Annual Report 2014

PROMOTION OF PROJECTS IN SMALL COMMUNITIES

WEAVING LINKS IN DIALOGUE WITH THE LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS

Objectives • To understand the needs and strengths of smaller locations • To strengthen the link with the local representatives • To create an environment for the exchange of ideas between various members of the community • To promote the preparation of development projects

With the aim of understanding the needs of the smaller communities in the heart of the country, the Foundation has provided workshops in locations in Paysandú and Cerro Largo. In 2014 four workshops were held, which were attended by 35 people from rural communities in the departments of Paysandú and Cerro Largo. The aim of these meetings is to promote the development of projects in small rural communities by identifying the main limitations, development opportunities and working together with local leaders. The representatives of these locations were twice invited to work on a group basis to identify future projects by determining the needs, opportunities and strengths of their communities. At the first workshop, the participants presented themselves and the Foun- dation representative explained how the organisation

works, while the representatives outlined the different problems facing the communities. At the second meeting, a brief training session was provided on how to present a project, using the ideas brought by the residents as an example. As the meeting progressed, through group dynamics, this outline encourages exchange between the partici- pants, who, guided by the UPM Foundation appli- cation form, understand how a community project should be developed. The workshops, led by the Foundation, are suppor- ted by the UPM Forestal Oriental regional offices. For them it is an opportunity to forge a closer link between the company, the Foundation and the community.

35

Organizations represented 25

Communities 9

Projects submitted 8

Participants

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