BAckground
Twa are traditionally hunter-gatherers. The transition to cultivation has not been easy. At the village close to FRED's FARM, there is a very small area of land around the village which has the potential to be cultivated, but not enough to support all 60 families who live there. The villagers share a few hoes. Daily workers who hire themselves out to till land, must have their own tools, primarily a hoe.
Goals
To empower the Twa to be more self-sufficient in food production.
Beneficiaries
60 families
HOW
To provide land, tools (hoes), seeds and plants. Providence, in collaboration with Jacques. has trained and given practical and moral support. A "tool bank" gives the opportunity to be hired to work land.
Time Line
2022 Increased area on FRED'S FARM provided for cultivation.
2021 38 villagers planted beans on FRED'S FARM. 30 villagers attended a training session at FRED'S FARM. Each received 2 moringa seedlings to plant at their village.
2020 The 2 work groups continue to cultivate on FRED'S FARM. Many hoes was purchased. These form a "tool bank" and the Twa villagers can borrow these for one day at a time.
2019 Two work groups à 6 people formed. Sorghum and maize cultivated on FRED'S FARM land. More fruit trees planted at the village.
2018 Planted avocado and fruit trees at the TWA village.
2021 38 villagers planted beans on FRED'S FARM. 30 villagers attended a training session at FRED'S FARM. Each received 2 moringa seedlings to plant at their village.
2020 The 2 work groups continue to cultivate on FRED'S FARM. Many hoes was purchased. These form a "tool bank" and the Twa villagers can borrow these for one day at a time.
2019 Two work groups à 6 people formed. Sorghum and maize cultivated on FRED'S FARM land. More fruit trees planted at the village.
2018 Planted avocado and fruit trees at the TWA village.