Grassroots Food Security

This project contributes to improving basic health and achieving food security at the household level by helping communities within the Sasiga district to increase their agricultural production and improve their hygiene practices. This is achieved through training sessions on environmentally sound agricultural practices (e.g. agro-forestry tree nursery establishment and planting and the preparation of organic fertilizers) and through building hand-dug wells and latrines. To ensure sustainable results the project also works at strengthening the institutional capacity of three existing agricultural co-operatives in the areas of resource utilization financial management leadership and value chain analysis. Throughout all the project activities a particular focus is placed on involving women. This is one of two components of a project valued at $460 686. The first component has been completed.