Action Against Hunger Liberia

With funding from Irish Aid, the Liberia WASH Consortium supports communities by setting up kitchen and backyard gardens, transforming nutrition outcomes and fostering community resilience.

Attached to Village/Community and Loan Savings Associations or Mother Support Groups, these vibrant gardens span two to four acres and involve 15 to 30 dedicated community members.

From hearty staples like cassava, eddoes, and potatoes to a colorful array of vegetables including bitter ball, cabbage, and okra, these gardens cultivate a bounty of nutritious produce.

Before the gardens, families often struggled with limited diets, but now, with the gardens' diverse offerings, households enjoy meals two to three times a day, supplementing staples with fresh greens and flavorful peppers.

Beyond nourishment, these gardens are driving tangible change, from reducing malnutrition rates in communities like Sackie Town and Tarr Town to empowering participants with valuable agricultural knowledge in Yarkpah Town and Isaac Mulbah.

Additionally, the "eat some, sell some" approach to harvesting not only sustains families but also generates income, enabling savings for VSLA shares, educational expenses, and healthcare services.

Looking ahead, project participants are eager to cultivate new skills, from climate-smart agriculture and pest management to optimizing planting techniques, ensuring the gardens continue to thrive and benefit all.

WaterAid Liberia Concern Worldwide

📸©Anthony Vandy