Architect of Transforming Lives (ATL) hosted an impactful radio talk show on CBS 95.3 FM, Buea, featuring Sontia B. Mbiachare as the host. The discussion brought together the ATL leadership team to chart a way forward for national development, specifically addressing the harmful impact of drug abuse on progress and emphasizing collective action to build a stronger nation.
Introduction
This radio talk show served as a pivotal advocacy platform designed to raise public awareness about the direct correlation between substance abuse and stunted national development across communities.
Project Objectives
- Educate the public on the severe dangers and long-term consequences of drug abuse.
- Propose sustainable, actionable strategies for fostering national development.
- Encourage active youth and community participation in building a safer, stronger nation.
Project Activities & Highlights
Live Broadcast: A comprehensive panel discussion featuring the ATL CEO, Program Manager, and Administrative Assistant addressing the core impact of substance abuse on overall community productivity.
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Architect of Transforming Lives (ATL) successfully executed a one-day training workshop facilitated by a farming consultant and supported by a volunteer in Batoke. Participants were trained on no-till farming, crop diversification, composting, and organic pest control, paired with practical maize planting demonstrations and distributed starter kits.
Introduction
This project aims to support 10 displaced widowed women farmers from the South West and North West Regions of Cameroon by providing one-day training on regenerative agriculture practices and financial literacy, along with distributing basic farm equipment to improve their productivity and resilience.
Project Objectives
- Train 10 smallholder widow farmers on regenerative agriculture practices such as crop diversification, organic pesticide use, and composting.
- Distribute farm equipment and improved maize seeds to help the farmers implement sustainable agricultural practices.
Project Activities
Selection of Beneficiaries: Ten farmers (9 women + 1 man) displaced by the Anglophone crisis were selected, and a needs assessment was conducted to identify priority farm equipment.
Training Workshop: One-day session facilitated by a farming consultant and volunteer, training participants on no-till farming, crop diversification, composting, and organic pesticides, accompanied by practical demonstrations on maize planting techniques.
Procurement and Distribution: Distributed 2 backpack sprayers, 6 cutlasses/hoes, 4 watering cans, and 12 kilos of hybrid maize seedlings. All 10 farmers received tools and seeds.