Gambia Garden Project Helps Women Grow Better Lives.
A new garden in Misera, Gambia, brings hope to women. The project cost 9 million dalasis and gives women a chance to earn money near home.
The garden opened last October with many new tools. It has a strong fence, water pools, and solar power, which help women grow food all year long.
FAO leader Dr. Mustapha Ceesay visited the garden on Monday. He watched women water their plants with special cans. They grew onions, cabbage, lettuce, and other fresh foods.
"This project makes our work easy," said Penda Sowe, who works in the garden. Before, women had to carry water from far away. The new water system saves time and strength.
The garden helps feed families and sells extra food for money. Women can work close to home instead of walking miles to gather wood or sell items.
FAO and the UN Peace Fund built the garden to improve people's lives. The project shows how smart farming can lift people from difficult situations.
The garden gives women their own money. They can pay for school and health care without asking others for help. Other towns want to copy Misera's example.
These women changed their lives through hard work and good help. The garden shows what people can do when they get the right tools and chance to grow.
A new garden in Misera, Gambia, brings hope to women. The project cost 9 million dalasis and gives women a chance to earn money near home.
The garden opened last October with many new tools. It has a strong fence, water pools, and solar power, which help women grow food all year long.
FAO leader Dr. Mustapha Ceesay visited the garden on Monday. He watched women water their plants with special cans. They grew onions, cabbage, lettuce, and other fresh foods.
"This project makes our work easy," said Penda Sowe, who works in the garden. Before, women had to carry water from far away. The new water system saves time and strength.
The garden helps feed families and sells extra food for money. Women can work close to home instead of walking miles to gather wood or sell items.
FAO and the UN Peace Fund built the garden to improve people's lives. The project shows how smart farming can lift people from difficult situations.
The garden gives women their own money. They can pay for school and health care without asking others for help. Other towns want to copy Misera's example.
These women changed their lives through hard work and good help. The garden shows what people can do when they get the right tools and chance to grow.
