What We Do
We work hand in hand with local communities to grow food, create jobs, and build essential farming infrastructure.
Swamp Rice Farming: High-yield, double-season rice grown on reclaimed fertile lands.
Rice Nursery site: Preparing nursery rice for transplanting.
Vegetable Gardening: Year-round production of nutritious vegetables.
Youth Employment Dignified jobs for local men and women in agriculture.
Infrastructure Development: Storage facilities for long-term success.
Infrastructure Development: Drying floors and tools for long-term success.
Infrastructure Development: Tools for long-term success.
Strategic Partnerships: Working with the Ministry of Agriculture, AVDP Project, and donors to expand our impact.
AVDP Director on project tour
How We Work
Our model is rooted in participation, transparency, and community ownership. Here’s how we make impact:
- We reclaim and cultivate rich inland valley swamp lands.
- We train and employ local youth in farming cycles and technology.
- We use co-funding and grants to build critical infrastructure.
- We partner with government, private donors, and international allies.
- We are led by a passionate team of local coordinators with support from our U.S.-based CEO.
Our approach is bold, transparent, and replicable across Sierra Leone.
Our Goal & Impact
Our Goal
Food Self-Sufficiency
Our mission is clear: to create lasting food security in Lugbu Chiefdom, Bo District — one field and one family at a time.
by expanding swamp farming, introducing mechanized agriculture, and empowering communities.
Impact Highlights (2024–2025)
✅ 5 hectares of swamp rice fields under cultivation
✅ 2 successful rice harvests (traditional + Nerika varieties)
✅ 50+ local men and women employed
✅ Storage and drying facility built in Kpetewoma
✅ Selected and co-funded by AVDP Project (Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security)
Kakaluihun Farmers Development Association (KaFDA) - Sierra Leone 