Food Security
RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT: Mahenzo, at times in collaberation with our partnering Hamwenga ministries, has responded to occasions of food shortages in different areas due to adversities such as tribal conflicts or natural disasters. When villages are not able to provide for themselves because of floods, droughts, conflicts or other safety issues, food relief has been made available.
After the emergency situation has been dealt with, it is time for development to boost capacity. Mahenzo has been involved in this process by providing seeds for planting and assisting in the digging and drilling of a water well. Training in improved practices is a method for benefitting areas that have not been able to rise in developing their land and growing capacity. Greenhouses were made available to increase the production of vegetables at two schools. These development strategies are for long-term food security benefit.
SHARING FARMING PRACTICES WHILE FEEDING THE CHILDREN: A greenhouse at MMEC has served the church and the school. Four plots of maize in various locations also feed the older students who board at the school as well as the sponsored vulnerable students during the school day. The maize harvested after a good rainy season's harvest can provide the staple to their diet for up to eight months of the year. These and demonstration plots on campus have also served as practical visuals for healthy farming techniques. The community in this area has been exposed to improved ways of growing and keeping food throughout the year as the children at school benefit from the produce itself. Food security brings strength and life to the community.
After the emergency situation has been dealt with, it is time for development to boost capacity. Mahenzo has been involved in this process by providing seeds for planting and assisting in the digging and drilling of a water well. Training in improved practices is a method for benefitting areas that have not been able to rise in developing their land and growing capacity. Greenhouses were made available to increase the production of vegetables at two schools. These development strategies are for long-term food security benefit.
SHARING FARMING PRACTICES WHILE FEEDING THE CHILDREN: A greenhouse at MMEC has served the church and the school. Four plots of maize in various locations also feed the older students who board at the school as well as the sponsored vulnerable students during the school day. The maize harvested after a good rainy season's harvest can provide the staple to their diet for up to eight months of the year. These and demonstration plots on campus have also served as practical visuals for healthy farming techniques. The community in this area has been exposed to improved ways of growing and keeping food throughout the year as the children at school benefit from the produce itself. Food security brings strength and life to the community.
