Congo Kinshasa : Amis-Kivu
An unacceptable situation. In the Congo
Democratic Republic the rural population accounts for over 85% of the population
and agriculture represents often the main source of income of rural families.
Unfortunately, this population lives under precarious condition and the practice
of agriculture has become extremely difficult due to the succession of
wars and its many consequences: looting, insecurity and the displacement
of populations.
The Friends of Kivu, association founded in 2004 is located
in east Congo, in the province of South Kivu and active especially in the
areas bordering Lake Kivu. Is based in Bukavu. This area is characterized
by a demographic explosion
which entails a shortage of arable land. In
addition, whatever arable land there is has been overly cultivated and
impoverished.
A people serving project. “The Friends of Kivu”, is
carrying out a program designed to fight poverty in rural areas and to
inject new life in agriculture, livestock raising and fisheries. Its purpose
is to contribute to the undergoing efforts to reach alimentary security in Kivu through
the improvement of foodstuff production. This is done in cooperation with
local associations for the benefit of the rural population as a whole.
Its
background as an association dedicated to emergency assistance and development
programs, it has got a good reputation and the trust of the people it serves.
An agriculture that produces results. This association’s
work involves taking into consideration the local situation, the
environment and
the solutions.
For example, if a village’s problem is land erosion,
it will work with local associations to plan hedges and trees capable of
regenerating the soil along with the use of compost. Plants are grown in
nurseries managed by the local people.
At the same time, this association tries to introduce the practice of corrals
to keep their livestock (goats, pigs etc) from treading over newly planted
areas. Altogether it is a collaboration which benefits from the association’s
efforts.
We need you to carry on. To keep assisting the Friends of Kivu in laying out the plans for the development of agriculture and livestock we need this year: Euros 27.829.
