Bilim is a community of organizations active in Agroecology from Eastern Europe, Central and Western Asia region. Our community brings together grassroots movements, organizations, NGO’s and other groups organizing peasants and small-scale food producers, indigenous peoples, academics, women and youth.
The members of Bilim community are practicing and / or promoting Agroecology on the ground and /or at policy level, with a focus on protecting biodiversity and cultural heritage, placing smallholders’ knowledge at the center of food systems. Our work is guided by our cultural diversity and the Nyéléni Declaration on Agroecology, UNDROP and UNDRIP .
In this video, developed as part of the Agroecology Fund’s “Grassroots Evidence for Agroecology” project, we introduce Bilim. While it highlights only part of Bilim’s diverse initiatives, it showcases the community’s mission to support rural areas, preserve biodiversity, and empower grassroots organizations, many of which are women-led. By exchanging knowledge and sharing best practices, the Bilim community strengthens the efforts to advance agroecology in the region. From seed exchanges to agroecology schools development, Bilim fosters trust and collaboration among diverse actors, strengthening connections across the agroecology landscape.