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Raphe – Rural Development

Project goals

The Raphe district is characterized by tiny plots of land, unreliable harvests, and a lack of alternatives for the farming population. Many families do not have enough food, water scarcity is a major problem, and income opportunities outside of agriculture are scarce. This project creates new opportunities so that the people of Raphe can shape their own future.

Project map Ethiopia: Raphe project area
Raphe District is located in southern Ethiopia

Project information

  • Target group: Smallholder farmers and day laborer families
  • Region: Raphe is a district in the Gedeo Zone, Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Region (SNNPR)
  • Partner: Ethio Wetlands and Natural Resources Association (EWNRA)
  • Duration: Three-year project phase, 2025 - 2027

Measures

  • Drinking water: Develop new sources, repair existing water points and impart knowledge about clean water.
  • Nutrition: Use better seed varieties, improve cultivation methods and prepare farmers for climate change.
  • Climate: Stop erosion, plant trees and make the soils more fertile.
  • Income: We create opportunities to earn money – through market cultivation, new products and better marketing.
  • Networks: Connecting farmers to savings groups and cooperatives so that they are stronger together.
  • Health: Inform families about nutrition and contraception so that women can decide for themselves about their future.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

With the 2030 Agenda, the United Nations formulated 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These goals provide a roadmap for the future, enabling a life of dignity while simultaneously preserving our natural resources. This project contributes to achieving the following goals:

All Sustainable Development Goals

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