Ziro (nando): The High Commissioner of Ziro Province, Saba Zorom©, officially inaugurated the 'Cultivating a Better Future' project in Sapouy this Wednesday. Implemented across 40 villages in the province's six communes, the initiative aims to enhance food security, nutrition, and resilience for vulnerable households through a community-centric approach.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the project is an initiative led by Helen Keller International, in collaboration with the Association Promo Monde Rural (APMR), and is funded by a private European foundation. High Commissioner Saba Zorom© expressed the project's potential to significantly combat poverty and malnutrition within the province. He emphasized the administration's commitment to supporting the implementation across various localities.
The project builds on the previous RESIFA program in Sissili and aims to extend its reach. Georges Dimithe, country director of Helen Keller International, highlighted the project's focus on the most vulnerable households, identified using official government data. Approximately 48,800 individuals, including 6,000 direct beneficiaries and nearly 4,200 women, will benefit from the project, which aligns with donor requirements.
APMR, a seasoned organization based in Sapouy, has been chosen as the implementation partner to leverage local expertise. Helen Keller International will provide technical support, and a dedicated team will be stationed locally to oversee quality execution.
The project focuses on three primary areas: promoting climate-smart agricultural practices, endorsing local products and indigenous foods, and advancing women's economic and social empowerment, particularly through AVEC groups and income-generating activities.
Regional and local authorities, along with technical partners present at the workshop, praised the project's relevance and encouraged collaborative efforts among all stakeholders for effective implementation. Mr. Zorom© stressed the importance of communication, experience sharing, and partnership synergy as keys to success. He expressed confidence in the project's potential, affirming that local authorities have embraced it and are committed to achieving its objectives.
The "Cultivating a Better Future" project is set to run for three and a half years.