Traditional Fishers
In Transition

The Traditional Fishers in Transition initiative grew out of Southern Mutual’s commitment to sustainable rural development.

In late 1994, when Southern Mutual held 56 community meetings in several parishes, traditional commercial fishers came together for the first time and brought urgent concerns of losing their rights of access to public waters and, in turn, their ability to continue their small businesses.

Their love of fishing, of the marshes and of their distinctive culture has kept their spirit alive as SMHA assists in their struggle to find economic alternatives and to build Southern Mutual’s capacity to respond.
















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