In South Sudan, the rains are becoming harder to predict. They come late, stop early or arrive all at once as floods. For a family that depends entirely on rain-fed farming, one bad season can wipe out everything they have planted.
For returnee families who came back from Kakuma after food assistance was reduced, there is no room for a failed harvest. They have no reserves to fall back on and no ration waiting for them. Every crop counts.
In this tomato field, a returnee woman harvests her crop. Look closely and you can see an irrigation line running through the field, delivering water directly to the plants. With water reaching the crops even when the rain does not, families can keep producing through dry spells and even into the dry season, when vegetable prices in the market are at their highest.
The farming tools EcoRise South Sudan provided gave these families their start. Their own hard work and smart farming are helping them protect what they grow against a changing climate.
For families starting over, a harvest they can count on is the difference between hunger and hope. They are not waiting for the rain. They are building resilience with their own hands.
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With support from @Cohere and @Quadrature Climate Foundation
