Planting Hope
Al Am'ari, Palestine · Operator: CASCADES / Community Women's Groups
Overview
50 green rooftop gardens in Al Am'ari refugee camp led by 67 young women, addressing climate change adaptation and food security in vulnerable communities.
Citizen participation
Refugee camp women's groups (67 young women leaders) converting rooftops into productive gardens. Focus on food security, climate adaptation, and women's economic empowerment.
Operating model
International NGO (CASCADES) partnership with refugee community women's groups, combining food security and women's economic independence in climate-vulnerable camps.
Impact
Integrates food security, climate adaptation, and women's economic empowerment in refugee contexts, demonstrating resilience building through urban agriculture.
Crops
- vegetables
- greens
- herbs
Scale
50 green rooftop units installed in Al Am'ari refugee camp; 67 young women engaged in cultivation and education
Sources（1）
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