Every person has a story behind the programme data.
These story cards show how VEDCO's work changes day-to-day decisions for farmers, producer groups, and community trainers.
Kitara Thomas
Vegetable grower“I now spend my time in the garden watering and harvesting my Sukuma wiki for sale and consumption unlike before where I spent most of my time gambling.”
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Charles Ojok
Shoemaker“I save in our group and get credit for purchasing materials for my shoe business.”
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Sandra Akello
Hairdresser“I can now support my family with basic needs and other necessities.”
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Irarak United Savings Group
Producer organisation“We are thankful to VEDCO and the donors for building our capacity to identify our own agricultural production challenges and establish trial gardens.”
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Ariebi United Farmer Group
Farmer research group“If it were not for this research project, we would not have gotten this awakening that farmers can come up with solutions to control Striga and increase crop yield.”
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Nabirye Zakia
Horticulture trader“I feel very passionate about my business because it gives me a guaranteed source of weekly savings and helps me keep my children in school.”
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