In the heart of environmental change, BUFADESO’s ASILI-B program emerged as a beacon of hope, transforming tree planting challenges into a harmonious success story. Empowering farmers to establish nurseries faced obstacles—high seed costs and livestock threats—hindering planned targets. Undeterred by challenges, BUFADESO innovatively shifted to central nurseries, collaborating with skilled farmers George Makindi and […]
Empowering Smallholder Farmers with Quality Seeds (2022–2025) The Bunda Farmers Development Society (BUFADESO) has developed an Integrated Seed Delivery Business Model to improve access to high-quality maize seeds for smallholder farmers in Bunda District, Tanzania. This innovative model combines affordable seed access, farmer training, market linkages, and sustainable financing to increase agricultural productivity, farmer income, […]
Location: Bigegu Village, Ketare Ward – Bunda DistrictGroup Members: 22 Farmers The Umoja na Amani Group was formed in 2009 in Bigegu village with the aim of supporting members and their families, particularly during social events such as celebrations and bereavements. At the time, the group mainly contributed small financial support to members during such […]
Programme Mid-Term Impact Report (2018–2020) Partner Organization: Bunda Farmers Development Support Organization (BUFADESO)Project: Agroforestry for Smallholder Farmers Sustainable DevelopmentReporting Period: 2018 – 2020 The ALIVE Programme supports smallholder farmers in Tanzania to improve livelihoods through agroforestry, climate-smart agriculture, financial inclusion, and community empowerment. Implemented by BUFADESO, the programme works closely with farmers, local government authorities, […]
Since 2018, the Serengeti Mara Ecosystem (SEMA) Project has been working with communities in Tarime, Bunda, and Serengeti districts to promote environmental conservation, climate-smart agriculture, and sustainable livelihoods. Through collaboration with local government authorities, community groups, and partner institutions, the project has empowered farmers, youth, women, and students to become active stewards of their environment […]