Training Sessions in Vermiculture and Vermicomposting transform agriculture in Kigamba, Cankuzo on 23 November 2023.

World Future Active, with the facilitation of IMISIBA, is organising specialised training sessions on vermiculture and vermicomposting techniques in the commune of Kigamba, Cankuzo.

This training is part of an innovative project to improve agricultural production by recovering bio-waste through vermicomposting, funded by the French Embassy in Burundi through its programme for the socio-economic empowerment of women and girls.

These training sessions, led by Franck FERRENBACH, an expert consultant in vermiculture and soil conservation, were attended by 45 beneficiaries from the commune of Kigamba.

The aim of these sessions was to provide participants with the knowledge and skills they need to put vermiculture and vermicomposting into practice in their farming activities.

The day's programme focused on the environmental and economic benefits of vermicompost. Participants learned how to transform organic waste into high-quality compost, which can be used to improve soil fertility naturally, without the need for costly and polluting chemical fertilisers.

The beneficiaries expressed their satisfaction with the relevance and quality of the training. They stressed the importance of these new skills in improving their agricultural yields, reducing their production costs and helping to preserve the environment.

In addition to improving agricultural production, this project also supports the socio-economic empowerment of women and girls in the region by providing them with skills in vermiculture and vermicomposting. World Future Active aims to strengthen their role in the farming community, increase their income and promote their social inclusion.