Nutrition, Income, Climate Resilience
In so-called farmer field schools, smallholder farmers learn how to grow fruits and vegetables in kitchen gardens and apply climate-adapted cultivation methods. This strengthens food security, protects soil and water resources, and increases yields. Training in the processing and marketing of agricultural products, as well as soap production, also creates additional sources of income. Community-based savings groups provide mutual support, for example through small loans for school fees, medical care, or investments.
We train farmers in nutrition and food security through climate-resilient backyard gardening. This method allows households to grow vegetables on small plots using locally available materials. By mixing sandy soil, ash, and organic matter in sacks or basins, families can grow nutritious vegetables right at home - without needing large areas of land.
Cordy Bosco Tumarani, staff member at COVOID
Gender Equality and Social Cohesion
Women in Isingiro face heavy burdens – including labor, limited access to education, gender-based violence, and lack of family planning. To empower them, the project promotes radio programmes, information materials and a local health network. Multipliers share knowledge on gender equality, violence prevention, and family planning.
Dialogue & Environmental Protection
Dialogue platforms promote peaceful coexistence between refugees and local communities and support the joint resolution of resource-related conflicts. This not only strengthens social cohesion, but also promotes the sustainable use of environmental resources.
Self-organisation of savings groups fosters the economic independence of refugees and local communities.
Regular field visits enable direct exchange with the partner organisation, the communities and the refugees.
Training in the marketing, processing and sale of products creates new sources of income.
Projectinfo
| Place/Region | Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Kakingi, and host communities, Isingiro District |
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| Partner | Community Volunteer Initiative for Development (COVOID) |
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| Duration | January 2023 – December 2025 |
| Budget | 227,117€ |
| Sponsor | Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) |
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