Ntengwe for Community Development

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Kasibi community in Matetsi celebrates a new solarised borehole and 10,000L tank, boosting irrigation and chilli farming. Improved water access means better yields, productivity, and stronger livelihoods. Thanks to community teamwork and our esteemed partners.
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From Matetsi to Lukhosi and Lupane, a powerful story of resilience and opportunity is growing. Women are preparing for the chilli harvest, with thriving fields reflecting months of hard work, dedication, and commitment. @oakfnd

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Farmers in Kasibi and Lukosi have completed post-harvest training and are preparing their chilli harvest for processing. Demonstration solar dryers (2×5m) have been constructed, with garden members completing the remaining structures.
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From seedlings to thriving gardens in Sothani & Chimwara, Lupane! 🌱🌶️The chilli plants are growing well, and the women are nurturing them as they prepare for harvest and value addition at the Lupane Chilli Hub. @oakfnd

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Lupane communities, supported by AGRITEX, are diversifying into turmeric, ginger, lemongrass, garlic and rosemary to support chilli sauce processing under the Value Addition Programme.
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Kasibi, Lukosi, and Lupane communities are expanding beyond chilli farming to grow turmeric, ginger, lemongrass, garlic, and rosemary for chilli sauce production. Farmers are also planting fruit trees to support nutrition, restoration, and long-term sustainability. @oakfnd

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From all of us at Ntengwe -Happy Mother's Day!
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Farmers in Kasibi and Lukosi planted chilli on the remaining plot, showing strong teamwork and commitment. In Kasibi, they also raised nearly $120 to buy bricks for building two latrines—an important step toward improving sanitation and supporting a healthier community.
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Fencing of 3 chilli gardens in Lupane is underway under the Value Addition Program .Despite rains and harvest season, community participation especially by women is strong.Thanks to @SeedCo, @Agritex, @Women Affairs & @KRDC for the support! @oakfnd

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From discussion to action: Kasibi Village now has a newly drilled borehole, with solarisation coming this week. A major step toward reliable, sustainable clean water. Thank you to all partners and collaborators. 💧@oakfnd

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Happy Easter, everyone!

Wishing you all a day filled with joy, love, and beautiful moments with family and friends. May this Easter bring you peace and happiness.

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22,000 chilli seedlings distributed in Lupane (Sothani & Chimwara) .Women-led groups will grow for the Value Addition Program, supplying the Lupane Chilli Hub for processing & income.
Training this week boosted farmer confidence—thanks to all partners. @oakfnd

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This week in Kasibi village , a community situational analysis highlighted key challenges including human-wildlife conflict, water stress, diseases, floods, and hunger, while exploring local coping mechanisms.A big thank you to @oakfnd and our collaborators.

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With support from the @oakfnd, @ForNtengwe will strengthen drought-resilient agriculture and agribusiness in Mat North, Zimbabwe. In Kasibi village in Matetsi, a 150m × 150m community garden is now fenced, and residents are shaping their own governance and constitution.@AgritexS

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...revenues per kilogram than other crops. “This is my first season, I have sold chillis for $3,00 per kilogram, so I have earned more than I would have earned from selling vegetables, “ says Patricia Shoko.
#chillifarming #biodiversityconservation #ClimateAction #grassrootswomen

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Hot Spice for a Hot Market!

The Chilli Farmers Enterprise celebrate their first harvest. Their chillis, known as Malaga are spicing up farmers’ businesses in Chidobe when they sold their first 29kgs to the local market in Victoria Falls. For farmers they bring in much higher...

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Cultivating prosperity and inspiring change🌶🌶 Meet the women of Matetsi, part of Ntengwe’s latest project to further economic prosperity and empowerment for grassroots women and youths through the power of chilli production!

#climatemitigation #grassrootswomen #Youth