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

2023 Many small areas between the houses in the TWA village are now cultivated. Cultivation on FF continues with sweet potato, cassava and beans. Avocado trees are planted at the village. 
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.