Financial Literacy Academy for Farmers

The Financial Literacy Academy for Farmers was created to help farmers keep track of their income and expenses, make spending plans, and learn basic financial skills. This was especially important because costs went up during the pandemic. Thanks to the program, farmers now know how to manage their money better. They can save money after the harvest, use their savings to invest, or reorganize their debts if they have any.

1. Farmers living in Çorum and individuals under temporary protection status engaged in agricultural activities and seasonal agricultural workers

– Farmers who only earn money in the summer months and need to divide their expenses equally throughout the year have been supported to have qualified financial decision-making skills. (Tool: Financial Literacy Academy for Farmers blog content, online farmer information meetings, budget book application, mentor-farmer support mechanism, social media content)

2. Young people with volunteer work experience and/or motivation for farmers

– Young volunteers have been supported in their capacity development regarding mentor skills and experiences. (Tool: Volunteer mentor online capacity development trainings)

3. Representatives of public, civil society organizations and private sector working on financial literacy and access for farmers

– Relevant local actors have been supported in having experience working together and developing partnerships. (Tool: Advisory board meetings)

– Institutions that carry out work for farmers have been supported in terms of the tools they will use in their local activities. (Tool: Budget Book and Budget Book User Guide)