Train S/East Youth in Snail & Fish Farming Projec!

QUARTERLY REPORTTrain S/East Youth in Snail & Fish Farming Project (54738)Reporting Period: Quarterly Update

1. Introduction

This report provides an update on the progress of the Train S/East Youth in Snail & Fish Farming Project (ID: 54738). Our mission is to empower young people across Southeast Nigeria with practical skills in snail farming, fish farming, feed production, agribusiness, and sustainable agriculture to improve food security, create employment, and promote entrepreneurship.

Although we did not receive external financial support during this reporting period, we remain committed to advancing this initiative through research, innovation, volunteer efforts, and the continued support of our social enterprise.

2. Appreciation to GlobalGiving

We sincerely appreciate GlobalGiving for providing a trusted platform that enables grassroots organizations to connect with compassionate supporters around the world.

Although we have not yet received external donations for this project, we are grateful for the opportunity to share our vision globally. We remain hopeful that future partnerships and donor support will enable us to expand vocational agricultural training for young people across Southeast Nigeria.

3. Funding Status

During this reporting period, the project did not receive any external financial donations.

Despite this, we continued investing our own time, expertise, and limited resources through our social enterprise to sustain research, product development, programme planning, and youth engagement.

4. Project ActivitiesSnail and Fish Farming Training

We continued developing practical training modules that will equip young people with modern techniques in snail farming, fish farming, farm management, feed production, agribusiness, and sustainable livestock production.

Organic Snail Feed Development

A major focus during this reporting period was the continued research and development of Samony Organic Snail Feed, formulated from locally available natural ingredients to improve snail growth, reduce production costs, and enhance the profitability of snail farming enterprises.

Organic Fish Feed Development

We also continued developing Samony Organic Fish Feed, designed to provide balanced nutrition using sustainable raw materials while reducing farmers' dependence on costly imported feeds.

Food Innovation & Training Hub (FIT-Hub)

Through our Food Innovation & Training Hub (FIT-Hub), we continued developing practical training programmes in feed formulation, agribusiness, food innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable agricultural production to prepare young people for successful agricultural enterprises.

5. Social Enterprise Support

Although external funding has not yet been received, our social enterprise continues to sustain this project through in-kind contributions, research, innovation, volunteer engagement, and technical development.

Over the past three years, we have consistently invested in agricultural innovation, food production, livestock nutrition, and sustainable farming technologies. These investments are laying the foundation for practical vocational training that will benefit young farmers and strengthen food security across Southeast Nigeria.

6. Estimated Impact

Despite limited financial resources, the project has continued to make encouraging progress.

Community Reach

• Approximately 30–50 youths reached through agricultural awareness and agribusiness engagement.
• 15–20 aspiring farmers introduced to opportunities in snail farming, fish farming, and sustainable livestock production.
• Increased awareness of entrepreneurship opportunities within Nigeria's agricultural value chain.

Innovation Progress

• Continued research and formulation of Samony Organic Snail Feed.
• Continued development and testing of Samony Organic Fish Feed.
• Strengthened planning for demonstration farms and practical vocational training.

Capacity Building

• Expanded knowledge resources on snail farming, aquaculture, feed formulation, agribusiness management, and sustainable farming practices.

7. Challenges

The absence of external financial support continues to limit our ability to establish demonstration farms, procure equipment, conduct practical training sessions, and scale the production of organic snail and fish feeds.

Additional funding will enable us to train more young people, establish pilot farms, produce affordable organic feeds, and strengthen youth participation in agribusiness.

8. Prospects and Future Plans

In the coming months, we aim to:

• Launch practical vocational training in snail and fish farming.
• Complete the development and pilot production of Samony Organic Snail Feed.
• Finalize and commercialize Samony Organic Fish Feed.
• Establish demonstration farms for hands-on youth training.
• Expand agribusiness mentorship and entrepreneurship programmes.
• Build partnerships with agricultural institutions, farmer cooperatives, government agencies, and development partners.
• Promote sustainable livestock production as a pathway to employment, food security, and rural economic development.

We remain confident that future donor support will enable us to empower more young people with practical agricultural skills while strengthening food production and sustainable livelihoods across Southeast Nigeria.

9. Conclusion

Although we have not yet received external financial support for this project, our commitment to empowering young people through sustainable agriculture remains unwavering. Through research, innovation, volunteerism, and the continued support of our social enterprise, we are laying a strong foundation for expanding vocational training, promoting agribusiness, and improving food security.

We sincerely thank GlobalGiving for providing this platform and look forward to partnering with donors who share our vision of empowering the next generation through sustainable snail farming, fish farming, and agricultural innovation.

With sincere gratitude,

Rosita Agomuo 
Project Lead
Train S/East Youth in Snail & Fish Farming Project (54738)