A warm salute from Freetown, Sierra Leone
July 27, 2023
In the heart of Freetown, Sierra Leone, an innovative initiative named "Farming on Crutches" is making a significant impact on the lives of amputees in the city. This programme, aimed at teaching amputees farming skills, is empowering these individuals, enhancing their confidence, and promoting their independence[1].
While the initiative does not explicitly focus on amputee footballers, it is clear that it supports amputees in general, providing them with a means of livelihood and dignity through farming. This is particularly important in a city like Freetown, where economic challenges are significant.
The "Farming on Crutches" initiative is likely contributing to the community by offering additional income opportunities and encouraging agricultural activities within it. By supporting amputees in farming, it can help ensure food security and economic stability for these individuals and potentially their families.
Recently, the initiative has announced plans to establish a training farm. The initial practice on this farm will be a small layer enterprise for egg production and manure production for Bokashi. The purpose of this training farm is to apply the lessons learned to improve the "Farming on Crutches" project[2].
On his return to Freetown, Mambud, an amputee, was observed in a lush vegetable garden branded as Pasture for Life, which is part of the "Farming on Crutches" project[3]. Mambud received warm greetings and thanks for his visit[4].
The six-month rainy season in the area results in 2.75 meters of rainfall, making it an ideal location for the training farm[5]. As work begins to translate lessons learned into practice on the training farm, the future of "Farming on Crutches" and the young amputee footballers and farmers it serves looks promising.
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- Although the "Farming on Crutches" initiative isn't solely focused on amputee footballers, it might afford them the opportunity to supplement their income, potentially supporting their football training.
- In the future, with the advancements made on the "Farming on Crutches" training farm, amputee athletes might find an additional resource to fund their passion for sports, such as football.
