In Tabanikoro, a village located northwest of Kalassa, another community garden has been established thanks to a generous donation.
Tabanikoro lies somewhat off Route Nationale 5 and is surrounded by an unusually tree-rich landscape. The community lives mainly from agriculture and livestock farming.
On the approximately one-hectare site, a borehole was drilled, a submersible pump installed, a water tower constructed, and water taps set up. A sturdy fence protects the garden and will enable the year-round cultivation of cassava and vegetables.
At the inauguration, the president of the women’s cooperative, Nassira Keita, explained that the women of the village had been hoping for such a garden for more than 15 years. One of the future users emphasized that the cassava and vegetables grown here would play an important role in feeding their families.
Earlier this spring, 30 women from Tabanikoro took part in a training course at CAAS. Among other topics, they received instruction in cassava cultivation and processing and are now preparing to apply their newly acquired knowledge in the new garden.
Immediately after the infrastructure had been completed, the first work on the site began: the land was prepared, paths and planting beds were laid out, and the first tools were distributed.
Of particular importance to the village community is the new water supply system. Thanks to the borehole and water tower, Tabanikoro now has access to clean drinking water for the first time. Many families began using the new water points immediately after they became operational.
The new community garden in Tabanikoro is an important building block for the long-term development and resilience of the village community.
