Two Economic Trees at a time for 1000 houses

Project Report: Two Trees for Every Household

Organization: After-School Programme for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (ASPOVC Namibia)
Project Leader: Johannes Shikuloh
Reporting Period: 1 August – 31 October 2026

Project Progress During the Reporting Period

During this reporting period, ASPOVC Namibia was unable to implement project activities under the Two Trees for Every Household initiative due to a shortage of funding. As a result, no new households were reached, no additional fruit tree seedlings were distributed, and planned community monitoring and follow-up activities could not be conducted during the quarter.

The project aims to support vulnerable households, particularly those headed by or supporting adolescent girls and young women, by promoting fruit tree cultivation as a means of improving household nutrition, strengthening food security and creating potential future income opportunities.

As reported in the previous update dated 30 June 2026, the project had reached 20 households, with each household receiving two fruit tree seedlings, bringing the total distributed to 40 seedlings. Beneficiaries were also provided with guidance on planting, caring for and maintaining their trees.

The project follows a phased approach in which participating households may qualify for additional fruit trees based on successful care and maintenance of the trees already received. Regular monitoring is important for assessing tree growth, identifying challenges and providing technical guidance. Unfortunately, the funding shortage prevented ASPOVC from carrying out these planned activities during the current reporting period.

Challenges and Response

The main challenge remains inadequate financial resources to support project implementation. Without funding, ASPOVC could not undertake community visits, monitor previously distributed seedlings or continue the planned phased distribution of additional trees.

Despite this interruption, ASPOVC remains committed to the project's objectives and recognizes the long-term potential of fruit tree cultivation to improve nutrition, strengthen household resilience and support sustainable livelihoods.

The organization will continue seeking financial support and partnerships to enable activities to resume when resources become available.

Priorities for the Next Reporting Period

Subject to funding availability, ASPOVC intends to prioritize:

• Resuming monitoring visits to households that previously received fruit tree seedlings.
• Assessing the condition and growth of the existing trees.
• Providing additional technical guidance on tree care and maintenance.
• Resuming phased distribution of additional fruit trees to eligible households.
• Strengthening fundraising and partnership efforts to support the project's sustainability.

Results at a Glance

• New households reached this quarter: 0
• Additional seedlings distributed this quarter: 0
• Monitoring visits conducted this quarter: 0
• Previously reported households reached: 20
• Previously reported seedlings distributed: 40
• Long-term target: Up to 10 fruit trees per household through phased support.

Appreciation and Conclusion

ASPOVC Namibia appreciates the donors and supporters who have contributed to the Two Trees for Every Household initiative. Their support is important in helping vulnerable households develop sustainable sources of food and potential income.

Although the project experienced a temporary interruption during this reporting period due to funding shortages, ASPOVC remains committed to its long-term objectives. Additional funding will be essential to resume monitoring, continue supporting participating households and advance the project's contribution to food security, poverty reduction and household resilience.

Reported by:
Johannes Shikuloh
Project Leader
ASPOVC Namibia