Feeding our Families through Climate-Smart Farming: An update from Benedicto

As we start 2026 we are proud to share how your generosity is shaping the future of food systems in rural Tanzania.

Mboni ya Vijana remains firmly committed to feeding rural families through climate-smart farming, strengthening food and income security while protecting the environment. Thanks to your support, we have expanded our operations beyond Kigoma to Katavi, Tabora, and Rukwa regions, reaching more vulnerable families than ever before.

What we’ve achieved by December 2025 – January 2026

Distributed 400,000 clean cassava cuttings planted across 100 acres,
Harvested 42 tons of fresh cassava,
Supported 69 smallholder farmers with improved maize seeds (69 acres planted),
Produced and applied 294 tons of bio-organic fertilizer,
Harvested over 3 tons of palm oil,
Planted 53,000 indigenous trees,
Drilled 6 water wells serving over 6,000 pupils,
Surveyed 9 sites for future water and food crop projects,
Expanded staff from 11 to 22 professionals.

Impact

150% increase in food crop yields
60% improvement in household income security
70% reduction in walking time to water

VOICES FROM THE COMMUNITY

“We had land but never used it effectively. Through Mboni ya Vijana’s clean cassava seeds, our school can now feed students and reduce absenteeism. We are committed to sustaining this project for years to come.”

Innocent

Teacher, Imalaupina Primary School, Katavi

“I never imagined farming would change my life. I now expect to harvest over 10 tons of maize and beans and earn more than 10 million TZS—far beyond formal employment. My future is secure.”

Anatoria

Youth Farmer

Thank you /Asante

Your donations through GlobalGiving are building a food-secure, resilient, and prosperous rural Tanzania. We deeply appreciate your continued trust and partnership.

With sincere gratitude,

Benedicto Hosea
Founder & Executive Director
Mboni ya Vijana