ZİDEK, became an Associated Partner of “Sustainable Rural Regions through Women Social Agripreneurship and Social Farming (SOFAR)” Erasmus+ project which started in December 2023, led by Gazi University.

Regions at risk of neglect require revitalisation through the diversification of agricultural initiatives and the enhancement of opportunities for young women. Consequently, the primary aim of the SOFAR project, led by Gazi University, is to cultivate the abilities and expertise of a core group of social agripreneurship catalysts, rooted in academia and non-governmental organisations. This initiative strives to promote the concept, assimilate it within university curricula and NGO adult learning resources, thereby fostering educational and employment prospects for women and marginalised learners in rural settings.

The SOFAR project will soon provide resources that are the culmination of various activities aimed at enhancing social agripreneurship and social farming. These will include a skills needs mapping for rural women, best practices documentation in partner countries, didactic materials, a guide for starting in agripreneurship and social farming, and modules for university curricula. These resources aim to support and empower individuals and communities in rural areas through innovative educational and practical approaches. ZİDEK will support the university curricula module of the project.

SOFAR Project Training, 18-22 November 2024, Portugal

Sustainable Rural Regions through Women Social Agripreneurship and Social Farming (SOFAR)” Erasmus+ project, led by Gazi University, for which ZİDEK is an Associated Partner had a training session on 18-22 November 2024 in Portugal.

A significant milestone for the project was the recent training in Portugal,which took place in November. This event, hosted by the Portuguese partner SEMEAR, brought together project partners for a collaborative learning experience that included workshops, site visits, and key presentations. ZİDEK Executive Board Chair Prof. Dr. Gökhan SÖYLEMEZOĞLU introduced ZİDEK’s mission and its vital role in advancing agricultural education.

For SOFAR project, ZİDEK is a providing essential support and expertise in the development and implementation of activities such as:

  • Strategic involvement in designing university modules,focusing on preparation and piloting,
  • Promoting high standards in agricultural education through quality assurance measures,
  • Facilitating international collaboration to ensure that innovative practices are shared and adopted.

The Türkiye Team Leaders, including ZİDEK Executive Board Chair Prof. Dr. Gökhan SÖYLEMEZOĞLU have been instrumental in shaping the direction of the SOFAR project. Additionally, Prof. Dr. H. Güçlü YAVUZCAN, as the Project Coordinator, is also serving as the Treasurer Member of the ZİDEK Executive Board. Their expertise ensures that the project’s objectives align with the needs of the agricultural sector in Türkiye.

 

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