Planting the seeds of change for small scale farming communities
Planting the seeds of change for small scale farming communities
In West Africa the effects of climate change are already having a huge impact on the quality of life of subsistence farmers who are stuck in a precarious struggle to feed their families. They lack knowledge of modern sustainable farming practices and use rudimentary tools and techniques.
Trapped in a cycle of poverty, families and especially women are unable to improve their yield to make a decent income or access the financial resources to invest in their businesses.
The effects of climate change such as irregular rainfall, droughts, flooding and changes in temperature can cause crops to fail and leave families in a desperate situation.
Since 2020 we have been supporting small-scale farmers to work collectively and form self-led cooperatives which enable them to pool resources, learn together and access state services.
Cooperatives give farmers a degree of certainty and play a vital role in socioeconomic development, food security and poverty reduction.
We work with local partners and the government to equip farmers with knowledge of sustainable farming practices which helps them combat the effects of climate change and protect their land.
Our Farmer Field Schools give smallholder farmers practical experience in sustainable land management, empowering them to make positive and long-term change.
We also offer microloans to buy inputs that help to increase a community's income-earning potential. We use our training as an opportunity to empower women, ensuring at least 50% of cooperative leadership positions are occupied by women.
Deki’s farming cooperative project works to 8 SDGs
78% of farmers surveyed reported that they felt better economically and socially integrated into their community since joining a cooperative
Impact Story
Bio Nature Cooperative stands as a testament to the power of collaboration and shared dreams. Within this close-knit group, each member not only tends to their individual responsibilities but contributes to a shared field.
Mutual respect and renewed self-esteem have become the pillars of their cooperative. The realization that by supporting one another, they see tangible improvements in their products has fueled their determination.
The cooperative has ambitious plans to expand the size of their plot, paving the way for a diversification of crops that now includes the introduction of soya.
Bio Nature Cooperative have attended every training session and workshop available, and they are committed to learning and implementing effective, modern farming sustainable techniques.
The cooperative stands as a shining example of what can be achieved when a community unites in a shared vision of growth, sustainability, and mutual benefit.
By supporting Deki, you are investing in lasting positive impact and empowering communities to become agents of change for the next generation.
We are grateful for every donation we receive and we promise that it will be used where it is needed the most.