Mercy Corps, under the ISSD Africa and PRO-WASH & SCALE Awards, is launching a five-week Seeds Learning Group for practitioners working on seed systems and seed security in humanitarian and development contexts. Participants will strengthen their understanding of seed systems, explore practical assessment and market-based programming approaches, learn about new tools and guidance materials, and exchange experiences with peers across regions.
Sessions will run weekly from April 16–May 14. Check out the Concept Note to learn more and be sure to submit an Expression of Interest by March 13! Participation is limited, with confirmations shared by March 23. Participants who attend all sessions and complete required assignments will receive a certificate of completion.
Curriculum Snapshot
The final course structure and emphasis will be tailored based on participant experience, interests, and operating contexts.
- Understanding seed, seed systems and seed security in humanitarian contexts
- Seed System Security Assessments
- Market-based programming for seed security responses
- Building more resilient local seed systems
- Wrap-up, next steps & presentation of certificates
👉 Apply here: https://forms.gle/H6WsvxvMQatCKqoi8
👉 Read the Concept Note: https://tinyurl.com/42bt69y6
Priority will be given to applicants with prior seed system experience who are global or national Agriculture Cluster/Sector partners, ISSD Africa CoP members, working in Humanitarian Response Plans/Priority Countries or whose positions are partially or fully funded by humanitarian funding through the U.S. Department of State. Technical staff and program managers with clear, near-term opportunities to apply the tools/resources introduced through the learning group are particularly encouraged to apply.
Questions? Reach out to Geoffrey Otim (geotim@mercycorps.org) and Kristin Lambert (klambert@mercycorps.org).