Veterinarios sin Fronteras and Food Sovereignty
Veterinarios sin Fronteras(Global Food justice) is a Non- Government Development Organisation
(NGDO) that is associative in nature. Our vision: in our code of ethics it is
defined as the achievement of a fair, equitable and caring society by means of
a responsible and respectful solidarity. Our mission: to promote a fair rural
development model in favour of Food Sovereignty and to generate the conscience
of solidarity within society as a means towards social transformation.
(NGDO) that is associative in nature. Our vision: in our code of ethics it is
defined as the achievement of a fair, equitable and caring society by means of
a responsible and respectful solidarity. Our mission: to promote a fair rural
development model in favour of Food Sovereignty and to generate the conscience
of solidarity within society as a means towards social transformation.
The political objective of Food
Sovereignty can be
approached from various angles – consumption, the environment, culture, etc. –
but it has a clearly-defined core from which all of these radiate: farming
production. For the most part, this is due to the origins of the term, which
originated in 1996 from the La Via Campesina, an international network made up
of small- and medium-scale farmers, livestock farmers, indigenous movements,
landless workers, etc. whose common denominator is that they all work upon the
production of food.
Food sovereignty is the right of peoples to healthy
and culturally appropriate food produced through ecologically sound and
sustainable methods, and their right to define their own food and agriculture
systems. It puts the aspirations and needs of those who produce, distribute and
consume food at the heart of food systems and policies rather than the demands
of markets and corporations. It defends the interests and inclusion of the next
generation. It offers a strategy to resist and dismantle the current corporate
trade and food regime, and directions for food, farming, pastoral and fisheries
systems determined by local producers and users.
and culturally appropriate food produced through ecologically sound and
sustainable methods, and their right to define their own food and agriculture
systems. It puts the aspirations and needs of those who produce, distribute and
consume food at the heart of food systems and policies rather than the demands
of markets and corporations. It defends the interests and inclusion of the next
generation. It offers a strategy to resist and dismantle the current corporate
trade and food regime, and directions for food, farming, pastoral and fisheries
systems determined by local producers and users.
Food sovereignty prioritizes local and national
economies and markets and empowers peasant and family farmer driven
agriculture, artisanal, fishing, pastoralist led grazing, and food production,
distribution and consumption based on environmental, social and economic
sustainability. Food sovereignty promotes transparent trade that guarantees
just incomes to all peoples as well as the rights of consumers to control their
food and nutrition. It ensures that the rights to use and manage lands,
territories.
economies and markets and empowers peasant and family farmer driven
agriculture, artisanal, fishing, pastoralist led grazing, and food production,
distribution and consumption based on environmental, social and economic
sustainability. Food sovereignty promotes transparent trade that guarantees
just incomes to all peoples as well as the rights of consumers to control their
food and nutrition. It ensures that the rights to use and manage lands,
territories.
Integrating the gender-based approach.
Within VSF’s transformation process one finds the
introduction of the gender-based approach in all levels and activities of the
association. At VSF we are aware that organizations themselves create and
reproduce inequalities. Therefore the first step that we have taken along this
path is to carry out an internal diagnosis (focusing on policy, structure and culture)
that will be used to evaluate how VSF also causes inequality between women and
men, identifying causes and actions in order to correct this trend. On the
basis of this diagnosis, the challenge is to apply the gender-based approach
internally by means of specific policies and action plans. Externally,
moreover, we will underline the importance of rural women in their
reproductive, productive and community roles. All of this should come about
over the next five years, within a new VSF culture that we must use to turn the
organization itself into a gender equality- oriented social transformation
agent.
introduction of the gender-based approach in all levels and activities of the
association. At VSF we are aware that organizations themselves create and
reproduce inequalities. Therefore the first step that we have taken along this
path is to carry out an internal diagnosis (focusing on policy, structure and culture)
that will be used to evaluate how VSF also causes inequality between women and
men, identifying causes and actions in order to correct this trend. On the
basis of this diagnosis, the challenge is to apply the gender-based approach
internally by means of specific policies and action plans. Externally,
moreover, we will underline the importance of rural women in their
reproductive, productive and community roles. All of this should come about
over the next five years, within a new VSF culture that we must use to turn the
organization itself into a gender equality- oriented social transformation
agent.
Following the logic of social status, in the case of
rural women is even more evident the invisibility of their contribution to the
agricultural economy (power issues). Rural women, organized by La Via
Campesina, expressed their willingness to act to change the capitalist and
patriarchal world that gives priority to the interests of the market against
the rights of individuals (right to a dignified life free of violence and
respect for sexual and reproductive rights).
rural women is even more evident the invisibility of their contribution to the
agricultural economy (power issues). Rural women, organized by La Via
Campesina, expressed their willingness to act to change the capitalist and
patriarchal world that gives priority to the interests of the market against
the rights of individuals (right to a dignified life free of violence and
respect for sexual and reproductive rights).
The working lines proposed by rural women are:
• Strengthen the organization and the struggle of
women for emancipation,
women for emancipation,
• To advance gender equality and participation of
women in all spheres of decision making,
women in all spheres of decision making,
• Implement gender parity in peasant organizations,
2.Justification
This research is in the framework of the project“Improving
access towater sources in the Teso region and strengthening the Ugandan peasant
movement in the context of food sovereignty and gender equity” funded by
Gobierno Vasco-Eusko Jaurlaritza to the Spanish NGO Veterinarios sin
Fronteras.-Global Food justice.
access towater sources in the Teso region and strengthening the Ugandan peasant
movement in the context of food sovereignty and gender equity” funded by
Gobierno Vasco-Eusko Jaurlaritza to the Spanish NGO Veterinarios sin
Fronteras.-Global Food justice.
This project aims to contribute to the defence of the
rights inherent to food sovereignty, to improve the quality of life and
reducing gender inequities through action at local, regional and national level
in Uganda. At local level, this initiative is implemented in rural communities
in Amuria District, Teso region through the strengthening of local
associations, capacity building and empowerment of peasants and rural women
(water rights, land, access and control natural resources, sexual and
reproductive rights, etc..), and contribute to sustainable access to safe water
and basic sanitation. Also, the project contributes to capacity building of
farmers in the Districts of Northern Uganda: Pader, Gulu, Amuru and Adjumani,
and creates opportunities for dialogue among the peasantry of different
districts for greater coordination and advocacy among peasants at national level.
rights inherent to food sovereignty, to improve the quality of life and
reducing gender inequities through action at local, regional and national level
in Uganda. At local level, this initiative is implemented in rural communities
in Amuria District, Teso region through the strengthening of local
associations, capacity building and empowerment of peasants and rural women
(water rights, land, access and control natural resources, sexual and
reproductive rights, etc..), and contribute to sustainable access to safe water
and basic sanitation. Also, the project contributes to capacity building of
farmers in the Districts of Northern Uganda: Pader, Gulu, Amuru and Adjumani,
and creates opportunities for dialogue among the peasantry of different
districts for greater coordination and advocacy among peasants at national level.
Positive actions aimed at women’s participation
The project aims to reduce inequalities between men
and women through the work, together and separately, and always with a view to
ensuring effective and accepted participation of women in decision-making
spaces.
and women through the work, together and separately, and always with a view to
ensuring effective and accepted participation of women in decision-making
spaces.
The project will require equal participation between
men and women in every activity. This is not always possible, but you can work
to facilitate it so. The following points will be considered by all workshops,
training and spaces opened by the Project will be considered before
implementation: timetables of men and women are not always the same; women face
difficulties when caring for young children; women and men perceive illiteracy
as a lock for any activity shown as “training” or requiring participation
in public. Sometimes, the mere fact of carrying out an activity in a classroom
blocks to illiterate participants; men hinder women’s participation.
men and women in every activity. This is not always possible, but you can work
to facilitate it so. The following points will be considered by all workshops,
training and spaces opened by the Project will be considered before
implementation: timetables of men and women are not always the same; women face
difficulties when caring for young children; women and men perceive illiteracy
as a lock for any activity shown as “training” or requiring participation
in public. Sometimes, the mere fact of carrying out an activity in a classroom
blocks to illiterate participants; men hinder women’s participation.
Given this reality, the project seeks to address
women’s schedules before planning each workshop, so they find it easier to
participate. This is consulted with female participants and / or which are
already in areas of leadership, such as the assembly of the local partner
TECLANET. They also is consulted on witch physical spaces are more comfortable for
the workshops (less visible, not in the classroom …) and we will try to get it
done at these locations. The project has also a strong literacy component to
inject more confidence in women to speak in community spaces for decision. It
also wants that way they can access areas of representation such as water
committees or TECLANET assembly.
women’s schedules before planning each workshop, so they find it easier to
participate. This is consulted with female participants and / or which are
already in areas of leadership, such as the assembly of the local partner
TECLANET. They also is consulted on witch physical spaces are more comfortable for
the workshops (less visible, not in the classroom …) and we will try to get it
done at these locations. The project has also a strong literacy component to
inject more confidence in women to speak in community spaces for decision. It
also wants that way they can access areas of representation such as water
committees or TECLANET assembly.
Finally, but perhaps most important point is the work
with men too, for further progress in mutual understanding and acceptance of
women as political figures, with capacity for analysis and proposal, and
essential in the construction of alternative development.
with men too, for further progress in mutual understanding and acceptance of
women as political figures, with capacity for analysis and proposal, and
essential in the construction of alternative development.
3.DESCRIPTION OF
THE CONSULTANCY
THE CONSULTANCY
3.1.Goals
The gender study aims to have better information about
Gender relation in the framework of the Food Sovereignty in Uganda in the
framework of the current project.
Gender relation in the framework of the Food Sovereignty in Uganda in the
framework of the current project.
The goal of the current research follows the gender
output (output 2) of the project: Reinforced the empowerment of peasant women
in 18 community based organizations through the analysis of the collective
rights and raising awareness of gender inequities and gender violence among
peasants (men and women).
output (output 2) of the project: Reinforced the empowerment of peasant women
in 18 community based organizations through the analysis of the collective
rights and raising awareness of gender inequities and gender violence among
peasants (men and women).
This has been implemented through these activities:
- Meeting with the Amuria District Development
Office for MOU and establish conditions for the implementation of the
adult literacy training and the whole Project. - Training adults’ educators in Amuria
- Training in literacy for peasants (men and women)
in the 18 CBOs in Amuria - Training on Gender, sexual and reproductive
rights and violence against women in the 18 CBOs in Amuria. - Training on Gender and violence against woman to
community leaders in the 18 CBOs in Amuria (gender balance participation). - Focus groups and spaces for women to promote
gender awareness and increase self-esteem.
Methodology
3.2.Approach
The consultancy allowed adopting the methodology that
considers most appropriate for the research. Should have been achieved the
intended objectives and must be a fluid and constant communication with the VSF
coordination team.
considers most appropriate for the research. Should have been achieved the
intended objectives and must be a fluid and constant communication with the VSF
coordination team.
Some considerations to keep in mind:
The study should have a simple and clear language.
It must be rigorous and documented.
All sources of documentation must be quoted.
The goal of the research is to be used as a basis for future action on gender
and food sovereignty’ projects at national and regional level
It must be rigorous and documented.
All sources of documentation must be quoted.
The goal of the research is to be used as a basis for future action on gender
and food sovereignty’ projects at national and regional level
To identify possible lines of performance,
sufficiently argued, and not be based on mere assumptions or impressions by the
consultant.
sufficiently argued, and not be based on mere assumptions or impressions by the
consultant.
The information processing should be quantitative and,
where possible, should build a database that can facilitate analysis and/or be
used by VSF afterwards.
where possible, should build a database that can facilitate analysis and/or be
used by VSF afterwards.
The analysis should also be qualitative and should
provide conclusions and recommendations to help VSF to outline an African /
regional strategy and concrete actions in the framework of food sovereignty
with a gender focus.
provide conclusions and recommendations to help VSF to outline an African /
regional strategy and concrete actions in the framework of food sovereignty
with a gender focus.
3.3.Key questions
of the research
of the research
The gender study aims to have better information about
Gender relation in the framework of the Food Sovereignty in Uganda in the
framework of the current project.
Gender relation in the framework of the Food Sovereignty in Uganda in the
framework of the current project.
- Analysis of the main organizations in Uganda
with gender approach that could have some linkage with the principles of
the food sovereignty (and which of them know or are interested in La Vía
Campesina) - Analysis of the food sovereignty principles that
have been implemented in practice in the organizations related to this
project (Teclanet, Temedo, ESAAF or other organizations that are
considered interesting in the analysis of point 1) and what are the
positive impacts for gender equality - Conclusions and recommendations on the situation
and the practice of the principles of the food sovereignty in the genre
relations in the rural areas in Uganda. The findings will be used for
future actions VSF projects in the country.
4.Conditions of
the Consultancy
the Consultancy
a)The consultant
should be available immediately
should be available immediately
b)The consultant
shall provide VSF all physical materials (photocopies, books, etc.) and
electronic (web page files, electronic documents, etc.) obtained during the
investigation.
shall provide VSF all physical materials (photocopies, books, etc.) and
electronic (web page files, electronic documents, etc.) obtained during the
investigation.
c)VSF has all
intellectual property rights to the results of the consultancy, leaving the
spread consultant forbidden without express written permission.
intellectual property rights to the results of the consultancy, leaving the
spread consultant forbidden without express written permission.
d)The Consultant
shall formally present the results of the consultancy to the VSF team.
shall formally present the results of the consultancy to the VSF team.
6.Expected
Documents
Documents
6.1.During the
process of the study, the following products are expected:
process of the study, the following products are expected:
Weekly meetings and a participatory process with VSF
team will be held.
team will be held.
a)Intervention
Plan: general characteristics of the study (calendar, tracking, logistics,
etc.), methods, sources of information, variables and instruments used. To be
presented at the first week.
Plan: general characteristics of the study (calendar, tracking, logistics,
etc.), methods, sources of information, variables and instruments used. To be
presented at the first week.
b)Progress report
of the consultancy, including the definition of the key topics of study for
searching, the processing and the analysis of information. Also, this report
should rely on the proposed preliminary index of research to be approved by
VSF. Maximum Duration: 3 weeks.
of the consultancy, including the definition of the key topics of study for
searching, the processing and the analysis of information. Also, this report
should rely on the proposed preliminary index of research to be approved by
VSF. Maximum Duration: 3 weeks.
c)Final report of
the study presented at the sixth week. It must include annexes. Deadline: 15th
December (having fulfilled the requirements of the terms of reference).
the study presented at the sixth week. It must include annexes. Deadline: 15th
December (having fulfilled the requirements of the terms of reference).
7.Period
The study should be completed within a period of six
weeks from November 3 to December 15 this year.
weeks from November 3 to December 15 this year.
8.Budget
The budget allocated for VSF is 4,800 euros including
all expenses (salary, travel, per diem, materials, etc.).
all expenses (salary, travel, per diem, materials, etc.).
An invoice must be issued, following to requirements
of the donnor (Basque Government)
of the donnor (Basque Government)
9.Researcher’s
profile
profile
The study should be performed by an expert in
sociopolitical, in gender research or in agriculture and food issues,
experienced on the ground where it will conduct the study, from an angle of
critical analysis. It should also know the political framework of food
sovereignty.
sociopolitical, in gender research or in agriculture and food issues,
experienced on the ground where it will conduct the study, from an angle of
critical analysis. It should also know the political framework of food
sovereignty.
How to apply:
Submission of proposals
Proposals could be submitted by institutions or
individuals.
individuals.
The Technical Proposal, in no more than 10 pages shall
specify the following details
specify the following details
⋆ Presentation:
Brief description of the experience of the consultant or consultant group,
highlighting those related to the subject of this investigation. Expressing
understanding of the issues and proposals raised, pointing to the methodology
to be followed and its consistency with the considerations outlined in this
term of reference
Brief description of the experience of the consultant or consultant group,
highlighting those related to the subject of this investigation. Expressing
understanding of the issues and proposals raised, pointing to the methodology
to be followed and its consistency with the considerations outlined in this
term of reference
⋆ Methodology:
Describe what would be the methodology to be followed for conducting this
study, amd why this methodology
Describe what would be the methodology to be followed for conducting this
study, amd why this methodology
⋆ Operational
description: Description of all actions to be carried out since the beginning
of the consultancy, pointing step strategies, methodologies, tools used and
responsible for each
description: Description of all actions to be carried out since the beginning
of the consultancy, pointing step strategies, methodologies, tools used and
responsible for each
⋆ Timeline:
Specify the time required to achieve the required products.
Specify the time required to achieve the required products.
Applicants should submit a single file, including the
technical and financial proposal and a cover letter, under the following
specification:
technical and financial proposal and a cover letter, under the following
specification:
Subject: Gender research and Food Sovereignty followed
by the name of the proposer
by the name of the proposer
NOTE*: national
ugandian submissions and women researchers are welcome*
ugandian submissions and women researchers are welcome*
Proposals may be submitted up to 24 hours on October
30, 2014, to the following address
30, 2014, to the following address
e-mail: africa@vsf.org.es
