{"id":15290,"date":"2019-12-02T10:43:07","date_gmt":"2019-12-02T09:43:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hubi-vinciane.be\/projects\/agriculture\/bananen-voor-elke-vrouw\/"},"modified":"2024-12-10T15:48:35","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T14:48:35","slug":"a-banana-plant-for-every-woman","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hubi-vinciane.be\/en\/projects\/agriculture\/a-banana-plant-for-every-woman\/","title":{"rendered":"A banana plant for every woman"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

An Innovative Project for Food Security<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Project<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In southern Benin, fruit cultivation thrives thanks to a constant water supply. However, growing fruit is a significant challenge in the drier north, making fresh fruit scarce. Apart from mangoes, which are only available for three months each year, the north needs access to fresh fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, water recycling provides a solution. With the “Every Woman a Banana Plant” project by the Hubi & Vinciane Foundation, bananas – precisely the POYO variety – can now grow in the north. Bananas are rich in minerals and nutritious for children and adults, making them a valuable addition to a region where fresh fruit was previously rare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project aims to provide access to high-quality, nutritious fruit while respecting the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Project Description<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since its launch in 2018, the project has reached sixty villages across the Tchaourou, Parakou, and N\u2019dali communes. The POYO banana was chosen for its disease resistance and suitability for the local climate. Selected participants, mainly women, received training in banana cultivation and planting techniques. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supported by agricultural experts, they were given their first banana shoots and learned to plant them near their showers to reuse wastewater. With guidance from Professor Rony Swennen<\/strong> of KU Leuven, a world-renowned banana expert, the women were well-prepared for successful harvests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the first harvest, the women learned to process their bananas into products like flour and chips to extend their shelf life. To ensure the project\u2019s sustainability, we also trained growers specializing in producing and selling banana shoots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Results and Evolution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More than 20,000 banana plants have been distributed to nearly 10,000 households. Since 2019, each woman harvests a bunch of bananas weighing almost 20 kilos every six to eight months. Part of the harvest feeds their families, while the remainder is processed or sold. The project produces over 400 tons of bananas annually, ensuring food security and strengthening these women\u2019s economic position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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