Category: Agriculture Training

August Project Roundup

Catch up on the latest from all of our projects around the world! Panama Classes are going very well. Walkiria has done a great job of engaging other staff from Malambo in the survival skills classes. The social worker and psychologist are both involved in mentoring the girls and helping them in several aspects, such… continue reading

July Project Roundup

Ghana Our leadership team visited Just Hope Ghana this month, which included more agricultural trainings from David Reeves. Many of the demo plots are being harvested, which will be measured for benchmarking purposes. See more photos from the banana demonstration… The very first savings group that Just Hope facilitated in Ghana is nearing the completion… continue reading

Video: The Results Speak for Themselves!

During our visit to Bauya in July, it was exciting to see the benefits of the sustainable conservation agriculture method in this side-by-side comparison with the traditional method. The plot on the left was planted using traditional methods, and is not yet producing corn, despite the fact that it was planted several days earlier than the plot… continue reading

These ARE your grandfather’s farming methods!

When we work with younger farmers, sustainable conservation agriculture techniques seem “new.” They are very different from methods that many farmers currently employ, such as field burning. Occasionally, however, we come across an older farmer, who will smile knowingly as we introduce the techniques, often saying something like, “This is how my grandfather farmed.” Due… continue reading

Hero Spotlight: Jenneh Lassayo, a Mentor to Women Farmers

Jenneh Lassayo has been a Just Hope friend for several years. As the wife to Joseph Lassayo, one of our long-time and trusted employees in Bauya, Sierra Leone, Jenneh has experienced personally the value of an opportunity to improve one’s own circumstances. At the conclusion of the pineapple project in Bauya, we were embarking on… continue reading

Blind Farmer and Chaplain Rejects Blindness as Excuse for Dependence

Blindness results in dependence for many people living in poverty, but Amidu “Francis” Kayina, age 65, has refused to let blindness rob him of his independence. Moreover, has used his blindness to encourage others not to give up on themselves. Blindness has been an integral part of Francis’ life for many years. As an ophthalmic… continue reading

Ebola Widows Embrace Training with Passion

In early March, we had an overwhelmingly successful trip to Lunsar, where we conducted two-day trainings in two different villages near Lunsar – Kerefe and Lungi Lol. Pastors, headmasters and other community leaders representing more than 30 churches and schools attended the trainings, and it was a blessing to see them fully engage. Their level… continue reading