The Food for Work project has selected 48 families from the socially disadvantage who will have the access to agro-animal husbandry capacity resources. From one meal a day to three meals a day by doing eco-based farming in their 120 acres of vacant land.
My visit to the beneficiaries to assist with the crops that are suitable to be cultivated in their land, encouraged and trained them strictly to do eco- friendly, chemical free farming and to a achieve good harvesting to be a successful farmer. They started preparing the land for farming using natural resources then planted vegetable seedlings. They were keen on planting peanuts (ground nuts) because it is a short term and good income crop. Promising an income of Rs 30,000 to Rs 55,000.
At present they are growing vegetables for their family use, also earning a stable income selling their products which has inspired the neighbours and the community. Seeing their progress, I was able to observe the neighbourhood engaging in agricultural activities. We have introduced the chit (Cheetu) system, encouraging the habit of saving and other activities for farmers to interact in farmers dialogue, sharing their positive and negative out comes of farming, preserving and promoting native seeds for the seed bank. I am proud to see the transformation in farmers life through the excellent Food for Work project.
SEEDS BANK
In Vavunia Chettikulam region, the country seed bank is being opened and implemented for the first time with the aim of preserving country seeds.
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FOOD PROVIDING
Over come crisis through food for work. The Food for Work project has achieved a great success.
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FARMERS DIALOGUE
Our activity for farmers is to interact in farmer dialogue, sharing the positive and negative outcomes of farming.
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HARVESTING
Through this project, 1000 native plants were planted through 25 selected beneficiaries and donated to other farmers in Chritokulam village.
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I am Kamaladevi..
I am Kamaladevi.. I live in Chidambarapuram village in Vavunia district with my husband and physically disabled grandchild. I am a Leprosy patient and just finished my medication. However, I haven’t built up my strength to do my daily work. Providing us emergency dry food packs which
was a great help and encouraged me to extend my garden to produce more vegetables and fruit trees. Since my husband is a sick person It’s my responsibility to support my family. I have started home gardening in small scale. Vegetables from my garden is enough to feed my family and I sell it to the neighbours and neighbouring shops for an income. My family was struggling during the economic crisis.
At present we are living a stres free life eating healthy food from our garden, and able to generate more income for a comfortable life. I thank KKM and TLMEW for all their support.On this occasion Kaveri Kala Mandram visited us introducing their Food for Work project.
I am Poolohasingam......
I am Poolohasingam living in Chetikulam Vavuniya. We are a farming family passed on to generations. I have five siblings, even as children we helped our father in farming after school. We all were a happy healthy family daily eating fresh healthy food.
I was only interested in farming no intention of finishing my higher studies. We were all married and settled down. I was a successful farmer earning a good income supporting my family, relatives and educated my children. In 2011 white patches appeared on my skin and I did not worry because it was harmless. Gradually it was noticeable by my family members and neighbours. They were all nagging me to get it checked, by this time I have lost sensation. I was checked and diagnosed with leprosy. I was on medication. The Public health officer visited me giving me the awarness on leprosy. A home visit from KKM team approached my family counselling and comforting us by showing photos and stories of leprosy affected people living their normal life. I was overwhelmed by the photos and stories of the leprosy victims. Due to my ignorance and negligence, I was disable by leprosy.
I was struggling to irrigate my farm as the water motor was out of order. During these difficult times KKM donated a water motor which made my work easy. I have sold 300 kg of peanuts last month and harvesting vegetable crops. As a farmer and the only earning member of the family, deformity was a worry.
I was slowing down in my daily routine. Since I have cultivated verities of vegetables, pea nuts and chillies which generates a good income. Currently I was able to make an income of Rs .5000 a month by selling my last crop. I am proud to live as deformed role
model, empowering the leprosy community giving hope and bright future so they can transform their lives. I thank KKM for all their support during the difficult times of my life. The recent economic crisis in our country had made a significant impact on low-income earners and vulnerable people in the community. KKM Food for Work project was supporting the leprosy community by providing an emergency dry food packet encouraging them to do home gardening and training them in agricultural activities. My family was a part of KKMs Food for work project which empowered and strengthen my farming passion
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