Climate Action
Challenge
One of the major challenges in implementing indigenous chicken and organic farming is the limited technical capacity among participating youth and young women and girls. Many young people enter the program with minimal knowledge of poultry management, organic farming, or agribusiness principles. This means more time and resources must be invested in basic training before participants can effectively manage their own small farms. Additionally, maintaining consistent participation is difficult, especially when young people face competing demands such as schooling, family responsibilities, or the search for short-term income opportunities.
Another major challenge lies in resource constraints and limited market access for young farmers. Many youth lack the initial capital to replicate the model in their homes or villages after training, making it difficult to transition from learning to income generation. Moreover, without strong market linkages, the young farmers face difficulties in selling their produce at fair prices, which discourages continued participation. To overcome this, WE REACH is working to strengthen partnerships, improve value chains, and advocate for more investment in youth-led agribusiness.
Strategies we use
Advocacy on Clean Cooking in Schools
We promote the use of clean cooking technologies in schools, such as energy-efficient stoves and alternative fuels like biogas or sustainable biomass. These solutions reduce reliance on firewood, lower harmful emissions, and improve air quality in school kitchens. By introducing clean cooking initiatives, we help protect the health of students and staff while reducing the carbon footprint of schools. Educational campaigns raise awareness about the importance of transitioning to cleaner cooking methods and demonstrate their long-term benefits for both health and the environment.
Empowering Communities on Climate-Smart Agriculture
We work with local communities to implement climate-smart agricultural practices that boost food production while mitigating environmental impacts. This includes promoting sustainable farming techniques such as crop rotation, agroforestry, water conservation, and the use of organic fertilizers. By teaching farmers how to adapt to climate change through these methods, we support food security, reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, and enhance the resilience of rural livelihoods. Our training programs empower farmers to adopt practices that preserve soil health, conserve water, and improve crop yields under changing climate conditions.
Promoting Sustainable, Low-Cost Farming Methods
To ensure accessibility and sustainability, WE REACH promotes the use of locally available resources such as chicken manure for organic fertilizer and low-cost poultry housing models. This reduces the need for expensive inputs while promoting environmentally friendly practices that improve soil fertility, crop yield, and household nutrition.
