Agricultural Program

Even the smallest plot of sustainable agriculture can make a significant difference to communities that desperately lack food and resources. With the acquisition of additional land for each of our facilities, the orphanages can grow vegetables and other crops, and raise chickens and livestock. Not only does this enable the orphanages to supply their own food, they can generate income by selling produce at the local market.

These activities are coordinated by Promise International's Agricultural specialist, who brings to the orphanages expertise in the development and marketing of self-sustaining agricultural products and crops. In addition, he oversees projects that enable the children at each facility to develop practical skills and an understanding of agriculture for their future livelihood. The Agricultural specialist works closely with local government in each area to make sure that the facility takes full advantage of available government services to maximize production, profitability and opportunities benefiting the children and their communities.

These activities are coordinated by PI's Agricultural Specialist, who brings to the orphanages expertise in the development and marketing of self-sustaining agricultural products and crops. In addition, they oversee projects that enable the children at each facility to develop practical skills and an understanding of agriculture for their future livelihood. The Agricultural specialist works closely with local agencies in each area to make sure that the facility takes full advantage of available services to maximize production and efficiencies that benefit the children.

The primary Agricultural program goals

• Provide the children a solid understanding of the importance of agriculture in their lives.
• Develop age-appropriate skills that enable children to plant and maintain a garden, as well as care and feed livestock.
• Produce the fruits and vegetables that will offer the best nutrients for the children. The Agricultural Specialist works closely with the Nutritional Specialist to ensure adequate nutrition at the homes.
• Develop a self- sustaining program that can satisfy a portion of the site's food requirements

Financial support is needed for the following agricultural program needs:

• Salary of two Agricultural specialists
• Corn/maize mill
• Tractors/fuel/plows
• Shovels/hoes/tools
• Seeds/fertilizer/insecticide
• Livestock
• Feed/Fencing for livestock

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