Saré Sounkarou and the surrounding villages in the commune of Saré Bidji are experiencing a silent revolution. Thanks to the support of the Guné Kolda Association, 70 women in this locality have seen their daily lives transformed and their autonomy strengthened.
The association invested nearly 13 million CFA francs to enclose the local market garden, equip it with a solar irrigation system and retention basins. These modern infrastructures, carried out as part of the project: “Guarantee the socio-economic rights of vulnerable populations in the Kolda region” financed by the Caixa foundation, make it possible to improve crop yields while reducing the arduous tasks associated with agriculture. traditional.
Tounkang Diao, spokesperson for the beneficiaries, expresses his gratitude: “We salute this intervention by Guné which has made us dignified. Today we manage to strengthen family food thanks to the vegetables we grow in this garden, which really contributes to the food sovereignty of our locality. »
Thanks to this project, each woman can now earn between 100,000 and 150,000 CFA francs, according to Madame Toukang Diao. This financial contribution allows them to contribute to family expenses, particularly in the areas of education and health, alongside their spouses, she said.
In addition to the infrastructure, beneficiaries also received training on good agroecological practices. These training courses encourage the use of organic fertilizers and pesticides, thus respecting the environment while guaranteeing healthy products.
This project represents a significant step towards food sovereignty in the region. By growing a variety of quality vegetables, these women not only contribute to feeding their families, but also to supplying local markets, thus strengthening the local economy.
The action of the Guné Kolda Association demonstrates once again that targeted and sustainable support for rural populations can transform lives and build resilient communities. In Saré Sounkarou, hope now blooms in the furrows of the market garden.
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