Jun 22, 2026 | Africa, Guinea Bissau, Income, Nhoma Village, Women
The women of Nhoma Village are determined to complete the horticulture project they have begun, but they report that when they had their meetings, participation was low because of challenges for each woman raising their contribution towards the project. The...
Mar 9, 2026 | Africa, Food, Guinea Bissau, Nhoma Village
Unfortunately, since the coup in Bissau a few weeks ago, most of the information we have received from the region has focused on progress reports for ongoing TCD projects rather than on specific success stories. Following the most recent meeting with community members...
Mar 9, 2026 | Africa, Food, Guinea Bissau, Nhoma Village
Nhoma Village is a primarily Portuguese-speaking village in Guinea Bissau, a nation that is still recovering from the military coup and currently transitioning to a military government. Despite these challenges, the agricultural project has progressed to the point of...
Jan 25, 2026 | Africa, Food, Guinea Bissau, Nhoma Village
The women of Nhoma Village, a Portuguese-speaking community in Guinea-Bissau, are determined to pursue a horticulture project. At the most recent Transformational Community Development (TCD) meeting, each woman pledged a metal rod as her personal contribution toward...
Jan 25, 2026 | Africa, Food, Guinea Bissau, Nhoma Village
Despite the current upheaval in the nation’s capital of Bissau, Nhoma Village was able to finalize the plans for their dry season vegetable garden. The women have also decided to raise the required 23,200 CFA ($41) to purchase the four bags of cement and...
