PARTNERS: Sukuma Twende Trust, Wells Fargo

DRIVING FACTORS: Area residents had been affected by the heavy rains that poured in Nov/ Dec 2019. Landslides and flash floods were experienced and residents sort refuge in near-by public schools, police stations and administration offices. Farming is the main income generating activity in this area, with a bias to onion farming. Their most preferred seed variety is Royal Seed’s Red Pinoy, which performs outstandingly well amidst the harsh weather conditions. With this in mind, sharing and condoling with them in their time of need was key.

TARGET POPULATION: Displaced people approx. 400

WHAT WAS ACHIEVED: Donations received; Food stuffs, Clothing, Foot wear were issued to 170 people. We also issued seed gifts of kale 1000 headed to the affected families.

CHALLENGES: Accessibility of the area was difficult, due to the rough terrain and landslide aftermath. Our team managed to access the place and distributed the donation items.

CONCLUSION/ RECOMMENDATION: The activity was successful and attracted support from local administration, Village elders, chiefs, church elders, which shows the community accepted/ embraced the project. Arriving at this decision to conduct the ESG activity was great since that’s what the locals needed at that particular time of need.

Thanks to our partners; Sukuma Twende and Wells Fargo who supported the drive. Words can’t express enough of our appreciation for your input. Service to humanity is service to God.