How market gardens can alleviate Sahelian small holder food insecurity : case of Africare in Abeche - Chad

These programs are currently being supported through Title II food monetization. Commodities are monetized by Africare in Chad and proceeds are used to implement development activities in the departments of Ouaddai and Assongha. Africare Chad"s food security program activities include: rural community capacity building, agricultural production, health and nutrition, which are targeting the most vulnerable groups �- food insecure households, women, and children. Market garden activities are among Africare"s agricultural development program interventions in the Ouaddai department. The general objective of this study is to provide a better understanding of women"s gardening activities in Chad in general and in particular the Ouaddai and Assongha Departments and its impact on food security. (Author abstract)