We have received more than 350 requests for financial assistance to attend the Congress. The secretariat is trying to find funds for a least a sub set of these, but it will take time and we will not have a definitive answer till the 30th of June, because raising funds takes time and is an activity that has uncertain outcomes!
So I would like to urge that you try to find funding to attend the Congress locally, for example, from embassies and institutions, even companies interested in agroforestry innovations as part of their corporate social responsibility actions! The opportunities from your end may yield more timely and successful results.
Let us know what you think and if you have any good ideas to share.