About IACO
IACO (International Agricultural Cooperation Organisation) is a non-governmental organisation legally registered in Gaziantep, Türkiye, since 2015 to support the agricultural sector in Syria.
Following recent developments, IACO has also been officially registered in Syria after 8 December, strengthening its ability to implement nationally and engage with public institutions and local stakeholders. IACO specialises in agriculture, food security and rural livelihoods, with extensive experience in vocational education and training (TVET), crop and livestock value chains, beekeeping, irrigation, women’s economic empowerment and rural development across North Syria, including Al-Bab, Qabbasin, Idlib, Homs and Dara’a. Through its strong field presence, deep local networks and established community trust.
Target: 615
Program Description
As part of the Learning to Earning program, IACO will deliver a market-driven agricultural vocational training and livelihood activation program for youth and women in the Aleppo countryside, particularly in Al-Bab and Manbij. The program will combine practical agricultural training for olive farmers, food processors, livestock breeders, and dairy producers—including cheese and yogurt processing—with short courses in agri-tech, business and financial literacy, agricultural product marketing, digital literacy, e-commerce, and safe food-handling standards. Participants will also benefit from on-the-job learning and direct livelihood input kits, enabling them to apply their skills, strengthen production, and access income-generating opportunities.