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Raphe - Rural development

Project goals

The Raphe district is characterized by tiny plots of land, insecure harvests and a lack of alternatives for the farming population. Many families do not have enough food, water shortages are a major problem and there is hardly any income outside of agriculture. The 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 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.
  • Food: Use better seed varieties, improve cultivation methods and prepare farmers for climate change.
  • Climate: Stop erosion, plant trees and make the soil more fertile.
  • Income: We create opportunities to earn money - through market cultivation, new products and better marketing.
  • Networks: Linking farmers into savings groups and cooperatives so that they are stronger together.
  • Health: Informing families about nutrition and contraception so that women can make their own decisions about their future.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

With the 2030 Agenda, the United Nations has formulated 17 goals for sustainable development. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a roadmap for the future that will enable people to live in dignity while preserving the natural foundations of life. With this project, we are helping to achieve the following goals:

All sustainable development goals

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