CHANGE STORIES
Change stories from farmer family learning groups
CHANGE STORIES
Female farmer lifts the whole village
"Our advocacy finally paid off because we presented our wishes as a community of organic farmers." - Caroline Kyahira
Gilbert has planted the seeds for his future
"We hope that the good price for our plants will increase our income and enable us to take the future into our own hands." - Gilbert Muhindo
From hungry cries to three meals
"At the moment we eat three meals a day and even have some surplus to sell. Our health has improved, and my children do not get sick as often." - Kule Alosious
Old Simon had the breakthrough of his life
"The increased and constant flow of income in our family means that we are no longer dependent on loans." - Old Simon
From begging to a shared economy
"I now have a seat at the table when it comes to family decisions, my children are happy to be involved and I feel more valued in my community." - Mbambu Julian
Young farmer fights soil erosion with organic methods
"Since I started practicing robust, organic farming methods on my farm, I have reduced soil erosion." - Kabugho Racheal
Joint cocoa course broke vicious cycle
"My shop now gives me a daily income which, among other things, enables me to send my children to a good school." - Kobusinge Florence
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ORGANIC FARMING METHODS
Practically guides for organic methods like agroforestry, mulching, crop rotation and intercropping.
WATER HARVESTING
Simple and affordable water harvesting technologies, which improves access to water for smallholder farmers during dry seasons and droughts.
MARKETING MODELS
FFLGs and cooperatives bring together their quality produce and raise reasonable volumes, bargain and sell at fair prices
LOCAL ADVOCACY
Members of FFLGs have a stronger voice as rights holders to advocate for their rights and strengthen their stance in negotiation with duty bearers
THE APPROACH
Farmer Family Learning Group approach is a participatory learning-by-doing process.
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