By Bonavanture Mihigo | Program leader
The long awaited rice cultivation started, and the women are in high moods and motivated to work even more. "It is raining moderately and we expect to have a good harvest if it continues like this" Uwamariya one of the beneficiaries said.
Cultivating rice had been our number one priority after the harvest of potatoes had not been quite exciting as anticipated. And we are glad it is underway, while waiting for a few months to harvest. We are now working closely with the local agronomist who advises the cooperative what needs to be done and when.
In order to support the cooperative become sustainable, 50% the proceedings from the harvest will be collected and deposited into the cooperative's bank account, such that they will be able to continue cultivation without extra support from external stakeholders. It is through this that we aim to create a micro-credit fund to support these women while they are waiting for the harvest, and pay once they havest with no interest.
We would like to thank you very for your continous support to help these mothers out of poverty.
With Love,
RVCP Team
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