Climate Change And Sustainability
As part of our Sustainability and Climate Action pillar and ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and community development, When Females Lead partnered with The IKOE Foundation and organized a tree planting activity in Mwalukanga. Together, we’ve taken significant steps towards a greener, healthier future for our beloved community.
Here’s a quick overview of what we accomplished:
Maternity Ward: We’ve planted a total of 16 avocado trees around the Maternity Ward, symbolizing new beginnings and nurturing care for both mothers and newborns.
School: At the school grounds, 12 avocado trees have been planted, fostering a green learning environment where our children can thrive and grow.
Community Support: Additionally, we distributed a whopping 178 avocado trees to the wonderful women of Mwalukanga. These trees represent not just a gift of nature but also a promise of sustenance and prosperity for generations to come.
Agriculture Pillar
Women in Agriculture in Mwalukanga.
We have embarked on a WOMEN EMPOWERMENT project to mentor the women of Mwalukanga village to grow beans. We have taught the women how plant beans, how to make natural fertilizer and how to harvest. Beans is nutritious and high in Protein. Every child needs beans.
How to sow beans
Sow directly 3 cm deep at seed rates of 12.5 kgs seed per Lima. You can plant been through out the year although the best time to plant dry beans is first week of January.
Health benefits of beans
* Protein. Protein is a vital nutrient that plays a key role in maintaining and repairing the body.
* Folate. Beans contain several vital nutrients, including folate.
* Antioxidants.
* Heart health.
* Reduced risk of cancer.
* Diabetes and glucose
* metabolism.
* Controlling appetite.
