Raising The Village

Raising The Village is a non-profit organization providing critical infrastructure, tools and training to remote villages in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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#lastmile #growth #livelihood #income #change #foodsecurity #health

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1/2 We continue to build evidence for a scalable, cost-effective model for last-mile communities. Program results and independent research show that households can achieve meaningful income, production, and wellbeing gains within 24 months.
Read more: https://t.co/zp2zHY2xA5

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2/2 This evidence helps guide our decisions, strengthen delivery, and support broader conversations about what works in addressing ultra-poverty sustainably.
#impact #ourwork #lastmilecommunities #sustainableimpact #sustainable #equity #farming #agriculture #organicfarming

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#farming #organicfarming #gender #financialinclusion #WASH #foodsecurity #health #farming #lastmile #sdgs #sustainable #equity #change #development #communitydriven

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1/2 In 2023, Robinah received quality seeds and agricultural training. As her harvests grew bigger and more diverse, her family's food security and nutrition improved, and her income from selling produce increased as well. 
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#impactstory #agriculture

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2/2 She also participated in livestock management training on how to build improved shelters for her goats and pigs. A loan from her Village Savings and Loan Association helped her stock grains for her trading business and the changes haven't stopped there.

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Today,Governor Jean Bosco Ntibitura received Raising the Village #RTV team in Rwanda @RTVorg led by @Mutatsineza1. Discussions focused on the RTV's impact in #Nyabihu; #Ngororero and its extension raodmap in the remaining districts to advance Rwanda's poverty graduation agenda.

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2/2 By improving how crops are handled after harvest, households can reduce losses and preserve and sell more of what they grow, improving food security and income. #lastmile #harvest #training #knowledge #income #organicfarming #farmers #equity #sustainablepractices

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1/2 Improving post-harvest practices to increase market value and income. A partner community member in Kaliro dries grain on a tarp, using best practices she learned on how to prevent mold, pests, spoilage, and contamination.

#farming #agriculture #sustaniable #bestpractices

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#livestock #agriculture #farming #training #knowledge
#ourwork #lastmilecommunities #sustainableimpact #sustainable #equity #organicfarming #lastmile #growth #impact #livelihood #income #change #foodsecurity

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1/2 Better livestock management for higher assets and incomes. A livestock management training session gets underway in Kamwenge, focused on how to improve animal care through proper feeding, clean water, well-ventilated shelters, disease prevention, and regular monitoring.

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2/2 These practices help households keep livestock healthier and more productive over time. As animals become a more reliable household asset, families can better diversify income, build savings, and plan for future needs.

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#agriculture #farming #training #knowledge #ourwork #lastmilecommunities #sustainableimpact #sustainable #equity #organicfarming #lastmile #growth #impact #livelihood #income #change #foodsecurity

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Good seeds make a difference. A seed distribution drive gets underway in Amuru, Uganda. Quality seeds and practical training on land preparation, planting, crop management, and post-harvest handling help partner households strengthen their agricultural production and incomes.

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3/3 As her village's Agriculture Champion, Flavia also helps other households adopt improved practices and build more stable livelihoods. #gender #financialinclusion #WASH #foodsecurity #health

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1/3 Flavia, a 66-year-old farmer and grandmother in Mitooma District, has diversified and improved her income through new farming practices, access to affordable credit, livestock, and small trade.
Read Flavia's story: https://t.co/LhbTWDC12B
#impactstory #agriculture #leadership

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2/3 Today, she earns from her banana harvests, pig rearing, produce trading, and a small retail shop, while supporting her grandchildren's education and saving for their future. #farming #lastmile #sdgs #sustainable #equity #change #development #communitydriven

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#sustainablelivelihoods #agriculture #foodsecurity #financialinclusion #VSLA #WASH #health #resilience #communitydriven #householdincome #sustainabledevelopment #sdgs #globaldevelopment

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1/3 Our impact is shaped by the levers that most reliably improve household income and production, build resilience, and help partner communities sustain progress over time.

Read more about our impact: https://t.co/zp2zHY1ZKx

#impact #dataforaction #lastmile #ultrapoverty

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3/3 Health, WASH, and food security initiatives help reduce barriers that limit participation, and village-wide programming ensures collective progress. Together, these elements help partner households invest in their future and build more sustainable livelihoods.