attainment of sustainable livelihoods. Rural to urban migration remains a major rural livelihood strategy. But more and more migrants are planning their return and need access to more viable options.
PCD will work on the following programme foci:
- Support cooperative and inclusive practices.
- Support ecological agriculture that helps achieve food security.
- Promote sustainable living through diversified and local economy.
- Promote the re-integration of migrants into rural community living.
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