Gambiaj.com – (JIFFARONG, Lower River Region) – The community of Jiffarong has taken a significant leap toward agricultural self-sufficiency following the inauguration of a solar-powered food processing and cold storage facility. The initiative is set to transform the local economy by reducing post-harvest losses and empowering women farmers.
A Community-Driven Milestone
The official opening brought together 90 women farmers from the Jiffarong community garden, members of the Village Development Committee (VDC), and representatives from the Freedom from Hunger Campaign (FFHC), the project’s local implementing partner.
Distinguished attendees included FFHC Director Mr. Alpha P. Khan, Project Manager Mr. Abdou Karim Badjie, and Agriculture Extension Worker Mr. Lamin Nyabally. Speakers at the event emphasized that the facility is not just a building but a testament to community resilience and the vital role women play in the nation’s food systems.
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