When family farmers lead their own development
Steven Kiranga Gichanga is a family farmer in Mugaari, a village in Kenya. He was trained in goat rearing but could not afford a goat to get started. He was also trained in bee keeping but could not afford a bee hive either. After a community reflection forum in 2012, Steven became aware of his own creative capacities and his ability to think outside the box. Then he came up with a brilliant idea.
Volume: 29.4
ISSN: 2210-6499
Publisher: ILEIA, Center for Learning on Sustainable Agriculture
Author: Laure Guibert
Organization: ILEIA, Center for Learning on Sustainable Agriculture
Year: 2013
Country/ies: Kenya
Geographical coverage: Africa
Type: Case study
Full text available at: http://www.agriculturesnetwork.org/magazines/global/family-farming/people-led-development
Content language: English