Rougui – Farmer in Senegal
My goal now is to expand my farm and start raising small ruminants. This would provide me with more income and allow me to better care for my children. Thanks to FINA TAWA, I can feed my family better and look forward to a more stable future.
My name is Rougui Komé, I am 46 years old, a widow and mother of nine children. Since my husband’s death, I have been fighting alone to secure their future. Unfortunately, only my eldest daughter has been able to complete her education and is now in her final year of high school. As for my twins, I sent them to a neighboring village to study at a Koranic school.
From difficult farming to improved yields
I have been farming for a long time, but only monoculture: rice during the rainy season, then onions in the dry season. With limited resources and knowledge, my harvests were poor and I struggled to find customers. Everything changed thanks to FINA TAWA, which provided me with small agricultural equipment and seeds. The agricultural advisor worked closely with me, and this assistance was decisive. I was able to diversify my crops and improve my yields. Today, I can feed my family more easily and look to the future with greater peace of mind.
An ambitious project for my children
My goal now is to expand my farm and start raising small ruminants. This would provide me with more income and allow me to better care for my children. Thanks to FINA TAWA, I can feed my family better and look forward to a more stable future.
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