HUNGER NO: Empower 28 Women to Feed Families Through Farming
- Campaign Overview
The Vision
In the heart of Bissau, Guinea-Bissau’s capital, a group of 28 widows and single mothers in the community of São Paulo has taken a brave step to fight hunger — not just for themselves, but for their 128 family members.
They are part of a Cooperativa Modelo called “Hunger NO,” working to grow fresh, local produce and provide sustainable food and income through horticultural farming.
Despite extreme poverty and harsh conditions, these women are determined to create a better future for their children. Now, they need your help to sustain and grow their efforts.
What They Grow
- Currently cultivating:
- 🍅 Tomatoes
- 🥬 Lettuce
- 🥦 Cabbage
- 🌶️ Pepper
- 🧅 Onion
- Dreaming to expand into:
- 🌽 Corn
- 🌿 Beans
- 🥔 Potatoes
- 🍠 Cassava
- 🥕 Beetroots
- 🥒 Cucumbers
- 🧄 Garlic, Carrots, Kale, Turnips, Parsley, & more
With 10,000 square meters of land and a strong will to fight hunger, the São Paulo women are doing their best — but tools, fertilizers, and clean water remain major barriers.
💧 Immediate Needs
To scale their work, the women urgently need:
- 🧰 Farming Tools
- 🌿 Fertilizers
- 🐛 Pesticides
🚰 Urgent Infrastructure
Installation of a clean water well for washing produce and irrigation.
Currently, the women rely on dirty water sources, which poses a risk to both crop safety and their health. A clean well would improve product quality and allow access to better markets.
💵 Fundraising Goal
Total Goal: $45,259 USD
Funding will support:
- Purchase of essential farming tools
- Fertilizers and pesticides for healthy crop production
- Installation of a clean water well
- Training support and basic storage needs
Phase 1 Cost Breakdown – Development of 2.5 Acres:
| Item Description | Annual Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Fencing the 2.5-acre piece of land | $1,560 |
| Design and installation of 2 fish ponds | $4,990 |
| Digging of 2 open water harvesting pans | $2,020 |
| Design and installation of 2 modern greenhouses | $6,300 |
| Installation of open-field irrigation systems | $2,700 |
| Drilling of 1 underground borehole | $6,000 |
| Purchase and installation of 1 solar-powered water pump | $1,200 |
| Installation of 1 water tower and a tank | $4,950 |
| 3-inch Honda WL30XH petrol water pump | $600 |
| 3-inch canvas delivery water pipes | $500 |
| Hoe (Inchada) | $5,000 |
| Machete (Catana) | $5,000 |
| Fork | $250 |
| Hand Knives | $35,000 |
| Shovel (Charcha) | $2,500 |
| Plastic Basins | $2,000 |
| Watering Cans | $7,500 |
| Urea (1 bag) | $15,000 |
| NPK (1 bag) | $12,000 |
| Operational Costs (1 Year) | $14,280 |
| TOTAL | $45,259 |
Project Benefits to the Community
- 🥗 High-Quality Food – Nutritious, low-cost food for local families
- 🌾 Land Productivity – Efficient use of land and water
- 👩🏾🌾 Women Empowerment – Economic independence for 28 mothers
- 💧 Clean Water Access – Safer produce and better hygiene
- 💼 Job Creation – Employment for youth and reduced crime
- 🌱 Environmental Awareness – Education in sustainable practices
- 💰 Economic Growth – Community-driven development
- 🌍 Climate Action – Reduced environmental degradation
Every dollar helps 28 mothers create a better future for 128 people.
Call to Action:
Be a part of this transformation.
Support the São Paulo women and say HUNGER NO with us.
❤ Help Keep the Women Going
🌱 Support Our Work 👉🏼 Buy Us Seed Here
How You Can Help
- Donate – Every amount makes a difference
- Share – Spread the word with friends and family
- Sponsor a Tool – Fund one or more farming tools
- Become a Partner – Collaborate with us if you’re an organization or business
Social Media Hashtags:
- #HungerNoBissau
- #Support28Mothers
- #GrowWithSãoPaulo