Sustainable Farming: Relieve Hunger in East Africa

by Warm Heart Worldwide, Inc
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Sustainable Farming: Relieve Hunger in East Africa
Sustainable Farming: Relieve Hunger in East Africa
Sustainable Farming: Relieve Hunger in East Africa
Sustainable Farming: Relieve Hunger in East Africa
Sustainable Farming: Relieve Hunger in East Africa
Sustainable Farming: Relieve Hunger in East Africa
Sustainable Farming: Relieve Hunger in East Africa

Project Report | Jun 27, 2025
Biochar, Black Soldier Flies and Chickens

By Evelind Schecter | Co-Founder, Program Manager

Black Soldier Fly training in Kenya
Black Soldier Fly training in Kenya

This quarter, we’ve taken an exciting step forward by expanding our biochar training to include small business development. As farmers improve their soil and increase yields using biochar, we’re helping them explore new ways to generate income, starting with sustainable poultry farming and insect-based feed production.

In Kenya and Malawi, our teams are piloting Black Soldier Fly farming as a low-cost, high-protein chicken feed that also enriches compost. With this secure feed source, farmers can begin raising chickens and gradually build up flocks. In Zomba, Malawi, 20 farmers attended our first chicken business training, led by the Department of Agriculture, and covered in the local newspaper.

In Malawi, we trained over 130 farmers in Mpheta village (T/A Lamosi), with additional sessions for participants from Magoli and Kathebwe villages. In the DRC, our team was invited to Université Abbé Malumalu to introduce biochar production to agriculture students—planting seeds for broader impact as students bring knowledge back to their home communities.

Last year, we launched our first savings circles in Kenya, Malawi, and the  DRC. Participants have embraced them as a practical way to set aside funds for essential needs. Building on this momentum, we are working on plans to expand into a small-scale micro-lending program to help farmers invest in chicken coops and Black Soldier Fly “love cages,” enabling them to grow new income-generating ventures.

We’re deeply grateful for your generosity—it’s making a real difference in the lives of the farmers we work with every day. You make this all possible!

Best wishes for a safe and joyful summer ahead!

Dana, Michael, Evelind and the East  Africa Biochar Team

 

 

Our grads from the Chicken Business Training
Our grads from the Chicken Business Training
Recognition of the Chicken Business Training Class
Recognition of the Chicken Business Training Class
Malawi Biochar Training
Malawi Biochar Training
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By Evelind Schecter | Program Leader

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Warm Heart Worldwide, Inc

Location: Phrao, Chiang Mai - Thailand
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Project Leader:
Michael Shafer
Phrao , Chiang Mai Thailand

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