Project Status:
In Implementation
Funding Theme:
Food Security, Income support
Project Location:
Salamata, Casamance
Duration:
2026 – 2027
Target Group:
Women engaged in agriculture
Direct Beneficiaries:
300
SDGs:
- No Poverty (SDG 1)
- Zero Hunger (SDG 2)
- Gender Equality (SDG 5)
- Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8)
- Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10)
The population of the village of Salamata in Casamance, Senegal, relies primarily on agriculture for its livelihood – yet it is precisely this foundation of their existence that is increasingly threatened by the effects of climate change. These ongoing environmental changes pose existential challenges for the rural population. Despite support from various development cooperation organizations, agricultural production continues to decline. Even under normal circumstances, this production is usually only enough for self-sufficiency for a few months. Low yields, climate change, inadequate technical equipment, and limited financing options exacerbate food insecurity and rob many families of the prospect of a secure future.
The project to strengthen agricultural resilience among women in Salamata supports 300 women in better coping with the negative impacts of climate change and sustainably securing their vital livelihoods.
The women, who are organized into groups, grow grains and vegetables and process agricultural products on a small scale.
Through climate-adapted seeds, modern processing technology, training, and the strengthening of local savings and credit groups, agricultural yields, income, and food security are improved, and long-term economic prospects are created.
These improved living conditions enable the women to ensure their families’ access to schooling, vocational training, and health care, and to open up a self-determined and more hopeful future for their children.
The project to strengthen agricultural resilience among women in Salamata supports 300 women in better coping with the negative impacts of climate change and sustainably securing their vital livelihoods.
The women, who are organized into groups, grow grains and vegetables and process agricultural products on a small scale.
Through climate-adapted seeds, modern processing technology, training, and the strengthening of local savings and credit groups, agricultural yields, income, and food security are improved, and long-term economic prospects are created.
These improved living conditions enable the women to ensure their families’ access to schooling, vocational training, and health care, and to open up a self-determined and more hopeful future for their children.
Project Objectives
- • Adapting agriculture to climate change • Sustainably improving food security • Ensuring food availability • Increasing the income of 300 women • Boosting yields through high-quality seeds • Expanding mechanized processing • Strengthening financial independence
Project Activities:
- Needs assessment and selection of certified seeds
- Distribution of seeds, fertilizers, and new early-maturing, high-yielding grain varieties
- Promotion of dry-season gardening (sweet potatoes, cowpeas, and vegetables)
- Introduction and provision of climate-resilient rice varieties
- Provision of 600 metric tons of paddy rice and 1,050 metric tons of corn for marketing, personal consumption, and processing during the project period
- Provision of 150 metric tons of high-quality white rice
- Training in the production of composite flour
- Provision of processing machinery (combination mill, peanut butter mill, rice husker)
- Provision of post-harvest equipment (rice thresher and corn husker)
- Training in agroecology and sustainable farming
- Tendering and procurement of processing machinery
- Establishment and strengthening of savings and credit groups (VSCA)
- Training in processing, marketing, and entrepreneurship
Project Results (to date)
- roject launched successfully and on schedule
- 300 women actively involved in implementation
- Project goals and approach jointly agreed upon
- Certified seeds and agricultural inputs provided
- Planting for the new growing season made possible
- Procurement of processing machinery initiated
- Close collaboration with the municipality, relevant authorities, and the project team ensures continued implementation
