The effects of the changing climate pose a threat to agriculture and food security, particularly in many of the agriculture-based communities that are prone to drought. The diocese’s program trains farmers in climate-smart agriculture and assists with seeds, land preparation and water management to enable households to grow a variety of nutritious food. In some areas, clusters of households organize themselves to grow vegetables on a rotating basis to ensure year-round food availability that can withstand future droughts. The diocese is piloting and refining technology to eliminate pathogens from compost and help convert organic material into liquid fertilizers. The program also implements a revolving-assets fund that gives communities the opportunity to save money and fund small businesses.
