IAAS Monthly Newsletter July-August 2024

IAAS Argentina

1. Directors Meetings of América

February 1 to 10, 2024, Villa María, Córdoba, Argentina.

This event does not correspond to the report presented, but we want to highlight the linkage

made with different companies in which we made technical visits, with which we have the

possibility of joining the ExPro program that our country has, adding 3 new companies and thus

providing opportunities for new students or professionals to perform their practices, among

them are 6 options offered by our country, including companies and public

entities.

2. 2nd Edition Expo Grafer

June 29, Hersilia, Santa Fe, Argentina

Fernando Marchisone our External Relations Coordinator, participated in Expo Grafer, through a talk and in this way made us known, from the event we got new followers and interested in being part of IAAS Argentina.

3. Matteo’s internship

April 15 to June 15, Villa Maria, Cordoba, Argentina

Matteo did an internship as part of the “Backpacking in America” program and, particularly in Argentina, he did his internship at ESIL (Escuela Superior Integral de Lechería). This school is a leader in education in the dairy sector and has a production plant and a food quality laboratory accredited by the government. Thanks to ESIL, Matteo participated in theoretical conferences, training courses for industry workers and company visits. In addition, he toured our country and met some of his family members who migrated to our country decades ago.

4. 67th IAAS World Congress 2024

July 03 to August 16, Bangladesh

We participated in the WoCo, which was an enriching experience for our newest members of the National Committee, where they were able to learn about the mother constitution, and tried to introduce changes in it

from the situation that our country is going through economically, decreasing the annual membership that must be paid. In addition, it was enriching for members who formed the association years ago to refresh

knowledge, duties or obligations that must be fulfilled.

5. Lead with motivation

June 29, virtual Italy

Participation in the Motivation Workshop to awaken the potential of your team. Marta Ciampechini from ITC taught us how to understand the needs of our team and in this way discover effective strategies to engage and empower us and in this way generate greater motivation and satisfaction.

6. Aapresid Congress 2024

August 7th, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Fernando Marchisone, our External Relations Coordinator, participated in the congress held by Aapresid (Argentine Association of Direct Sowing Producers) and in this way made us known, obtaining new contacts for future agreements with different companies involved, in addition to continue expanding IAAS Argentina.

7. JORNADEROS AGRO

August 17, Córdoba-Buenos Aires

IAAS Argentina has been active for 3 years and one of the most difficult challenges or the one that cost us the most, is to reach the children so that they can be part of our association as active members, therefore, the alliance with JORNADEROS AGRO, carried out in a virtual way, helps us with the linkage. They are a group of students (+ 3000 associates) who work in the linkage with students of agricultural and related sciences and companies, so that they can perform their internships and begin to enter the labor market. We would like to highlight that some of the associated students have enrolled

in the WFD 2025 in Colombia.

8. RURAL EXPO 2024

September 14, Jesus Maria, Cordoba, Argentina

María Belen Gasparoni, Project Coordinator, participated in the rural expo that took place in Jesús María, where she made IAAS Argentina known through the delivery of informative flyers and IAAS Argentina stickers.

IAAS Ecuador

1. Spanish Course

(July, 2024 - onwards) (online, Zoom)

Our dear Finances Coordinator, Andrea Calderón, organized and started the IAAS Spanish Course 2024. We are so glad to support the whole community while also learning by ourselves a lot; languages serve as the first bridge that gets us closer to the people and the destinations we eventually want to meet, so this was an opportunity to share good moments and build new capacities that empower all IAASers and non IAASers all the same. Lessons learned and feedback surely is coming on the way and we are grateful for that.

2. ExCo Meeting 2025 Ecuador

(July, 2024) (hybrid, Nepal and Zoom meeting)

After the general assemblies held in the World Congress that took place in Nepal, our country decided to participate and host the ExCo Meeting of 2025. We are so glad that we were chosen as hosts, from now on our most important objective of the committee is planning this meeting as it will congregate many valuable coordinators from all around the world and it will surely help us motivate everyone to open up the gates and get to know new companies, apply to internships/volunteer.

3. Exchange Program Follow Up

(July, 2024) (Pichincha, Ecuador)

Our dear NExCo, Marco López alongside Andrea Calderón, paid a visit to some of the interns that visited us to work and learn for this whole month. It was great to have such good feedback from them and assuring that the ExPro places are working as they should and that our country is keeping up with the reputation and hospitality that we proudly uphold.

4. IAAS Ecuador adheres to the PAQ (Pacto Agroalimentario de Quito)

(August 15th) (Quito, Ecuador)

For quite some time, IAAS has been working closely with the PAQ, searching for new opportunities for our members as well as working towards real solutions for the consumers and producers of food from Quito city. Finally in August we formally signed and joined this coalition whose goal is to propose healthier alternatives for everyone in food related topics. Specifically this year the main focus is to finish the proposal of a project that will revolve around the capital and is meant to gather many financial supporters to make these ideas a reality. IAAS delegates are making a great effort to contribute to the whole process, we will keep building alliances that promote a better future.

5. Youth Fairfor Food Security-World Food Forum National Chapter

(August 17th)(Quito, Ecuador)

Many organizations, institutions and colleagues gathered to create the first in person event of the World Food Forum National Chapter of Ecuador.

It included many innovative and sustainable businesses that showcased their talents and products, demonstrations of gastronomy using rescued food, artistic presentations and workshops to debate about the wellbeing of our agrosystems and their influence in our everyday lives. We invite all the committees from IAAS to reach out to these coalitions and even better, lead the way into events and agendas that push forward the association and our reputation as capable ever learning students.

6. Reshapingour Exchange Program team

(August)

As our NExCo Marco López goes to the world vice presidency of exchange, we have had to find a new leader and team to replace or even strengthen our ExPro potential. Fortunately, we made the right calls and got a new member on the team, she is from a private university which is USFQ-Universidad San Francisco de Quito. We know her capabilities and contacts will be a good addition for the team as we roam new places in search of sponsors while keeping up with all of our duties and responsibilities. We wish them all the best.

IAAS Paraguay

1. Talk “Commemoration of the International Soil Day” organized by SOPACIS/FEPASIDIAS

(05 July 2024) (San Lorenzo, Paraguay)

IAAS Paraguay was invited to this activity in commemoration of the international day of soils, which focused on sustainable production chains, the state of Paraguayan soil use in agricultural production, and biological products. We were able to mark our presence with the association and contact the organizing institutions for future joint activities.

2. Youth Workshop for Diversity

(05 July 2024) (Asuncion, Paraguay)

The invitation was made by Gybn Paraguay, in this activity members of the association were able to learn about Biodiversity and the environment. There was interaction between members and authorities.

3. San San Juan says yes

(July 13, 2024) (Areguá, Paraguay)

San Juan is a patronal feast, celebrated throughout the country consisted of the sale of typical food, games, dances and folkloric music that helps us coexist with IAAS members and members of the community.

4. Community Orchard Day

(19 -25 July 2024) (Areguá, Paraguay)

Activity within the WIC Framework in the Project “Sustainable roots, sustainable practices and community garden in the Bio Escuela Popular el Cántaro”. In this phase of the project, we were conducting and training members of the community for the realization of a garden with sustainable practices, activity carried out with members of IAAS Paraguay, students of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences of the UNA and members of the community of the BioEscuela Popular El Cántaro.

5. Apoyo Logistical support in the ENSD and EMSSD 2024

(July 31 - August 02 2024) (Caaguazu, Paraguay)

Activity organized by FEPASIDIAS, where members of IAAS Paraguay could be part of the logistics helping in different aspects of the event such as reception, merchandising, management of the auditorium, they could also attend lectures and networking with various professionals in the area.

6. Talk “Commemoration of the International Soil Day” organized by SOPACIS/FEPASIDIAS

(05 August 2024) (San Lorenzo, Paraguay)

We approached the students of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences of the UNA so that they can get to know us better as an association and be part of it.

7. Integration Day

(05 August 2024) (Asuncion, Paraguay)

With the new members of IAAS Paraguay, we conducted an activity to get to know each other better, we toured the historic center of Asuncion to remember our history and culture.

8. Excel Pro” training with Esoil and Education For The World

(13, August, 2024) (San Lorenzo, Paraguay)

Organized by IAAS Paraguay together with two companies for the training of our members in the excel area.

9. Closing of the WIC: Sustainable Roots project

(31 August 2024) (Areguá, Paraguay)

A talk was given on pest control in vegetable gardens, harvesting of the garden itself, food safety, creation of a garden with ornamental and medicinal plants, and a community gathering.

IAASTogo

1. Phase 1 of the AGRI BOOT CAMP

2. The ALIMENTERRE network

3. JEMOVE reforestation

IAAS Nepal

1. Photography Competition

We conducted an online photo contest in collaboration with the World Food Forum(WFF) Chapter to highlight the beauty and importance of rice farming on the theme of “ Climate Friendly Agriculture For Increasing Paddy Production”. Participants expressed the story of Nepal’s rich agricultural heritage and inspired others to appreciate sustainable practices. Among the participants 3 photos were chosen from the judges and the voting form was opened for “People's Choice Award”. This contest showcases the captured beauty of agriculture on the occasion of national paddy day.

2. Seeking sponsorship for upcoming National Congress.

The National Congress was knocking on our door, so we were seeking stakeholders for partnership to make our mega event a great success.

3. Project Summit

On August 6 2024, IAAS Nepal opened the call for Project summit. Project Pitching was held at the National Congress on 21 August where only 3 LCs pitched their ideas. Among them LC Bardibas won the best Project prize.

4. National Strategic Meeting

On 11th August,we geared up for our national strategic meeting with the theme of “ Farming for the Future, Cultivating a Sustainable Strategy” where innovation met collaboration.

All the departments discuss their annual work and problems, challenges faced by their department over this tenure and make strategic plans which will help the next generation to act accordingly.

5. National Congress

• 1st Day(21st August)

On the first day of National Congress, we successfully conducted Registration and opening ceremony, Speech and Presentation, Token of Love distribution and Project Summit. The Discussion focused on the theme “ Seed of Change; Youth in Agriculture for a Sustainable Tomorrow”

• 2nd Day(22nd August)

We have successfully completed the second day of our annual mega event National Congress 2024 successfully based on the theme “Seeds of Change; Youth in Agriculture for Sustainable Tomorrow”. Event was divided into two sessions. Firstly, National EB/CB and LCs representatives presented the Annual Report. Then we visited Muktinath Krishi Company limited and got to learn about research findings on seed technology, grafting, plant pathology and Plant breedings.

• 3rd Day(23rd August)

The last day of National Congress, 2024 is successfully completed with the committee handover to new enthusiastic minds. The event was divided into three sessions. First, National LC and EB/CB pitched their candidatures, and we eventually handed over the committee to our trusted hands. Finally, there was an art auction and cultural night.

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