Salama Africa Project Coordinator, Eddy Bararunyeretse, has reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to improving the wellbeing of refugee youths and youths from host communities through livelihood opportunities.

Bararunyeretse made the remarks during the closing ceremony of a three-day training for youths participating in an agricultural project being implemented by a consortium of three organizations: Salama Africa, MACODA and FEDOMA.

Speaking to Yetu FM, Bararunyeretse said the organizations are not aiming to completely eradicate poverty, but rather to empower youths with the necessary skills and tools to actively participate in agricultural activities and sustain both their families and personal needs.

Training facilitator Mabvuto Chiwaya from Nachisaka EPA said participants were equipped with essential techniques and skills in bean and tomato cultivation, fertilizer application and proper harvesting methods.

“I believe these new farmers will be able to cultivate within their means and harvest a considerable quantity during the next farming season,” said Chiwaya.

Meanwhile, one of the project beneficiaries, a Congolese national, Angel Dalida Alfayo, commended Salama Africa, MACODA and FEDOMA for the initiative.

Alfayo said the project will help ease the financial burdens she faces in Dzaleka Refugee Camp and also enable her to become self-reliant through income generation.