| Uganda, Maganjo farmers Maganjo Farmers Association ( MAFA), Uganda
Wakiso is a very poor, rural area of Uganda . MAFA was set up in 2004 by five women farmers who were residents in Maganjo parish. They train small women farmer groups in sustainable and organic farming practices, provide seeds and stocks and train in marketing, budgeting etc. They now have 180 members.
Although initially targetted at women, there are now 35 men as well ! In June 2009 CMaD funded a year's programme to train more women, and increase the number of trainers so more people can benefit. We also provide funds for more seed and animals.
We will give a further update in December 2010. |
