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Updates

Sorghum Harvest Brings Hope and Improved Livelihood Opportunities

Date Posted: 07/03/2026

We are pleased to share that the sorghum crop is progressing successfully and has now reached the harvesting stage. This marks an important milestone for the participating caregivers, who are grateful and encouraged by the positive results of their hard work. The caregivers are optimistic that processing the harvested sorghum into flour and selling it in the local market will provide a sustainable source of income. They believe this opportunity will strengthen their economic resilience, improve household well-being, and help them better meet the needs of their families. To support this initiative, the local church has generously provided a safe and convenient space where caregivers can process and dry their harvested sorghum. Additionally, the church is helping to safeguard the harvest during the drying and storage period, ensuring that the produce remains secure as families prepare it for sale. This support has given caregivers confidence and peace of mind throughout the post-harvest process. The caregivers sincerely express their heartfelt gratitude for the support they have received. They testify that this assistance is transforming their lives by improving their livelihoods, increasing their self-reliance, and restoring hope for a brighter and more sustainable future. As they look forward to the next phase of processing and marketing their produce, they remain deeply thankful to God and to all those whose generosity and commitment have helped turn their vision into reality.

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30 Donations

  1. Cause Created: 11/06/2024
  2. Funding Complete: 05/27/2025

Donation Activity

SF

Suzy F.

$63

Anonymous

$1,300

Anonymous

$100

About the Cause

ADEPR Rugese CDC

Posted by ADEPR Rugese CDC in Rwanda on 11/06/2024

Sorghum farming will empower parents' families to become more self-sufficient, providing them with a reliable food source and an opportunity to earn income by selling flour. Support for this initiative will enable them to rent additional land for cultivation, significantly increasing their farming capacity. With the necessary resources, we will acquire high-quality seeds for planting and a grinding machine to process the sorghum into flour. Through the support of the church, we plan to grow more sorghum, ensuring a steady supply of produce. We will carefully stockpile and dry the sorghum to preserve it for long-term use. Once processed into flour using the grinding machine, we will take it to the market, generating income that can further sustain and grow the farming operation. This project will not only boost food security for the families involved but also create a sustainable income stream, contributing to their overall economic well-being

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What the church is contributing

  • Human

    Human Resources

    Human resource contribution will be in the form of laborer and trainers for caregivers involved in sorghum growing.

  • Money

    Financial Resources

    $1,905

How the church will sustain the Cause

The church is blessed with leaders who are skilled in agriculture and are committed to supporting caregivers and parents in the cultivation of sorghum, corn, and potatoes through crop rotation practices. These leaders will continue to provide guidance and training, ensuring sustainable agricultural practices within the community. Caregivers are already involved in sorghum farming, making it a familiar and established practice. This continuity ensures that the project remains sustainable over time. In addition to their ongoing work with sorghum, caregivers will receive further training in sorghum processing, specifically for producing flour for consumption. This initiative will provide caregivers and their households with a reliable source of income, improving their financial stability and overall well-being. By enhancing their agricultural skills and access to new markets, this cause will empower them to achieve greater self-sufficiency while also addressing the nutritional needs of their families.

Donation Activity

SF

Suzy F.

$63

Anonymous

$1,300

Anonymous

$100
BS

Brenda S.

$100
LB

Leonard B.

$100
MH

Maria H.

$100

Anonymous

$125

Anonymous

$58
KW

Kgpc W.

$500
SF

Suzy F.

$153
PC

Paul C.

$500
SF

Suzy F.

$105
JK

Jonas K.

$5
NH

Nelson H.

$100

Anonymous

$20

Anonymous

$100
RB

Robert B.

$250

Anonymous

$5
JA

James A.

$100

Anonymous

$700

Anonymous

$100
LL

Lisa L.

$100
NH

Nelson H.

$250
AA

Anonymous A.

$50
SF

Suzy F.

$500

Anonymous

$25

Anonymous

$100
LT

Lori T.

$25
SY

Sheena Y.

$25
JB

Jordan B.

$250
ADEPR Rugese CDC
ADEPR Rugese CDC
Location: Rwanda

Transforming the lives of people in Holistic way through preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ.

ADEPR Rugese CDC
Posted by ADEPR Rugese CDC, Rwanda

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