By Karl Weyrauch | Project Leader
Something amazing has happened in the village of Kaghowa on Idjwi Island, Congo. First, there was a community training about how to dig and plant. Remember, these forest dwellers never learned how to be farmers, instead for all their lives, they had hunted and gathered. For them, farming is a new vocation.
Then, they received hoes and picks for digging, and seeds to plant. In short order, their new tools brought relief from hunger. More than that, they brought hope, too. The people planted the local wonder crop, Lenga Lenga. Known to the outside world as "amaranth", it is a high-protein, fast-growing ancient grain.
After planting, the greens can be harvested within three weeks. And a hot, nourishing stew of Lenga Lenga can feed the hungry. These photos tell the story of a community learning how to defeat hunger with hoes and seeds. And the steaming bowl of Lenga Lenga stew is a home-grown solution to sustain their health and energy.
Thank you to our donors for making this succes possible!
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