Kota Ganate
The Kota Ganate Agriculture Project exists to create an in-country source of revenue for the Onesimus Children Development Association, strengthen the surrounding communities and their families through Christ-centered ministry, and heal and preserve the endangered yet rich land of Southern Ethiopia, making Kota Ganate and Onesimus a model of sustainability for all of Ethiopia.
A Little History
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God opened a door in a poor, farming community in the highlands of southern Ethiopia in 2010 when the local government granted Onesimus the use of 10 hectares (about 25 acres) of land. By investing in this community we will be able to improve poor farmers’ ability to financially support their families and at the same time provide a sustainable funding source for Onesimus.
Kota Ganate has developed as a working farm, implementing proven sustainable farming practices to increase the productivity of the land. Through demonstration, training, and technical assistance KG has and will transfer these practices to the farmers in the area. The farmers will then be able to increase the productivity and profitability of their land without having to assume the risks involved with developing new techniques.
Why Kota Ganate?
If The Forsaken Children truly believes in lasting hope for Ethiopia, it is up to us to help and encourage our partners to develop into strategic and long-lasting projects. While certain interventions may be more sustainable than others, none are truly sustainable without a sustainable source of income. By using the income of Kota Ganate to maintain the work of Onesimus we will ensure the long-term success of the project, which directly impacts the lives of the children it cares for.
