September 26, 2012 — Since 2007, Landesa has partnered with state governments in India to help more than 200,000 families receive secure rights to micro-plots — land parcels the size of a tennis court that can help provide a way out for families in India who have been stuck for generations within the poverty cycle. Landesa’s research has found that providing them with these micro-plots gives them a home, a place to grow fruit and vegetables, and fosters stability and confidence to invest long-term. | Watch the 1-minute video and read more >>
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