Amina’s Transformation Through Potato and Maize Farming

Before joining SOFERES, I depended on food rations that were never enough for my family. Today, I grow my own food and even sell the surplus to earn an income." – Amina, SOFERES Beneficiary Amina, a refugee woman from the Democratic Republic of Congo, faced constant food insecurity and financial hardship in Dzaleka Refugee Camp. With a large family to feed and no stable source of income, she struggled to make ends meet. When Amina joined the SOFERES Food Production and Income Program, she received hands-on training in sustainable farming practices, including potato and maize production. With access to quality seeds, organic fertilizers, and irrigation support, she cultivated her first crops. Within months, Amina’s farm yielded a successful harvest. She was able to feed her family with nutritious food and sell surplus potatoes and maize at the local market. With the income generated, she reinvested in her farm, bought school supplies for her children, and even started saving for future needs.