The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA Mali) has donated seed kits to seven women's groups in the communes of Tominian and Fangasso, Mauritania. The kits, which include various vegetable seeds and potato plants, aim to enhance the women's production capacity and contribute to food security. The handover ceremony took place at the Tominian town hall, presided over by Prefect Kalifala Coulibaly.
The seed kits comprise a variety of vegetables, including onion, lettuce, cabbage, tomato, pepper, eggplant, carrot, and okra. Additionally, they include potato plants of the Sahel variety, packaged in 25kg bags or boxes. The recipient groups are from Bolimasso, Minso, Thion-Soro, Poroné, and Hasso in Tominian, and Kien, Koula, and Yabara in Fangasso. This support aims to strengthen the women's production means and improve children's nutrition in a context of food vulnerability.
The first deputy mayor of Tominian, Esdras Keita, welcomed the beneficiaries and praised the mobilization of women's groups. ADRA Mali's representative, Daniel Noumadji, recalled the organization's commitment to communities in various areas, including agriculture, water, hygiene, and sanitation. He noted that the poor rainfall during the agricultural campaign led to a production deficit.
Yaya Doumbia, representative of the local agricultural service, specified that the seeds are intended for groups in both communes. He indicated that the kits were designed to promote vegetable production adapted to the beneficiaries' needs. The kits are expected to help the women improve their yields and produce a variety of vegetables.
During the handover ceremony, Prefect Kalifala Coulibaly praised the support, deeming it adapted to the population's needs. He urged the beneficiaries to make good use of the seeds and fully invest in vegetable activities. He also invited them to seek technical service accompaniment to prevent manipulation errors and improve yields.
The support provided by ADRA Mali is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of the beneficiaries and their communities. By enhancing their production capacity, the women will be able to improve their food security and contribute to the local economy. The initiative also aligns with efforts to address the effects of climate change and promote sustainable agriculture practices.
The event concluded with a symbolic handover of the seed kits to the beneficiaries. The support from ADRA Mali is a testament to the organization's commitment to empowering women and promoting sustainable development in Mauritania. The initiative is expected to have a lasting impact on the lives of the beneficiaries and their communities.
Key points
- ADRA Mali donates seed kits to 7 women's groups in Tominian and Fangasso to boost production and food security.
- The seed kits include a variety of vegetables and potato plants to promote adapted vegetable production.
- The initiative aims to strengthen women's production means and improve children's nutrition in a context of food vulnerability.
