Two harsh seasons of drought and floods left Ousseini Yade
of Tillabéri Region, Niger, with
no harvest to sell or food to feed his family. His family drastically reduced
the food they consumed, nearly starving themselves in order to preserve seed
for the annual harvest.
Africare selected Ousseini’s household after it was
classified as one of the most food insecure households in the area. An Africare
project provided Ousseini with red bean seeds and agricultural training to
survive during severe shortages. In a short time, he and his family were able to
benefit from the grains they sowed and could even help others.
This Africare project improved food coverage and increased agricultural
productivity for over 2,000 vulnerable households. That number increases every
day with the help of farmers like Ousseini who are passing on their knowledge
to others.
Here you can read a detailed account of Ousseini's special partnership with Aricare, view photos, videos and more!
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people overcoming major issues impacting the African continent, issues like
unsafe drinking water, food insecurity, and the growing number of children
orphaned by AIDS.
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