By Mercy Egbuchulam-Onyianta | Project Leader
YOUTH FARMING TO ELIMINATE HUNGER IN RURAL NIGERIA
I am excited to bring you more good news on our project in Umunoha's rural community in Imo State Nigeria. Thanks to your support and donations in 2021, including contributions from our monthly donors, we are making progress. We will forever remain grateful to you all as we continue to work together to improve the lives of youths in rural Nigeria.
What We Have Done
1. Induction of the 20 young farmers into the cohort
2. Enlightenment of the youth farmers on the objectives and goals of the project
3. Land preparation and clearing
4. Farmland fencing for security
5. Youth Meetings – discussion of progress/challenges/collaborations
6. Resolution - Youths will get monthly stipend for upkeep
Upcoming Activities
1. Procurement of tools.
2. Levelling of land and preparations
3. Completing Farm land fencing
4. Planting and cultivation
Our youths are highly enthusiastic and working very hard to achieve success, and that’s because you care. Thank you.
In order to make our project more successful, we ask you to consider making a monthly donation. Any amount is greatly appreciated and goes a long way. You are our Team of Heroes! "GlobalGiving offers a 100% match year-round on new recurring donations".
Also, our 1st campaign this year, GlobalGiving’s April Little by Little campaign is taking place April 4-8 and matching online donations up to $50 at 50%! Only $50 donations will be matched with $25 by GlobalGiving: so, for every $50 donated to LMF youth Farming Project during this week we will get $75. We need your help to succeed. Please tell a friend about our project and ask that they donate $50 to help our campaign.
Did you know that according to research, agribusiness sector is estimated at US $1 trillion by 2030? The African continent is home to almost two-thirds of the world's variable land. Yet, Africa’s small scale and medium entrepreneurs are marginalized. With almost 60% of Africa's population being under 25 years of age. 60% of Africans unemployed are young adults and only 2% of African graduates specialize in Agriculture. This emphasizes the need to equip and empower the African youth to take advantage of the resources the continent has to offer in order to improve the economy, combat food insecurity and provide jobs.
This is why we need your continued partnership. When you donate you are not only helping just the youth, you are feeding the community and also creating infrastructures and jobs
Please do inspire friends and family to join you, donate and spread the word on social media. Share our work! consistent support is key to ensure ongoing impact. “Your good deeds are not invisible because they leave a trail that is imprinted on the hearts of our youths”; you are the best, Amen!
We will keep you informed about the progress on this project. If you have any comments, advice, or question, please feel free to direct them to us @ info@ladymitz.org and our telephone is 1(631) 827-6777
Project Leader: Mercy Egbuchulam-Onyianta
Project Location: Mbaitoli LGA, Imo State, Nigeria
Target: Youths and Community
Category: Food Security
Nigeria Project Leader: Blessed Peter-Akinloye
Month: March 2022
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