Land O Lakes International Development
Land O Lakes International Development
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About this organization
Mission
TO REPLACE POVERTY WITH PROSPERITY.
About
LAND O'LAKES INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROVIDES IN-KIND, FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.2018 PROJECTS INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING:IN ETHIOPIA: THE GROWTH THROUGH NUTRITION PROJECT IN WHICH WE ARE SUB TO SAVE THE CHILDREN SUPPORTED VULNERABLE HOUSEHOLDS TO DIVERSIFY THEIR DIETS THROUGH HOUSEHOLD GARDENING, DISTRIBUTION OF LIVESTOCK PACKAGES (CHICKENS, HEIFERS, GOATS, AND SHEEP). IN KENYA, PROJECTS:- ADDRESSED SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH PARTLY THROUGH INCOME- GENERATING OPPORTUNITIES ALONG THE LIVESTOCK-FOCUSED VALUE CHAIN, IMPROVED HOUSEHOLD NUTRITION BEHAVIORS & HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY.-WORKED AS A SUB TO RTI TO ENGAGE YOUTH IN AGRICULTUREIN MADAGASCAR, PROJECTS:- WORK IN THREE COMPONENTS OF MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION, RURAL LIVELIHOODS, AND COMMUNITY DISASTER RISK REDUCTION. THE PROJECT AIMS TO REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY IN A SOUTHWESTERN REGION OF MADAGASCAR.- BUILT THE CAPACITY AND ASSET BASE OF SMALL HOLDER LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS AND HAS TRAINED MEN AND WOMEN IN HEALTH PRACTICES, DISTRIBUTED CHICKENS AND RUMINANTS, AND SUPPORTED COMMUNITY LIVESTOCK WORKERS TO PROVIDE HEALTH SERVICES.IN MALAWI, PROJECTS: - FOCUS ON THE DAIRY SECTOR, PROVIDING TRAINING TO OVER 1500 FARMERS ON IMPROVED DAIRY METHODS AND WORKING WITH FARMER ASSOCIATIONS TO IMPROVE HOUSEHOLD FARM INCOME.- WORK WITH PRODUCERS IN SELECTED FRUIT AND VEGETABLE VALUE CHAINS. STARTING IN 2016, THE PROJECT IS IDENTIFYING APPROPRIATE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS, IDENTIFYING PARTNERS, AND ASSESSING THE FEASIBILTY OF LEVERAGING FINANCING TO SUPPORT PROCESSORS.IN MOZAMBIQUE, PROJECTS:- DEVELOP THE DAIRY VALUE CHAIN IN MOZAMBIQUE BY BUILDING THE DAIRY INDUSTRY THROUGH INCREASING PRODUCTION, DEVELOPING MILK COOPERATIVES, TRAINING DAIRY FARMERS, AND OTHER DAIRY STAKEHOLDERS. THIS PROJECT LINKED PRODUCERS TO PROCESSORS.- SEEK TO CONTINUE BUILDING THE DAIRY INDUSTRY AND INCREASE SUSTAINABILITY WITH INVESTMENTS IN SCALING UP PRODUCTION OF SMALL AND MEDIUM DAIRY-RELATED ENTERPRISES, AND A SYSTEM OF ACCESS TO FINANCE FOR DAIRY BUSINESSES.- SUPPORT USAID FEED THE FUTURE CROPS IN THE BEIRA CORRIDOR.IN RWANDA: THIS PROJECT WORKED IN THE DAIRY VALUE CHAIN FROM FARMER TO POLICY LEVEL AND SUPPORTED PROCESSORS INCREASE PRODUCT QUALITY. THE PROJECT TRAINED FARMERS, COOPERATIVES, PROCESSORS AND PROVIDED SUBAWARDS TO STAKEHOLDERS IN THE DAIRY INDUSTRY.IN SRI LANKA, LOLID, AS SUB TO VEGA, SUPPORTS A PORTFOLIO OF DIVERSE, SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESSES TO INCREASE THE PRODUCTIVITY AND SCALE OF OPERATIONS. THE PROJECT HAS SUPPORTED APPROXIMATELY 50 BUSINESSES TO INCREASE THEIR BUSINESS AND CREATE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.IN LEBANON, THROUGH THE USAID FUNDED LINQ PROJECT, IS PARTNERING WITH HIGH POTENTIAL AGRI-BUSINESSES, PROCESSORS, AND GROWERS OF FRESH PRODUCE TO IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY AND FOOD SAFETY. IN EGYPT, THROUGH THE USDA FUNDED TAIB PROJECT, IS BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF EGYPT TO BUILD THE CAPACITY AN AGENCY OF THE G0E WHOSE CHARTER IS TO DEVELOP AND NATIONALIZE FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.IN GEORGIA, THROUGH THE USDA FUNDED SQIL PROJECT, WE ARE WORKING TO IMPROVE AND STRENGTHEN THE BEEF AND DAIRY VALUE CHAIN.OTHER PROJECTS ARE:- DEVELOPING THE CAPACITY OF DAIRY AND MAIZE COOPERATIVES IN EAST AFRICAN COUNTRIES. IT ASSESSED COOPERATIVES, BUILT THEIR CAPACITY IN GAP AREAS, AND SUPPORTED APEX BODIES TO BUILD THEIR CAPACITY TO REPRESENT PRIMARY COOPERATIVES.- WORKING TO HELP MAIZE COOPERATIVES PROMOTE BETTER BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN MEMBERS AND INPUT SUPPLIERS FOR A MORE RELIABLE SUPPLY OF QUALITY SEED. IT SUPPORTED MAIZE COOPERATIVES TO BUILD CAPACITY IN GOVERNANCE, COMMUNICATIONS, AND AGRONOMY.- PROVIDING EXPERT VOLUNTEERS TO SUPPORT PROCESSING AND PRODUCING ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES IN LEBANON, EGYPT AND MOROCCO. THE PROJECT HAS SENT NUMEROUS VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE INCREASED THE CAPACITY OF HOST BUSINESSES WHO RECEIVE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “To replace poverty with prosperity by implementing donor-funded projects that provide global humanitarian aid to communities and individuals in developing countries through in-kind, financial and technical assistance.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “To replace poverty with prosperity.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as MN.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2019 is 4001 N LEXINGTON PKWY MS 5120, ARDEN HILLS, MN, 55126.
- As of 2019, the non-profit has reported a total of 0 employees on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$128,112.
- The organization has 0 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2015.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
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