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Impact

Impact

As a result of this project, 250 farmers are now able to implement an integrated farming system and have the knowledge and skills to be able to continue this approach when the project is over. The establishment of a Farmers' Federation has provided a platform for these communities to come together to discuss and resolve their social, economic and political issues.

Women's groups have more self confidence and have systems in place to meet regularly. They have developed a system of savings which will contribute to a reduction in long-term vulnerability. Some groups now have the skills necessary to implement enterprises. Recruiting volunteers for health and natural resource management from within the community has ensured that knowledge and information gained from the project is retained in these communities.

Development of other new enterprises like Arecanut plate making, virgin coconut oil production, and poultry farming is providing sustainable incomes. The use of smokeless stoves will help with environmental sustainability as well as reducing their dependence on government fuel subsidies, which are being withdrawn.