Establishing a Pig Farm to Feed, 300 people

Dear Donors,

This is a message of resilience and unwavering commitment. Although we have not yet secured sufficient funds to begin our Pigs Farm Project, we remain determined. My team and I in Huambo are actively exploring the most affordable and sustainable ways to initiate this project. In the meantime, we will continue to support the elderly in our community by providing them with bread—one small act of dignity amidst so many challenges.

We are also expanding our fundraising efforts beyond this platform, seeking additional partners and means to bring this essential project to life.

The Urgent Context

Angola is facing a worsening hunger crisis. According to the Global Report on Food Crises, over 1.3 million people (approximately 4% of the population) experienced acute food insecurity in 2023. Projections for 2024 are even more alarming, with over 1.5 million people expected to face hunger.

In response to this crisis, Iracelma de Sousa, a human rights activist with the Instituto para a Cidadania MOZAKO, has criticized the Angolan government’s hunger alleviation strategy as being overly assistentialist and unsustainable. As she aptly stated:

"We cannot claim to be fighting hunger by simply handing out food baskets or a few thousand kwanzas. Real hunger alleviation must include creating alternative sources of income that empower people and ensure long-term food security."

The Situation in Huambo

The crisis is particularly acute in Huambo Province. António Soliya Selende, Provincial Secretary of the Partido de Renovação Social (PRS), recently raised the alarm over worsening hunger and poor governance in the region. He highlighted the following concerns:

• More than 10 people reportedly died of starvation in the municipality of Mungo in the last quarter of 2021.

• Similar tragedies have been reported in Cuima (Caála) and in peripheral neighborhoods of Huambo city such as Calobrinco and Benfica Frederico.

• Selende denounced the absence of effective public policies to combat hunger and poverty, and accused the local government of nepotism and exclusion of opposition voices from decision-making.

“The people of Huambo are dying of hunger, and the government has yet to implement concrete measures to stop this tragedy,” Selende declared.

These statements underscore the urgency of sustainable, community-driven solutions. Our Pigs Farm Project is not just an agricultural initiative—it’s a pathway to resilience. It will provide income, nutrition, and empowerment to vulnerable families in Huambo.

Your Support Matters

Now more than ever, your support can be transformative. With your help, we can move from temporary aid to long-term impact—offering people in our community the tools and opportunities to overcome hunger for good.

Thank you for standing with us.

With hope and determination,
Nilza Costa Baptista
On behalf of the team in Huambo

Dear Donors and Supporters,

This is a belated report, and we regret to inform you that we were unable to raise sufficient funds to begin implementing the sustainable pigs farm for the Community Kitchen.

This year has been particularly challenging for us. In addition to facing financial constraints, we were unable to implement certain projects due to unforeseen difficulties, including our founder navigating mental health struggles. These experiences have reminded us of the resilience it takes to serve our community and reinforced our dedication to this mission.

Now more than ever, we need your support. Although Angola is the second-largest oil producer in Sub-Saharan Africa, the country faces a projected poverty rate affecting 12.4 million people in 2024. This alarming figure reflects the impact of rising food prices and slowing economic growth during 2023, leaving 33% of Angolans living below $2.15 a day. These challenges underline the importance of initiatives like ours to combat hunger and provide sustainable solutions for vulnerable communities.

As the year draws to a close, we would like to leave you with this thought:
"To hope is to move forward; to hope is to join forces with others to create new paths."

Looking ahead to 2025, we remain committed to this project and will continue to dedicate our efforts to exploring and developing new strategies to achieve our fundraising goals.

Why is poverty likely to increase in Angola?

Poverty in Angola is expected to rise due to several interlinked factors:

1. Rising Food Prices: Higher food costs disproportionately affect low-income households, reducing their purchasing power and exacerbating food insecurity.
2. Slowing Economic Growth: Despite Angola's wealth in oil, declining economic growth in 2023 limited job creation and income opportunities for many.
3. Dependency on Oil Revenue: Angola’s heavy reliance on oil makes it vulnerable to fluctuations in global oil prices, creating instability in public finances and social programs.
4. Structural Inequalities: Persistent issues, such as unequal access to education, healthcare, and infrastructure, continue to hinder poverty reduction efforts.
5. Inflation and Currency Depreciation: Rising inflation erodes the value of earnings, while currency depreciation makes imports, including food and essential goods, more expensive for Angolans.