Agriculture And Food Security
URBANET advances agriculture and food security through approaches grounded in agroecological principles that promote environmentally sustainable, socially inclusive, and economically viable farming systems. The organization works with smallholder farmers, particularly women and youth, to strengthen their capacity to produce food using practices that enhance soil fertility, conserve biodiversity, improve water management, and reduce dependence on costly external inputs.
Environment And Climate Change
Within our Environment and Climate Change thematic area, URBANET focuses on promoting sustainable natural resource management and strengthening communities’ resilience to the impacts of climate change. Recognising that environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, and changing climatic conditions pose significant threats to livelihoods, food security, and ecosystems, the organisation implements integrated interventions to protect the environment while supporting inclusive socio-economic development.
Women and Youth Empowerment
Under our Women and Youth Economic Empowerment thematic area, URBANET is committed to creating sustainable livelihood opportunities that enable women and young people to achieve economic independence, build resilience, and contribute meaningfully to local development. Recognizing that limited access to productive resources, finance, markets, skills, and decision-making opportunities continues to constrain their economic potential, the organization implements integrated interventions that strengthen entrepreneurship, improve employability, and promote inclusive economic growth.
Nutrition and Health
We believe that good nutrition is essential for improved health, educational achievement, Under our Nutrition thematic area, which promotes healthy living and safe food, URBANET works to improve the nutritional well-being of individuals, households, and communities by addressing the underlying causes of malnutrition and promoting safe, healthy, and sustainable food systems, economic productivity, and overall quality of life.