Fund a Farmer - Food security and Cool the Climate

A microproject by Warm Heart Worldwide, Inc
Fund a Farmer - Food security and Cool the Climate

Summary

The challenges faced by smallholder farmers are significant, but with the right support and technologies, these farmers can transform their practices and improve their livelihoods. The Fund a Farmer program promotes biochar technology, offers a comprehensive solution that addresses soil degradation, low crop yields, and limited access to resources. By supporting this initiative, we can help smallholder farmers achieve greater productivity and sustainability, contributing to food security.

$4,103
total raised
21
donors
0
monthly donors
5
months

Challenge

Smallholder farmers form the backbone of agricultural production in many developing countries, Despite their critical role in feeding communities and sustaining local economies, these farmers face numerous challenges that hinder their productivity, profitability, and sustainability. The key issues they contend with include degraded soil health, low crop yields, and limited access to resources and modern agricultural technologies. The Fund a Farmer program aims to address these challenges.

Solution

By supporting smallholder farmers with biochar technology, we empower them to transform traditional farming into a more productive and sustainable practice. Our initiatives help farmers increase crop yields, improve soil health, and generate additional income through environmentally friendly methods. By adopting biochar, farmers not only benefit economically but also contribute to a greener planet, stopping the smoke from open field burning of crop waste, and reducing climate change.

Long-Term Impact

Biochar can help cool the planet and reduce global warming. The many uses of Biochar make it a valuable tool that can help improve lives everywhere. Malawi is just one location that is in the process of adapting Biochar into their sustainable farming practices. Warm Heart is also working with farmers in Thailand, Kenya & Paga, Bolgatanga, Northeast Region, Ghana. Biochar provides quick improvement to local lives. The wider it spreads the higher impact it will have on the environment as a whole.

Resources

Organization Information

Warm Heart Worldwide, Inc

Location: Phrao, Chiang Mai - Thailand
Website:
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Twitter: @WarmHeartOrg
Project Leader:
Michael Shafer
Phrao , Chiang Mai Thailand

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Combined with other sources of funding, this project raised enough money to fund the outlined activities and is no longer accepting donations.
   

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