Securing sustainability.
What remained of organic farming two years later.

What it's about.

Development projects often end with the handover — and that's exactly where the real question begins: does any of it last? Our project "Promoting organic farming in West Cameroon in the fight against hunger and poverty" (2022–2023) had trained young farmers in organic agriculture, raised awareness of climate change, and increased their productivity. In 2024, we wanted to know for sure, and carried out site visits together with our partners AAFCOOP and ACODEB.

What we found.

The balance two years after the project ended is positive:

• The trained young farmers continue to independently apply the organic farming methods they learned
• Soil and water quality in the target region have noticeably improved through the spread of organic farming
• The use of hazardous chemicals and pesticides has fallen sharply thanks to organic fertilizers and seed
• Low investment costs and the involvement of family members keep operating costs low
• Crop rotations adapted to current climate conditions increase productivity

What it achieves.

With lower investment and high productivity at the same time, young farmers can now earn more — and set part of it aside deliberately for the next season. Better marketing of their produce also strengthens their influence over the value chain and secures higher profit margins. The increased household income directly benefits quality of life and health — and allows more children a longer, more regular school attendance.

At the end of 2024, our association "Initiative Afrika-Solidarität Deutschland e.V." counted 10 members in total.