Lack of food access is one of the most critical consequences for genocide and mass atrocities survivors worldwide. A sustainable food source is needed for survival, but for refugees living far from home, it means renewed independence and a sense of community for those who can provide for their neighbors. It also means parents do not leave their families when they risk their lives when they have to venture away from the safety of their camp to forage for a meal.
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project highlightJWW’s perma-gardening program
Teaches Darfuri survivors living in Chad how to sustainably feed their families with just a small plot of dry land. The program has successfully trained over 1,000 new farmers in Eastern Chad, improving food consumption, agricultural production, their ability to save money and their mental well-being while benefiting approximately 3,300 community members. This has enabled participants and their families to increase their food consumption, diversify the food they consumed, save money, and generate income.
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Rescued child soldiers participate in activities at the BVES transit center in South Kivu. Photo from BVES