Here are some latest photos taken at the Machamba taken last Monday when we visited with Ian and Liz Linton. We expect to begin harvesting around the end of May. Some of the crop had to be re-planted as the seeds did not germinate due to lack of rain. As a consequence this crop will not produce a maximum yield, but it’s a good start.

The team now have a series of questions to respond to, which I have written in Portuguese and given to Inacio (one of the leaders). These are all around the next stage and ensuring funds from sales are set aside to purchase seeds and other stuff for the next season. The next season will start in September with clearing the ground ready for planting in early November.

The picture of two girls carrying baskets of maize on their heads show how our harvest will be transported, but these folks are from a nearby plot which was planted earlier. The rice field is about 30 mins walk from the main Machamba and is located along the river. An area has been planted by people from Tamoli (one of the Koti coastal communities).

Machamba beans

Machamba houses

Machamba harvest

Machamba abobora

Machamba rice field

Here are some photos of the Mwani team taken one morning after a prayer time with the other leaders. Also a picture of Magia.

Mwani team

Leaders

Magia