Empowering Rural Farmers in Bauchi Through Skills, Knowledge, and Sustainable Opportunities.

The Rural Agricultural and Inclusive Skill Empowerment (RAISE) training brought together 300 participants in Bauchi State across three locations – Luda, Lekka and Bauchi Metropolis earning less than $40 (60,000 Naira). The program focused on equipping them with knowledge they can use to increase their income and support their families.During the training, participants in Luda and Lekka learned about livestock farming, especially goat rearing, and crop farming with a focus on onion production. Those in Bauchi metropolis were trained in financial literacy and record keeping to help them manage and grow their businesses.

Many participants shared how the training helped them gain useful knowledge. Sharon Ishaya from Bauchi metropolis said she learned a lot about bookkeeping and balance sheets that will help her improve her business. Shiroma from Lekka also shared that he now understands the best feed to give his goats and he also understands how to prepare and produce organic manure. At the end of the training, participants in Luda and Lekka received onion seeds to start practicing what they learned, while the next phase of the project will empower participants with goats to support their livestock farming. For sustainability, the three locations were put into different cooperatives according to their location.

We are grateful to Barnmissionen and @childrensmissionafrica who are our partners.