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The objective of our community farm in Burkina Faso has always been to improve food security and economic development through sustainable irrigation and farming practices. In 2023, we took a big step forward towards that vision by building a practical and effective water catchment and distribution system that can empower farmers to irrigate and cultivate crops throughout the year, independent of unpredictable rainy seasons. With 9 large water catchments distributed throughout the 4.5 hectare farm, all farm members have access to water whenever they need, and we have already observed some dedicated farmers earning up to 7x their income using this infrastructure. This means more money to support their families and pay their children's school fees, and more food to feed the community throughout the year, improving overall health & nutrition. Food security, clean water, and education, form an interconnected trifecta of stability and resilience that supports community development for...

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