Movement for Land and Agricultural Refrom (MONLAR)

MONLAR’s vision of alternative sustainable development is based on the concrete experiences of the adverse effects of attempts made to promote a “free market” export-oriented growth model. Its analysis and vision are related to the vision of sustainable development emerging globally in response to the present crisis in development. MONLAR believes that the historical and the present role of women in sustaining livelihoods and their capacity to develop such alternatives should be recognized and strengthened. The approach adopted by MONLAR is to build national awareness in collaboration with organizations working among all other sectors of society affected/victimized by the present model. Its effort is to bring about policy changes at macro/national level, while developing people’s own strength, awareness, and capacity to protect their livelihoods, environment, food security, fighting against poverty and disparities. MONLAR sees the importance of building a vision and broad alliances among people within the country and internationally to pool their resources, knowledge, experiences, and strength of organized action.