Background
According to the WFP, 72% of rural households live in poverty, with agriculture providing livelihoods for 75% of the population.
Currently, 23.4 million people face severe food insecurity and poverty and unemployment rates are on the rise. The World Bank reports that approximately 74.6% of the DRC population survives on less than $2 daily. Unemployment among Congolese youth is three times higher than that of the 30-49 age group and 4.6 times higher than for those over 50.
In Eastern DRC, around 100,000 university graduates enter the job market annually, but decent employment opportunities remain scarce. The existing education curriculum often fails to equip students with the necessary skills for the labor market, leaving many graduates without the ability to generate income.
Eastern DRC has a long history of unrest, with unemployment contributing significantly to ongoing conflicts and widespread displacement over the past two decades.
Inuka Farming was established to address these pressing issues for three main reasons:
1. Help unemployed youth acquire practical skills that complement their theoretical education by guiding them in starting income-generating activities in agriculture. Engaging youth is crucial, as unemployment can lead to involvement in immoral activities, including militia recruitment.
2. To empower small-scale farmers by modernizing agricultural practices, particularly in animal production.
3. To facilitate income generation through agriculture, the primary sector for economic growth. We provide practical training and ensure easy access to essential inputs like feed and seeds, enabling farmers to produce efficiently