Background
The Central River region in Gambia is a disadvantaged area, with a lot of poverty and few resources. There are extremely high rates of malnutrition, mainly among children, but it affects the entire population as their diet is based almost exclusively on rice and peanuts.
Lack of drinking water is also a problem because they need to walk for hours to fill the jerry cans or, at best, get a pack animal for that purpose. because they need to walk for hours to fill the jerry cans or, at best, get a pack animal for that purpose.
Objectives
The project consists of the drilling of a well, the installation of a submersible pump and solar panels for its operation, and the piping from the well to the reservoir and from the reservoir to the taps.
The orchard construction process begins with the marking of the land and the fencing of the enclosure to prevent the entry of animals.
The men are taught to work the land so that the plantation is prepared. Subsequently, the women are taught to plant the seeds and the entire planting process.
Tomatoes, lettuce, onions, beans, eggplants, peppers, cabbage, radishes and sunflowers are usually planted. Moringa and banana trees are also planted. Lately, local potatoes and yucca have been planted.
END DATE OF EXECUTION
November 2023
PROJECT STATUS
Running
BUDGET
13.160€
PARTNER AND COUNTERPARTY
