Sustainable Agriculture Cameroon Project #57279

Plant 25000 Agroforestry Trees in Foumban.

by Integrated Agricultural Association (I.A.A)

Project Report | Jan 13, 2024
PROGRESS REPORT

By Dungrila Pascal Mbimenyuy. | I.A.A Director/Project Leader.

The population of Foumban faces malnutrition, poverty and environmental degradation caused by deforestation for agriculture. Seed shortages and lack of irrigated lands leave farmers reliant on fewer crops, like maize and beans, that aren't drought resistant crops. Integrated Agricultural Association (IAA) aimed at providing 25000 tree seedlings to 500 households to promote the value of agroforestry and achieve food security and economic resilience for over 250 people in Foumban.

TRANSITIONING FROM CONVENTIONAL AGRICULTURE TO REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE TO IMPROVE THE SOIL, FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE, BUILD SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM AND ENSURES COMMUNITY BUY-IN.

From the 10-11th of January 2024, Integrated Agricultural Association trained 37 smallholder farmers on Natural soil enrichment, collection and multiplication of indigenous seeds and the preparation of an Agroforestry nursery site which will accommodate over 15,000 seedlings to boost production and fight poverty. The workshop took place in Koudoum village, Foumban , West region of Cameroon where the principal nursery is located. 27% participants were young people under 30, 40% men above 40 and 33% women 37+ of whom all have coffee, cocoa and vegetables farms.

As a generous IAA's supporter, we know you’re passionate about creating change by unleashing the power of giving and support to enable grassroots organizations, transform the food system and build food security and economic development in their communities.

It is unacceptable for people to continue facing the challenges of food insecurity, water crisis, lack of quality education and opportunities, poor health, gender inequality, climate change and more, “change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time.” The communities we serve suffer from the biggest challenges of our time, working to foster communities rooted in shared values, where all people belong, participate, live well and thrive. That’s the kind of future we want. And that’s the kind of innovation you support us to do. We have begun our activities in 2024 with passion and enthusiasm and we need to raise $25000 this year, your donation through GlobalGiving will help us plant 25000 trees aross agriculture landscape, to boost food production, fight poverty and ensures community buy-in.

Thank you for giving back to push change forward and improve the living conditions of the under-served communities. With your continued support, we would be able to continue this incredible work and create even more positive impact in our community. Thank you for being part of our donor and supporter community, we are grateful you have trusted our organization.

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