Provide Cassava milling machine for 120 Farmers

Project Summary

This Project is aimed at reducing poverty in Bukpe Community, Nigeria, through the provision of cassava milling machine in Bukpe community, Kwali Area Council, Abuja. The provision of the machine is to improve the processing of cassava produce (garri), as well as increase the sales of garri and the economic income of 120 farmers in the community, promote a culture of entrepreneurship using the street business school curriculum.

Challenge

Bukpe village has the highest number of cassava farmers. However, the economic impact of their small-scale farming is limited due to restricted access to resources to further process their cassava and more than half of the community live in poverty. Farmers interviewed revealed that at least 60% of cassava is lost in cassava processing and they incur high post-harvest losses despite the intensive application of labor. Women farmers peel cassava manually and drying takes place on the floor in homes.

Progress Report

The donations received, have been utilized efficiently for the tasks completed so far, and we are now seeking further support to proceed with the procurement and installation of the Cassava milling machine.

Your continued support is crucial to the success of this initiative, and we are confident that, with your help, we can empower the farmers in the Bukpe community, fostering sustainable agricultural practices and improving livelihoods.

We appreciate your ongoing commitment to our cause and remain grateful for the positive impact your contributions make. Please consider extending your support to bring this project to fruition.

Thank you.