Wheat Recovery in Syria

Highlighted below is a video from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations on seed multiplication for agriculture recovery of Syria. The video highlights how the FAO is working with farmers in increase yields and recover from conflict. We encourage you to watch the linked video and utilize the discussion points below to guide your conversations around the globe. 

Seed Multiplication for Agriculture Recovery

Discussion Points

• How is the FAO working with farmers to revive agriculture in Syria?
• What did you discover from this video and why did it stick out to you?
• In the second half of the video a Syrian farmer is interviewed about his work with FAO to improve agriculture production. He shares how he was skeptical at first to take their recommendations and many others did not believe he could be successful. Why are so many skeptical to try new practices in agriculture?
• How do we get farmers, producers, and people in general to try new practices? What techniques can be utilized? 

Syrian Refugees Find Agriculture

Syrian refugees in Turkey are finding agriculture as a way to improve their lives as well as others. Below we have linked a video that explores how agriculture is being used to get refugees back on their feet and many hare how it improves their current situation, but hope to improve things if given the chance to return to Syria. You are encouraged to watch the linked video and utilize the discussion points below to guide your conversations around the world!\

Enhanced Resilience For Syrian Refugees (5:09)

Discussion Points

• Explain the program that is being implemented to empower Syrian refugees in Turkey.
• Why do you feel this program has been so successful?
• Do you see a program like this being beneficial to implement in other areas of the world? Explain your reasoning.
• Brainstorm ways to improve this program. What can be done to take things to another level?

Syrian Agriculture Needs Help Now

We have all heard about the horrifying events taking place in Syria. Agriculture is, also, hurting in Syria. The linked article takes a look at a recent report put out on the struggles of agriculture in Syria and the need for action to improve it. We encourage you to read the linked article and then utilize the discussion points to spark conversations around the world! If you are looking for further information the full report and a video summary can be found at the right side of the linked article.

Syrian Farmers Call to Kick-Start Agriculture Now

Discussion Points

• Why is it so important to give attention to agriculture in Syria sooner, rather than later?
• Under the heading "Other main findings are:" in the article there are five findings listed. Of these five which stands out to you the most and why?
• How has agriculture been impacted in Syria and to what extent?
• What do you believe are the first steps to improving agriculture in Syria and why?