About Pata Verde

Romania has diverse landscapes and regions. In some regions however, the livelihoods of the population aren’t sufficient. In this case the north-eastern region Moinesti is the place of investigation. Hogeschool Van Hall Larenstein was approached to find innovative options for the region to improve the local livelihoods due to the town hall's lack of knowledge about the current situation regarding present initiatives, innovations and potential opportunities for development. It aspires to turn Moinesti into a strong rural town with qualitative livelihoods of its citizens.

Together with a student from Bacau who was locally present, we conducted our research in Lucacesti by carrying out a Transect walk, conducting interviews with the locals and creating a village map. With multiple tools to assess the local livelihoods, we worked on finding and creating our innovation to support the local community.

Our innovation

The innovation is a community farm where locals and elderly can socially engage and work. The farm with animals, a plot of land for agriculture and a shop in which products are sold and time is spent together, it becomes a center for socializing, education and a place for activities.

Meet the team

Our team (from left to right) consists of Jolein Steenbergen who engaged as the secretary who kept up with schedules and plans, Annejan Pronk, the editor with an overview on the work progress, Emily Brinker, the contact person who engaged with the supervisors and Robin Cox, the chair of the group who led the team with the tasks. Together with Rares-Ionut Comirla from Romania, we have built an efficient team with high motivation and creativity to support the people in Lucacesti, Moinesti.

Community farm - where you feel welcome and warm!

Contact person: Emily Brinker
Email: [email protected]

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