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Our Partners

Our Partners

Réseau coopératif des organisations professionnelles de manioc et de maïs (RC-OPMM)

Founded in 2013, RC-OPMM of Adja-Ouèrè consists of 14 member groups with a total of 440 individual members. The groups are mainly involved in maize and cassava production, as well as processing cassava into gari, lafou, chips, and tapioca. Some also engage in palm oil and vegetable farming.

Fédération des unions de producteurs agricoles du Bénin (FUPRO)

FUPRO offers services for marketing agricultural products, as well as seed production and sales. It operates in all 77 communes of Benin and includes 15 member organizations.

Fédération nationale des femmes agricultrices du Bénin (FéNaFAB)

FéNaFAB unites women and women's organizations from all agricultural sectors in Benin.

Plateforme nationale des organisations de producteurs agricoles du Bénin (PNOPPA)

PNOPPA advocates with the Beninese government on behalf of farmers in Benin.

Union communale des producteurs (UCP)

Created in 2006, the UCP of Djidja consists of eight member cooperatives organized around value chain activities such as maize, cassava, cotton, and soybean production and processing, as well as livestock farming. It provides input supply and collective marketing services and specifically supports women's groups involved in processing maize, cassava, and soybeans.

Union des coopératives des femmes transformatrices agricultrices (UCoFAT)

UCoFAT was established after a visit to Quebec by a delegate from UGAM, who participated in a training on women’s leadership. This Union, affiliated with UGAM, consists of 45 groups of women farmers and processors.

Union des groupements coopératifs des agriculteurs Mowossokpo (UGAM)

Since 2007, UGAM has provided six essential services, including financing, the supply of certified fertilizers and seeds, collective marketing, and agro-environmental advice. UGAM has 3,247 members, including 1,887 women, in the Savalou-Bantè region.

Projects:

  • Femmes Hwé-Nou
  • Support Project for Economic Services
  • Professionalization Project for the Collective Marketing System in the Savalou Bantè Region

Central Local de Cooperativas Agropecuarias Caranavi Ltda (CELCCAR)

A cooperative organization of 240 members, primarily active in the coffee, citrus, and fruit sectors.

Centro de promoción y salud integral (CEPROSI)

CEPROSI works to improve access to health services and develop family garden projects in urban areas.

Unidad de Negocios de Especias y Condimentos (UNEC)

UNEC produces, processes, and markets high-quality spices, essential oils, and condiments.

Projects:

  • Support Project for Financial Services of Producer Organizations
  • Market Access Improvement Project

 

Union des sociétés coopératives pour la commercialisation des produits agricoles dans la Boucle du Mouhoun (USCCPA/BM)

USCCPA/BM has more than 1,500 members, 45% of whom are women.

Réseau des organisations paysannes et des producteurs agricoles de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (ROPPA)

Founded in July 2000, ROPPA brings together organizations from West African countries to promote effective and sustainable family farming.

Confédération paysanne du Faso (CPF)

CPF was established in 2002 after a peasant congress. It is a platform of 15 umbrella organizations that enables small-scale farmers to work peacefully and earn a decent living.

Plateforme régionale des organisations paysannes d'Afrique centrale (PROPAC)

PROPAC groups national platforms of small-scale farmers from the ten member countries of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS)/Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC). Its mission is to harmonize the strategies and actions of national farmers' organizations in Central Africa.

Concertation nationale des organisations paysannes du Cameroun (CNOP-CAM)

CNOP-CAM consists of 5,172 member farmers' organizations, including 66 federations, 22 associations, 63 cooperatives, 629 unions of common interest groups (GIC), and 4,392 GICs.

Conseil national des organisations paysannes de Guinée-Conakry (CNOP-G)

Founded in 2004, CNOP-G unites the forces of 9 federations and 46 unions of producers, spread across the entire territory of Guinea-Conakry, representing 18,000 groups and approximately 480,000 members.

Fédération des arboriculteurs du Fouta Djalon (FAFD)

The FAFD was founded in 2014 and covers four administrative regions in Middle Guinea: Mamou, Boké, Kindia, and Labé. It consists of 21 unions, 277 groups, and 6,268 members. Its main sectors are fruit trees, coffee, and forestry.

Fédération des apiculteurs du Fouta Djalon (FAPI)

Fédération des paysans du Fouta Djalon (FPFD)

The FPFD, created in 1992, is a farmers' organization operating in the eight prefectures and two regions (Mamou and Labé) of Fouta Djalon in the Republic of Guinea. Its overall objective is to increase the income of producers through the development of three production sectors: potatoes, onions, and tomatoes.

Project :

  • Femmes Pro-Forêts: Climate Change Adaptation Project in the Middle Bafing National Park

Union des coopératives caféières de Baptiste (UCOCAB)

UCOCAB revitalizes coffee production by developing the coffee value chain in Haiti's central plateau. It consists of 8 cooperatives with 1,800 members, 48% of whom are women.

Fédération des organisations de paysans et agriculteurs pour le développement économique et social (FOPADES)

FOPADES consists of 11 groups in the Labrousse region and contributes to food security through community kitchens and school canteens.

Centre d’éducation et de développement intégré – Village de l’Espoir (CEDI-VE)

CEDI-VE has about 100 members and focuses on development activities in education, health, agriculture, and women's issues.

Fédération des groupements paysans de Limbé (FGPL)

The purpose of the FGPL is to bring together as many peasant groups as possible into a democratic structure. This allows them to access adequate services, serve as the voice of farmers in the region, and mobilize members for development actions.

Fondation pour le développement économique et social (FODES-5)

FODES-5's mission is to promote economic, social, and cultural development in its area of intervention by helping local populations develop economic strategies and basic social services aimed at improving their quality of life. The population in the intervention zone is estimated at around 48,000 people.

Encadrement des petits paysans des mornes et des plaines d’Haïti (EPPMPH)

Based in Rivière Froide, EPPMPH's mission is to support farmers in improving their living conditions through agroecology training and education in health and social care.

Konbit Fahn Kaskad-Dibrey (KOFAKAD)

KOFAKAD is an organization of 140 female members. This group aims to improve the living conditions of women and children through agricultural production, agro-food processing, and training.

Projects:

  • Carboneutre Ayiti / FO-RI
  • Circular Economy
  • Climate Adaptation and Value Chain Development

Kooperasi Serba Usaha Ngudi Makmur (KSUNM)

A cooperative of 3,141 members offering services such as certified organic rice seed production, bulk purchasing and distribution of organic inputs, and collective marketing.

Kooperasi Karya Manunggal (KOKAMA)

A women’s cassava processing cooperative that facilitates access to credit and processing equipment, while collectively marketing processed products.

Himpunan Tani Ngudi Makmur (HTNM)

A regional organization with 8,000 members that provides training, member services, and engages in advocacy activities.

 

Projects:

  • UPSCALE – Upscaling local businesses

Jamaïcan Coffee Growers Association (JCGA)

The JCGA is a producer organization involved in the coffee value chain with strong export potential. It promotes and represents the interests of small coffee producers who own less than two hectares of land. The JCGA manages functions that support crop production, agro-food processing, and the marketing of coffee producers through technical advice, promotion, and price negotiation.


Project:

  • Support Project for Collective Services for Coffee Producers

Omani Farmers Association (OFA)

Present throughout the country, this association offers its members various services such as market information, advisory services, capacity building, credit access, and input supply.

Project:

  • Strengthening Omani Farmers' Associations for Family Farming and Food Security Improvement

Cooperativa Agraria Cafetalera San Fernando

A cooperative with nearly 1,000 members active in the certified coffee export sector.

AYNE PERU

Founded in 1998, this organization leads the network of solidarity economy initiative groups in Peru.

Project:

  • Market Access Improvement Project (PAAM - SEPOP 2)

Confédération nationale des producteurs agricoles du Congo (CONAPAC)

Confédération paysanne du Congo (COPACO)

COPACO brings together women and men across the country who work in agriculture, livestock farming, fishing, hunting, and crafts. It plays a role in advocacy, defense, and coordination to promote family farming.

Coopérative agricole de Lonzo (COPALO)

COPALO brings together 10 associations, including three women's associations. The cooperative helps improve agricultural production and the income of its 1,110 members. It also aims to foster a savings culture within the rural population.

Regroupement des femmes paysannes de Kabuba (RFPK)

Created in 2018, the RFPK has 120 members, including 35 young people. Its objectives are to fight poverty and social injustices in the village, develop a solidarity fund, provide literacy training for women, inform women of their fundamental rights, and establish a collective marketing system.

Project:

  • Support Project for Sustainable, Equitable, and Inclusive Food Systems

Conseil national de concertation et de coopération des ruraux (CNCR)

The CNCR is a farmer movement that brings together the largest number of agricultural producers in Senegal, encouraging the state to discuss issues related to agriculture.

Association sénégalaise pour la promotion du développement par la base (ASPRODEB)

ASPRODEB was born from the mutual commitment of the Senegalese government, professional agricultural organizations, and local elected officials. This association provides professional agricultural organizations with services to strengthen technical and organizational capacities, financial management, and advisory support.

Fédération des organisations non gouvernementales du Sénégal (FONGS)

FONGS aims to create a strong associative movement that restores the status and identity of rural women and men through empowerment and autonomy in order to address the challenges facing the rural world.

Fédération des groupements associés des paysans de Baol (FEGPAB)

FEGPAB contributes to sustainable and endogenous development through well drilling, the establishment of cereal warehouses, and reforestation activities. It has 1,720 members, 65% of whom are women.

Union régionale des associations paysannes de Diourbel (URAPD)

Founded in 1978 and officially recognized in 1993 by the Ministry of the Interior of Senegal, URAPD is a non-profit association in the Bambey department. It comprises 36 village groups with 1,697 members, 65% of whom are women.

Cadre de concertation des producteurs d’arachides (CCPA)

The CCPA consists of 48 groups and 8,000 members in the Kaolack region. Its activities primarily focus on seed production, marketing, and peanut processing.

Union des groupements paysans de Meckhé (UGPM)

The UGPM has 5,000 members, 65% of whom are women. The Union has set goals in environmental management and restoration, the development of income-generating activities, combating rural exodus, and enhancing peasant identity.

Projects:

  • Dekkal Suuf
  • Green Circular Economy and Energy
  • Strengthening Agricultural Adaptation (SAGA)

 

Union tunisienne de l’agriculture et de la pêche (UTAP)

A national, independent, democratic, and unionized development and service organization that represents, defends, and protects the interests and rights of farmers and fishers, both men and women.

Union maghrébine et nord-africaine des agriculteurs (UMNAGRI)

A regional professional agricultural organization that brings together and defends the interests of farmers in Tunisia, Mauritania, Morocco, Algeria, Libya, and Egypt.


Project:

  • Structuring Project for Economic and Environmental Services for Tunisian Agri-food Processors

STRATEGIC PARTNERS

Manger local fait grandir le monde

The philanthropic branch of UPA Développement international (UPA DI), Manger local fait grandir le monde, raises funds that are invested in innovative approaches to ensure food autonomy for communities, empower women socioeconomically, and contribute to environmental protection and regeneration.

On behalf of Manger local fait grandir le monde, we thank all donors. Your support is invaluable!

Board of Directors

Martin Caron

President of the Board of Directors

Hélène Raymond

Vice-President

Gib Drury

Board Member

Stéphane Alary

Board Member

Jeannine Messier

Board Member

Mario Théberge

Board Member

Daniel Gobeil

Board Member

Luc Morin

Board Member

Rémy Trudel

Board Member

Julie Bissonnette

Board Member

UPA DI Team

Hugo Beauregard-Langelier

Secretary General

Léa Bissonnette-Lavoie

Project Officer

Francis Boursier

Project Officer

Ghady Chedrawi

Agroeconomist, Organizational Development

Julie Comeau

Executive Assistant

Martin Couture

Director, Programs, Training, and Innovation

Jennifer Crawford

RAI Coordinator

Hélène Dionne

Assistant Accountant

Fatoumata Dramé

Program Manager, Gender Equality, Inclusion, and Diversity Specialist

Radoslava Emilova

Chief Financial Officer

Gabrielle Harewood

Project Officer

Serge Kouadio

Program Manager, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist

Mélanie Lacroix

Program Manager

Nathalie Landé

Program Manager, Climate Change Specialist

Simon Lavoie

Agroeconomist

Guillaume Lewis-Larivière

Assistant Accountant

Mabel Linero

Accounting Technician

Élise Lortie

Program Manager

Caroline Mailloux

Program Manager, Climate Change Specialist

Christèle Mbounja

Project Officer

Marie-Julie Ménard

Program Manager, Philanthropic Development

Mélanie Morel

Program Manager, Climate Change Specialist

Martineve Pajonas-L'Heureux

Director of Business Development

Marion Provencher Langlois

Program Manager, Gender Equality, Inclusion, and Diversity Specialist

Moussa Sane

Accountant

Brigitte Savard

Administrative Technician

Matthieu Sirois

Accountant

Maxime Soucy

Project Officer

Andréanne Soucy

Communications and Marketing Officer

Mireya Tates

Administrative Technician

upa di guinea

  • Mamadou Tafsir Diallo - Project Director
  • Amadou Mouctar Balde - Director of Programming
  • Amadou Mouctar Balde - Administrative and Financial Manager
  • Maïmouna Barry - Economic Empowerment of Women and Gender Equality Manager
  • Oumar Baïlo Diallo - Advocacy and Communications Manager
  • Moustapha Kallo - Agricultural Value Chain and Collective Marketing Systems Development Manager
  • Edouard Souana Sonomou - Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Accountability (SEAR) Manager
  • Daouda Barry - Agroforestry and Forestry Specialist
  • Djeinabou Bah - Information and Communication Assistant
  • Oumarou Bah - Administrative Assistant
  • Oumou Salamata Sow - Supervisor
  • Mamadou Saliou Balde - Supervisor
  • Damo Aissata Traore - Supervisor
  • Fatoumata Kante - Awareness and Training Agent
  • Amadou Bailo Balde - Awareness and Training Agent
  • Fatoumata Bah - Awareness and Training Agent
  • Rabiatou Balde - Awareness and Training Agent
  • Fantagbe Kaba - Awareness and Training Agent
  • Boubacar Diallo - Awareness and Training Agent
  • Marcel Gbouomou - Awareness and Training Agent
  • Fatoumata Lamarana Diallo - Awareness and Training Agent
  • Mariama Goungoun Balde - Awareness and Training Agent
  • Koumba Dorcas Koundouno - Awareness and Training Agent
  • Djibril Mariama Diallo - Awareness and Training Agent
  • Ramatoulaye Balde - Awareness and Training Agent
  • Mamadou Saliou Barry - Awareness and Training Agent
  • Mariama Laabha Bah - Awareness and Training Agent
  • Mamadou Bhoye Sow - Awareness and Training Agent
  • Alpha Oumar Niakasso - Awareness and Training Agent
  • Hawanatou Diallo - Awareness and Training Agent
  • Marlyatou Poreko Diallo - Awareness and Training Agent
  • Fatoumata Bhoye Diallo - Awareness and Training Agent
  • Ibrahima Diallo - Awareness and Training Agent
  • Ibrahima Bick Diallo - Awareness and Training Agent
  • N'faly Keita - Awareness and Training Agent
  • Mamady Aminata Kourouma - Awareness and Training Agent
  • Celestin Homou - Awareness and Training Agent

upa di tunisia

  • Ilhem Messaoudi - Project Director
  • Adnane Mehdi Zbiss - Administrative and Financial Manager
  • Amine Bouabene - Accountant
  • Fayrouz Chmingui - Training Advisor
  • Fatma Amdouni - Environmental and Climate Change Advisor
  • Souad Trabelsi - Gender Equality Advisor
  • Samar Zaidi - Agro-economic Services Manager
  • Samia Frigui - Logistics Secretary
  • Sofien Jabbar - Regional Coordinator
  • Nawel Bellali - Regional Coordinator
  • Saif Eddine Belabed - Communication Officer
  • Abir Derbeli - Transformation Trainer
  • Ahlem Limem - Marketing and Entrepreneurship Trainer
  • Awatef ben Amor - Transformation Trainer
  • Basma Bousselmi - Climate Change Trainer
  • Emna Khalfi - Transformation Trainer
  • Houaida Hammedi - Gender Equality Trainer
  • Houda Jbeli - Marketing and Entrepreneurship Trainer
  • Houda Mtawaa - Climate Change Trainer
  • Rahma Felhi - Gender Equality Trainer
  • Rania Rezgui - Gender Equality Trainer
  • Wafa Medfai - Marketing and Entrepreneurship Trainer
  • Wided Chiboub - Climate Change Trainer

Thank you to those who have shared a part of the journey with us

  • Emmanuelle Lajoie - Project Officer
  • Jean-Frédéric Lemay - Program Manager, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist
  • Lynda Raymond - Accounting Technician
  • Tulio Portilla - Project Officer
  • Ysabelle Bergeron - Administrative Technician
Martin Caron
A Word from the President

A famous journalist and writer once said, "To engage is first to attempt to speak to others." And I can attest to that! In the early 1980s, a colleague invited me to a meeting of the group The Future Professionals of Agriculture. It was at that moment that I truly understood how my situation, in many ways, was similar others.

This openness toward others continued over time. I realized, through each of my engagements, that advocating for change and improvement first requires talking about it. This is how we can identify what unites people, their shared challenges, and the potential solutions.

The 100th anniversary of the Union of Agricultural Producers (UPA) in 2024 is an opportunity to celebrate this great sense of community. The 30th anniversary of UPA International Development (UPA DI) in 2023 was equally significant. In both cases, the gathering of individuals driven by an unwavering desire for openness and change has led to great achievements, in Quebec and around the world.

This commitment is invaluable, not only for Quebec's agricultural sector but for every community directly or indirectly impacted by the expertise, willpower, and know-how of our organization. It is with great pride that I have taken on the presidency this year, and I invite you to read and enjoy this year’s report.

Hugo Beauregard-Langelier
A Word from the Secretary-General

Whether we live on sand clay, or snow, there are individuals who make the decision to act in solidarity. This commitment is what has driven UPA International Development (UPA DI) from its creation in 1993 to the present day. Initiated by farmers cultivating the lands of Quebec and later enriched by their sisters and brothers in Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, and Asia, the dedication of these individuals to international solidarity and family farming has enabled UPA DI to grow. Although UPA DI's past is filled with success stories, the future global context in which we will operate suggests many challenges.

If agriculture has been the foundation of our civilizations, its current trajectory is concerning. Until 2019, living standards, health, and education worldwide showed steady growth. But starting in 2020, these indicators began to decline for the first time in nearly 30 years. It is difficult to judge history as it happens, , but the multiplication of global crises, the rise of inequalities, the erosion of civil liberties, and the expansion of artificial intelligence are all signs of significant upheavals ahead.

Despite this global uncertainty, , the engagement of those who grow our food and seek to live with dignity is essential.  Family-owned businesses remain the dominant model, contributing both to the vitality of rural areas and the food supply of cities. Whether in Europe, Africa, Asia, or Quebec, agricultural families around the world have demonstrated their ability to mobilize and commit to more sustainable food systems. It is within this commitment that UPA DI finds its purpose.

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