Deadline: 15-Dec-2025

The Zero Hunger Village initiative in Guinea’s Faranah Region aims to improve rural livelihoods and strengthen long-term food security. By supporting sustainable rice and vegetable production, agricultural group organization, infrastructure development, and market integration, the project promotes resilience, income generation, and inclusive economic growth.

Project Overview

The Zero Hunger Village initiative provides a comprehensive approach to rural development, combining technical support, infrastructure investment, and social inclusion strategies. The goal is to create resilient communities with enhanced food security, diversified incomes, and improved nutrition.

Key Objectives

• Increase agricultural productivity in rice and vegetable cultivation

• Improve nutritional value of household diets

• Build sustainable and inclusive rural livelihoods

• Strengthen market access and economic opportunities for producers

Agricultural Support

Crop Production & Diversification

• Facilitate higher yields through modern production tools, irrigation, and agricultural inputs

• Encourage crop diversification to improve nutrition and open new market opportunities

• Provide training on sustainable farming practices

Farmer Group Organization

• Form and strengthen agricultural cooperatives and associations

• Enhance bargaining power and access to markets

• Build community governance and leadership skills to ensure locally led development

Infrastructure Development

• Construct solar-powered boreholes for reliable water access

• Install fencing for market-gardening plots to protect crops

• Build large storage facilities to reduce post-harvest losses

• Enable year-round agricultural production and support commercial farming

Market Access & Economic Integration

• Facilitate sales contracts between producers and buyers

• Promote consistent product quality and predictable income

• Introduce high-nutritional-value crops for niche markets

• Support scaling-up of production for local and regional demand

Social Inclusion & Capacity Building

• Promote gender equality and inclusion of people with disabilities

• Support income-generating skills like soap making

• Encourage active participation in community life

• Strengthen social cohesion through community work mobilization and Community-Supported Agriculture initiatives

Why This Matters

• Enhances food security and nutrition at household and community levels

• Builds resilience to climate and economic shocks

• Provides opportunities for inclusive economic participation

• Encourages sustainable, locally driven development

How It Works

1. Provide farmers with access to agricultural inputs, tools, and irrigation systems

2. Organize producers into groups or cooperatives for collective action

3. Develop infrastructure to support water access, crop protection, and storage

4. Facilitate market integration through direct buyer linkages and contracts

5. Conduct training in leadership, management, and income-generating skills

6. Promote community participation and social cohesion, emphasizing gender and disability inclusion

Conclusion

The Zero Hunger Village initiative in Faranah Region offers a holistic model for rural development. By combining technical support, infrastructure investment, market integration, and inclusive community engagement, the project lays the foundation for resilient, economically vibrant, and food-secure communities. Its integrated approach ensures long-term sustainability and empowers local populations to thrive in the face of environmental and economic challenges.

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