We Yone Child Foundation has visited agricultural farms in Kamabain and 18 surrounding villages, where hundreds of community members gathered to harvest groundnuts.
The agricultural initiative is being implemented in partnership with HELP Sierra Leone, with funding from Wegdam Foundation. It aims to strengthen food security, support local farmers and improve livelihoods in rural communities.
During the weekend visit, men, women and young people worked together to harvest groundnuts produced with support from the project.
Community member Santigie Bangura said the initiative has reduced residents’ dependence on markets outside their communities.
“We are grateful for the support from We Yone Child Foundation, Wegdam Foundation and their partners. Today, we are all gathered here at the farm harvesting groundnuts. We will no longer need to travel to Kamakwie town just to buy groundnuts,” he said.
Bayo Bangura, a young man from Kamabain, said the seedlings provided through the project have made a significant difference in the lives of local farmers.
“We will no longer go hungry or walk miles to Kamakwie to buy groundnuts. The groundnuts did extremely well. From what we produced last year, we were even able to save and supply seedlings to Kamateh, Kamakwielol, Kamabain and other villages,” he said.
The successful harvest demonstrates how community-based agriculture can help families produce their own food, share resources and reduce hunger.
Through the partnership, We Yone Child Foundation, HELP Sierra Leone and Wegdam Foundation continue to support farmers in building stronger and more self-reliant communities.
