Georgia Association Of Educators

The Southwest Georgia Project, founded in the 1960s by Civil Rights leaders Charles and Shirley Sherrod, is a grassroots organization dedicated to empowering marginalized communities through education, community organizing, and technical assistance in agriculture. The organization's mission focuses on overcoming economic and racial injustices by providing support to underserved farmers and advocating for social justice. With a vision of a self-sufficient and equitable Southwest Georgia, the organization operates across various counties to offer training and resources that promote sustainable farming practices and access to local produce markets. Additionally, the Southwest Georgia Project engages in grassroots organizing to mobilize communities around critical human rights and social justice issues. Generated from the website