FARD - Foni Agency For Rural Development

The Foni Agency for Rural Development (FARD) participated in a programme organized by our partner, the International Trade Centre (ITC), the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) held in Kanilai and supported through the Peacebuilding Fund.

As part of the official programme, Mr. Ousman Badjie of FARD delivered a statement highlighting the critical importance of skills development in Foni, particularly in promoting youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihoods. The statement also emphasized the significance of strengthening local training institutions such as the Kanilai Skills Training Centre and commended the support provided through training equipment and toolkits for youth beneficiaries.

FARD further acknowledged and appreciated its strong partnership with ITC, recognizing the collaboration as instrumental in advancing community development in Foni. The statement also highlighted the women’s economic empowerment interventions under the programme, including support to women’s gardens through solar-powered boreholes and fencing.
The event brought together key stakeholders, including the Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, the Director of Agriculture WCR, Deputy Governor of West Coast, Chairperson of USET, community leaders, and development partners.

FARD’s participation and statement reaffirmed the institution commitment to supporting inclusive rural development and strengthening partnerships that create opportunities for communities in Foni.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS TO HOST THE FARD ANNUAL CULTURAL FESTIVAL 6.0

The Foni Agency for Rural Development (FARD) is pleased to announce the prestigious opportunity to host the 6th edition of FARD Annual Cultural Festival. We invite interested districts within Foni to submit applications to host the 6.0 Annual Festival, scheduled for January 8th-10th, 2027.

This flagship event unites stakeholders to promote development celebrate ourheritage, and mobilize resources for grassroots initiatives.

The application is open to all 5 districts in Foni and all applications should be submitted no later than May 4th, 2026.

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FARD LOC

FARD, with Belgian partners Sint Jozef Instituut-Kontich and Colley Foundation, inaugurated a new borehole in Gibangarr village, Foni Kansala.

The team also did a restoration exercise promoting environmental sanitation & hygiene at the nursery school.

Big thanks to our donors and the people of Gibangarr for their warm hospitality!

Our Agenda for the inauguration of Gibangarr Borehole and restoration exercise looks like this.

Join us for another meaningful initiative.