Suubi Update Blog

On September 17th a group of five men from Suubi attended the District Coffee Show in Masaka Town. They had shown a keen interest in establishing a coffee crop for themselves and we felt they would benefit enormously from seeing and hearing what was on offer at the expo. Making their own way into town from the village would have proven difficult for them all. However by organising for them to travel together as group in the van it not only gave these guys a means of transport, but also the opportunity to support each other as they learned.

Masaka District Coffee Expo aimed to spread the word of how to make money from coffee growing.

Once in town the boys joined the large crowd and took many notes as they moved around the various exhibition sites. They listened intently and learned much from the information and training sessions which were held throughout the day. Correct planting methods and how to best maintain a coffee crop were discussed as organisers spelled out to participants what a lucrative business coffee farming can be if done correctly.

The large crowd listened intently and took notes about successful coffee farming techniques.

By the end of the day the Suubi group had gathered new found knowledge and skills, but as importantly, an even greater enthusiasm to go back home and find a way to establish their own coffee crops. Just as when we took the group of ladies to learn about mushroom farming we hope these boys will now pass on what they learnt from the expo and inspire others at Suubi to get involved.

Bosco Sebolanyi, Kizza Robert, Mwanje John, Kateittwa Ishmael and Henery all took home new found knowledge and skills. They also took coffee seedlings to make a start on their own crop.

This is a terrific example of why things are working so well at Suubi. Sharing new skills with others is what is helping to create real hope in the whole community.

HUGs from the team!