29/05/2026
The Monetising Waste for the Promotion of Organic Fertiliser (MoWPOF) Project, funded by the European Union and implemented by SOS Children’s Villages in The Gambia, focuses on promoting sustainable agriculture practices, organic fertilizer production, women and youth empowerment, and strengthening livelihoods within vulnerable communities.
The (MoWPOF) Project team recently conducted an eight days practical training for women and young people on the preservation and processing of organic crops and vegetables into cereals (groundnut & maize baby food), mixed spices, pepper sauce, and tomato paste for household consumption in the communities of Fatako and Tabajang in Jimara District, Basse URR, on the 11th to 18th May 2026.
The training was facilitated by specialists from the Food Technology Services (FTS) under the Department of Agriculture and aimed at strengthening the skills and knowledge of project beneficiaries in food preservation, value addition, nutrition, and household food security. Participants were trained in hygienic food handling, processing techniques, packaging, storage methods, and the importance of utilizing locally produced organic crops and vegetables to reduce post-harvest losses.
Speaking during the training sessions, project coordinator Alieu S. Bojang and FTS director Madam Fatou Darboe, highlighted the importances of empowering women and young people with practical food processing skills that can improve household nutrition, generate income opportunities, and enhance community resilience. The participants expressed appreciation for the initiative, noting that the skills acquired would help them preserve surplus produce during the garden and farming season and ensure availability of nutritious food products throughout the year.
SOS Children’s Villages in The Gambia remains committed to supporting children, families, women, and young people through various family strengthening and community empowerment initiatives across the country, particularly in rural communities where agriculture remains the main source of livelihood.
