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Water is the foundation of every thriving Forest Garden. Without it, even the strongest seeds, the healthiest saplings, and the tireless work of smallholder farmers cannot succeed. For years, chronic water scarcity held farming communities in Makotea and Siuyu—villages in Singida, Tanzania—in a cycle of low yields, degraded land, and uncertainty about the future. That … Continued
When you enter Fatou Ndeye Diop’s compound in Tamba region, Senegal, you can’t help but marvel at the greenery that greets you. Her forest garden is just next to her house compound. Her land looks quite green with different crops growing in the garden. Fatou, 32, is a mother of 10 children living in Tawfekh village. She is part of the Khewal group, meaning “blessing” group. In her second year of the project, … Continued
In the remote Magu District, within the village of Kinango, Tanzania, subsistence farmers face threats to their livelihoods due to unstable weather and years of land degradation. However, one man chose to change this trend. Abeli Ncheye, a quiet yet resolute smallholder farmer, found himself on barren land. His farm was sparse, and each rainy … Continued