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“After the epidemic, I learnt several farming techniques thanks to World Vision. This has greatly improved my agricultural yield and enables me to feed my family properly,’’ says 50-year-old Kisonia, a member of a farmers’ group supported by World Vision.
The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has considerably impacted the country’s population and economy, particularly in areas such as Beni and Lubero in the east of the country. Restrictions on movement and the closure of borders have disrupted trade and local agricultural production. However, these regions have great agricultural potential, with fertile land perfect for food production. This is why World Vision, through its project to strengthen the resilience of populations affected by pandemics, is improving water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure and food security by supporting 2,800 households in eastern DRC.
Since 2020, around 2,800 households have benefited from seeds, cash assistance and training in new farming techniques. “After attending World Vision’s training courses and discovering the benefits, I suggested to my youngest son that he should learn about agronomy, because for me it is a vital subject for my community. He didn’t hesitate, and now he’s in the 5th year of secondary school studying agronomy and will be getting his state diploma next year,” adds Kisonia.
The community supported has regained hope and is building solid foundations for a more prosperous future, resilient to future challenges through agriculture and savings groups.
Harvesting Hope
By Rodrigue Harakandi“After the epidemic, I learnt several farming techniques thanks to World Vision. This has greatly improved my agricultural yield and enables me to feed my family properly,’’ says 50-year-old Kisonia, a member of a farmers’ group supported by World Vision.
The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has considerably impacted the country’s population and economy, particularly in areas such as Beni and Lubero in the east of the country. Restrictions on movement and the closure of borders have disrupted trade and local agricultural production. However, these regions have great agricultural potential, with fertile land perfect for food production. This is why World Vision, through its project to strengthen the resilience of populations affected by pandemics, is improving water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure and food security by supporting 2,800 households in eastern DRC.
Since 2020, around 2,800 households have benefited from seeds, cash assistance and training in new farming techniques. “After attending World Vision’s training courses and discovering the benefits, I suggested to my youngest son that he should learn about agronomy, because for me it is a vital subject for my community. He didn’t hesitate, and now he’s in the 5th year of secondary school studying agronomy and will be getting his state diploma next year,” adds Kisonia.
The community supported has regained hope and is building solid foundations for a more prosperous future, resilient to future challenges through agriculture and savings groups.
