Chururi: an irrigation system transforms women’s lives in agriculture
In an environment where economic instability and massive water seepage compromised agricultural development, this initiative has rapidly become a beacon of hope and renewal. By replacing the old, archaic irrigation system, the project has opened up new horizons for the community, embodying the power of collective collaboration and environmental responsibility.
Developed in conjunction with the Chururi community, it is in keeping with an approach that respects nature, using sustainable practices and technologies.
The results are impressive: water losses, once abysmal at 73%, have been reduced; efficiency of water use now exceeds 90%; and arable land has gone from 13 to 87 hectares, ensuring greater food security and economic autonomy for the community.
Beyond these tangible achievements, the project has had a profoundly human effect. By ending the temporary migration of men in search of a livelihood, it has strengthened family and community ties, freed women and children from the burden of maintaining the old canals, and allowed them to engage in other activities.