Mabalangu Village: Farming for a Better Future

How the Mabalangu Village Project Is Changing Lives

At Water 4 Mercy, we believe that lasting change starts with sustainable solutions. That’s exactly what’s happening in Mabalangu Village, where farming isn’t just about growing food it’s about transforming lives.

Through training, new farming techniques, and better access to markets, local farmers are gaining the tools they need to support their families, strengthen their communities, and build a future filled with opportunity.

From Struggle to Success: A Village on the Rise

For many families in Mabalangu, farming has always been a way of life. But for too long, low yields, unpredictable harvests, and limited access to markets made it nearly impossible to break the cycle of poverty. That’s why we launched the Mabalangu Village Agricultural Project—to give farmers the support they need to thrive.

The goals are simple but powerful:

• Help farmers grow more food by introducing better techniques and hands-on training.

• Increase household income so families can afford essentials like education and healthcare.

• Improve nutrition by encouraging the growth of diverse, nutrient-rich crops.

• Connect farmers to markets so they can sell their produce at fair prices.

• Build strong farmer communities that work together for long-term success.

And the best part? It’s working.

Real Change, One Harvest at a Time

The latest season has brought incredible progress. Here’s what’s happening on the ground:

• New crops are thriving—Farmers have successfully transplanted key crops, ensuring steady food production. Some seedlings are still in nurseries, growing strong for future harvests.

• Bigger, healthier harvests—This year, farmers have grown tomatoes, watermelons, cabbages, carrots, and hot peppers. The numbers speak for themselves:

  
  

Tomatoes: In January alone, the farmers harvested 84 kg of high-quality tomatoes, earning 84,000 TZS ($32), plus another 32 kg of smaller tomatoes for 16,000 TZS ($6).

Cabbages: A total of 283 heads of cabbage were harvested and sold, bringing in 153,000 TZS ($58)—and there’s more to come!

Watermelons: While rats took a bite out of the harvest, farmers still earned 61,500 TZS ($23), and some of the crop was shared among community members.

Carrots & Hot Peppers: These crops are doing well, with carrots already thinned and hot peppers in the harvesting stage.

• Sustainability is a priority—Farmers are actively managing compost, improving soil fertility naturally so that future harvests are even stronger.

• A stronger community—The UPENDO Farmer Group is now officially registered, giving members access to more resources, training, and opportunities for growth.

  
  
  
  

  

  
  
  
  

  

  
  
  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

More Than Just Farming—A Path to a Better Future

What’s happening in Mabalangu is bigger than agriculture. It’s about families being able to put food on the table, send their children to school, and plan for a future that once seemed out of reach.

With improved farming skills and access to better markets, these farmers are no longer just surviving—they’re building thriving, self-sufficient communities.

Be Part of the Change

The success of the Mabalangu Village Agricultural Project proves that when we invest in people, real change happens. With your support, we can help more communities break free from poverty and build a future filled with hope, dignity, and opportunity.