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. Toujours dans le cadre de la remise des outils de transformation, la communauté se joint aux femmes pour célébrer cet acte inoubliable, rendu possible par Aynfound via FiMI, et porté par Maharifa en faveur des femmes autochtones et rurales de Kalehe, Bunyakiri à l’Est de la RDC.

It was an opportunity to confirm the roles and effectiveness of all stakeholders in project implementation. For example, proper operation of the sealing machine used for product packaging requires technical mastery. The technician must follow all necessary steps carefully to ensure high-quality work.

A sense of joy and surprise was evident among members witnessing the tangible production and availability of local agricultural products processed by Maharifa ya Wamama women. These organic products, in high demand in major urban areas, are poised to positively impact the women’s economic growth and further encourage engagement in sustainable agriculture. (Kika Byeka Marguerite)

An illustration from one of the Maharifa sites shows an animator visiting schoolchildren. After discussions with the women, ideas emerged about redirecting some of the revenues from processing activities towards priority needs—such as creating recovery centers or establishing two to three classrooms for young children who cannot travel the 30 kilometers to the nearest school. This situation creates instability for women trying to sustain their socioeconomic initiatives. (Dieu Veut Bwenge, Maharifa ya Wamama animator, rural DRC)

The image illustrates five women's groups who, following awareness-raising and training sessions, have been provided with rice seeds and fish fingerlings. The photo captures the rice sowing activity. This initiative contributes to the protection and restoration of biodiversity and the mitigation of climate change effects. Practicing water-based agriculture combined with fish farming helps address low agricultural yields and offsets seasonal disruptions that contribute to reduced production, food insecurity, and price inflation due to shortages. Through this approach, women are leveraging their knowledge and skills to actively participate in climate change prevention and to develop adaptive strategies that foster community resilience.

Preparatory activities for the training site on rice cultivation integrated with fish farming were carried out to promote the traditional knowledge and values of indigenous and rural women, as well as their contribution to biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation. A fishpond was prepared to serve as a training venue for five women's groups on rice-fish farming techniques.