The excitement was palpable as we arrived at Sanimaganga village in TA Ndidi, Salima district for our Climate Shield Initiative. The community, whose lives have been devastated by floods, greeted us with joyous singing and dancing, and we gladly joined in. For the villagers, this initiative is more than just a solution—it’s a lifeline. With over 324 households displaced and their agricultural livelihoods destroyed by floods, their economic well-being has also been deeply impacted.
In our focus group discussion with the flood victims, we presented one of our key solutions: floodwater fish farming. We propose turning stagnant floodwaters into a valuable resource by constructing masonry walls around the affected areas and implementing caged fish farming systems. This approach will not only utilize the stagnant water but also generate sustainable livelihoods for the displaced communities.
In the 14-acre (57,000m²) area, we aim to develop a fish farming system that could house 342,000 fish and potentially generate over MWK 1 billion (Approx. $600,000) in a single harvesting season. By establishing cooperatives, the community can work together on this project, which will greatly ease their economic burdens.
While constructing the masonry walls requires a significant investment, we are confident it can be achieved, and we invite partners to join us in implementing this transformative project for the people of Sanimaganga.
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Let’s join us to help our communities adapt to the impacts of Climate change🔥
