Aberu's Savings Plan
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Meet Aberu Mamo, a farmer in Ethiopia. With USAID's support, villages like Aberu's are becoming more resilient to recurring drought, helping break the cycle of crisis and reduce the need for emergency food aid. Through the Feed the Future GRAD project, USAID trained farmers like Aberu to diversify income, leverage loans and increase savings. "The money saved can be used to pass the worst time," Aberu says.
Wilfred's Leap of Faith
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Wilfred Charles is a Malawian farmer and pastor who helped his community grow resilient against drought by building an irrigation system in his village of Mitawa, South Malawi.
The Feed the Future Southern Africa Seed Trade Project, implemented by USAID
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The Feed the Future Southern Africa Seed Trade Project, implemented by USAID