CONSTRUCTION OF GARDEN WALL

Construction of a 10,000ft² garden wall is currently underway in Guabuliga. The garden project, which is under the broad umbrella of BRAVEAURORA’s Livelihood Promotion Programme is constructed by local experts using indigenous tools and materials. To foster a sense of ownership, individuals from the various sections of the community lend their support to the construction process. Once complete, the garden is envisaged to serve as a training field for locals interested in extending their knowledge in organic farming- twelve budding local farmers have already been selected to undergo the training. As a year-round project, the garden will also be a demonstration farm to locals who want to learn about off-season farming and the different varieties of crops suitable for the area. The training will be led by a team of professionals from the Asiribisi Self Help Initiative who have amassed years of experience in organic farming techniques. Construction is in the final stage and the training has been slated to start in the coming month. Shots of the construction are shared below: 

Masons at work.

A view of the wall

Preparing mud for the construction

Preparing the ground

A mason at work whilst a trainee looks on

SECOND ROUND OF THE VILLAGE MICROCREDIT DISBURSEMENT STARTS

BRAVEAURORA has commenced the disbursement of funds to the twenty-eight (28) beneficiaries who made the final cut of microcredit applicants. Eight (8) out of the twenty-eight, including one group of three (3) have so far received the funds. They are expected to use the low interest loans to jumpstart their innovative businesses and for most, expand their existing ventures. Offering local entrepreneurs with these loans triggers a multiplier effect both at the household and community levels; ensuring that families live well above the poverty line. Monitoring and support visits are offered to beneficiaries to certify that their businesses are on track and to offer them with basic skills required for the businesses to blossom. Snapshots of the disbursement are shared here:    

Madam Susana receiving microcredit from BA project manager

Madam Sirina receiving microcredit to expand her dressmaking business 

Madam Akuyoma Atanga receiving microcredit to expand her Pito (local wine) business

Chief witnessing the disbursement of microcredit to Joseph Gumah