Galileo: Integrated Network of School Gardens, Santa Cruz, Bolivia

The “Galileo” case presents an effective strategy for addressing food security through technological, organizational, and institutional innovations. This approach combines education and horticultural production, promoting both self-consumption and economic opportunities within the community. Organizing producers and key value chain actors has been crucial. The project is based on a cooperative network of gardens, facilitating collaboration among producers, educators, and communities, which has been essential for its success and replicability. Government support has been vital for the project's implementation and sustainability, evidenced by its expansion to 56 municipalities through close collaboration with local authorities. To replicate this model, establishing strong partnerships between local governments, NGOs, and communities is crucial, as is adapting to different climates and regions through local research and appropriate crop selection. Starting on a small scale allows for model adjustments before broader implementation.