Ensuring Sustainability and Food Security for Farmers in Kenya

In Kenya, the majority of people earn their livelihoods through farming, with many smallholder farms run by women. These farmers face many challenges that lead to low productivity and increasing levels of poverty, including climate change, soil degradation, and retrogressive cultural practices. The lack of education and support services for local farmers led Sr. Josephine and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Tarbes to start a demonstration farm to teach sustainable agriculture practices in their community.

Thanks to a grant from our generous donors, Sr. Josephine launched a program to hire skilled experts and practitioners to train and mentor over 100 local farmers in sustainable practices including crop rotation, composting, and organic pest control. In addition, a new water system was installed for the community, ensuring reliable irrigation in uncertain climate conditions.

Samuel, one of the farmers who received the training, shared his testimonial. “Before this project, I frequently lost crops to drought. Now, with training and a water tank, I’m confident I can harvest even in the dry season. Recently, I paid my daughter’s school fees without the stress of loans. This has transformed my life. Thanks to our donors and our Sisters.”

With their new skills, farmers in rural Kenya can increase their productivity and bolster food security while maintaining the ecological balance on their lands. Sr. Josephine adds, “Thanks to SRW’s donors, over time, these farmers will increase incomes and instill renewed hope for a sustainable future within their community.”