Break Near-starvation Cycle for Congolese Farmers
Organization information
Coordination Technique Pour Le Developpment (CTD)
Location: Provinde of Haut Katanga, Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Summary
Micro-farming project in remote Kafubu Valley, Democratic Republic of Congo, will increase corn production above current starvation level by teaching 250 subsistence farmers best practices . Top quality hybrid corn seed, fertilizer, insecticide, and guidance by professional agronomists is provided. Profits from sale of corn provide families better nutrition, money for school fees, healthcare, and repayment for seed and fertilizer, thus providing funds to serve more families the next year.
Project locations
Congo, Democratic Republic of the