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The visit aimed to follow up on commitments made during the previous engagement, with a focus on key areas including governance, finance, program operations, field activities, and overall project implementation progress.

The visit included a desk review meeting to share updates on progress, identify challenges, and discuss lessons learned. This was complemented by a field visit to project sites, followed by a debriefing session to consolidate observations and outline the way forward.

This monitoring exercise was instrumental in highlighting achievements and success factors, pinpointing areas for improvement and developing a clear action plan to address identified challenges.

As an organization committed to continuous learning, FAPAD values this opportunity to reflect, learn, unlearn, and relearn – steps essential to advancing organizational growth and the mission to improve the quality of life for marginalized communities in Lango sub-region and beyond.

Highlights of the Showcase

• Integrated Farm Planning (IFP): Households presented their IFP plans, showing how visual farm maps and action plans guide them in achieving food security, income generation, and resilience.
• Biopesticides: Farmers demonstrated natural pest control methods that reduce reliance on harmful chemicals.
• Biofertilizers: Including Bokashi, liquid manure, and plant tea, all of which enrich soils and boost productivity sustainably.
• Kitchen Gardening: Small household gardens were presented as a way to improve nutrition and diversify diets.
• Lorena EnergySaving Cook Stoves: Farmers shared how these stoves reduce fuel use, save time, and protect local forests.
• Agroforestry: Integrating trees into farming systems to improve soil health, provide shade, and diversify income sources.
• Indigenous Seeds: Showcasing the preservation and use of traditional seed varieties that are resilient and culturally significant.
• SmallScale Bucket Irrigation: Practical demonstrations of lowcost irrigation systems that help farmers manage water efficiently and ensure crop survival during dry spells.
• Maize Shelling Machine: Farmers exhibited how this technology reduces drudgery, saves time, and improves postharvest handling efficiency.
• Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA): Farmers shared how VSLA groups strengthen financial inclusion, build savings, and provide access to small loans for household and farm investments
• Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH): School pupils and teachers showcased improved WASH facilities and behavioral practices that reduce disease, promote safe water use, and enhance household health
• Paralegal Clinics: Highlighting communitybased legal support that strengthens land rights, protect human rights, reduce domestic violence (gender based violence), and other conflicts and empowers farmers to protect their resources.

Impact

• This event was not only a celebration but also a knowledgesharing platform, reinforcing the importance of communitydriven, sustainable practices. Farmers expressed pride and interest in adopting innovations that improve livelihoods while safeguarding the environment.
• Together, we have demonstrated that local solutions can drive lasting change. The project’s legacy will continue through the farmers and communities who are now champions of sustainable agriculture and resilience

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Besides showcasing different foods, seeds and agroecology products, the event provided a platform for experience sharing and dialogue on creating an enabling policy environment for scaling up agroecology as a driver for enhancing ecosystem health and transforming food systems towards resilience, equity and sustainability.

Activities during the event included display of indigenous foods, seeds and agroecology products, food testing, seed sharing, cultural dances and speeches by invited guests. The event was organized under the theme "Harvesting and Consuming Healthy and Nutritious Indigenous Food," recognizing the contributions of indigenous seeds and sustainable land management practices in achieving food security. The event was attended by more than 1,000 persons.

The graduation event served to certify farmers trained by FAPAD as change agents in the community, charged with the responsibility of training other members in the community on integrated farm planning and agroecology practices.

The events occurred between 17th–26th of November 2025 across 8 locations in Muntu and Awelo sub-counties. The events graduated 208 innovative farmers trained by FAPAD on IFP and agroecology practices, and also gave 800 farmers trained by the innovative farmers the chance to showcase the different sets of practices they were trained on.