Members of Koperative Abizerwa Byumba [KAB], based in Ruvune Sector in Gicumbi district, have continued implementing agricultural and financial initiatives that have helped boost household incomes and strengthen food security.
One beneficiary, Beatrice Nyirabaligira, says joining the cooperative transformed her family’s circumstances.
“Before joining this cooperative, something was missing in my life and my life was not good. When I joined in 2015, we were trained on soil and water conservation and vegetable production. An idea came into my mind that I can grow vegetables for my family but also for selling,” Nyirabaligira says.
“Now I have a vegetable garden business. Later I joined the village savings and loans association, and to be part of this group makes me happy because I managed to save money and buy a cow. I later got a loan and renovated my house. Now I am happy because I can pay school fees and school materials for my children and the health insurance for my family.”
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