Paul Ogola first came to Uganda from his home in Kenya in 2016 to study permaculture with Sector39 on our first African PDC. By the time we returned in 2017 he had already founded the PermoAfrica centre and had embarked on his career as a trainer and community leader. We have worked as closely as we can since that time and kept track of the amazing progress that has been made at the PermoAfrica training centre.
Paul is unique, a true pioneer and what he has created is a testament to his determination and ambition. His core goal is to eliminate poverty from Homa Bay county, and via his ongoing work he is tackling this lofty goal head on. This post is in anticipation of his first regional aquaponics workshops, drawing in representatives from 100 surrounding villages.
“Imagine having called all the organic permaculture farmers leaders representing 100 village to come learn more about the aquaponic fishpond gardening. Through the permaculture concept we are bringing so many communities together, permaculture will be at the centre of everything!”
Field Day Proposal on Aquaponics – A Sustainable Solution for Food Insecurity Communities
“Yes brother am happy to say that in permaculture principle number three says Obtain a yield and aquaponics is one of the ways, along side our permaculture gardening techniques that we we can implement for obtaining a yield.”
We are strategically focussed on tackling Food insecurity which is a pressing issue faced by many people in our community & nations worldwide due to limited agricultural land, climate change impacts, and geographical constraints.
This one day project field day will aims to address the challenge of food insecurity in our communities through the implementation of aquaponics systems. Aquaponics is a sustainable farming technique that combines aquaculture (fish farming) and hydroponics (soil-less plant cultivation) in a symbiotic environment.
By integrating fish and plant production, aquaponics offers a viable solution to produce fresh food while minimizing resource use and environmental impact. Objectives The main objectives of this project in one day field day training are as follows:
-Put more effort in an Implement aquaponics system in the community organic permaculture training site to provide a sustainable source of fresh produce and fish.
-Improve food security and promote self-sufficiency by establishing local food production systems.
-Raise awareness about aquaponics as a sustainable farming practice and educate local communities about its benefits, aquaponics principles, system management, and maintenance. Provide hands-on training on fish care, plant cultivation, water quality management, and pest control & develop a knowledge-sharing platform
-Enhance the resilience of island nations to climate change by diversifying their food production systems.
Budget
The estimated budget for this project field day is £700 including the costs training programs, and knowledge sharing activities, accommodation, writing materials.
Aquaponics presents an innovative and sustainable solution to address food insecurity in our community through this our community organic permaculture project; by leveraging the benefits of aquaculture and hydroponics, this project aims to empower local communities, enhance food security, and build resilience in the face of climate change.
The successful implementation of aquaponics systems will not only provide a sustainable source of fresh food but also create economic opportunities and promote environmental stewardship within the communities and nations wide. So brother am respectfully welcome you to supporting this project field day because through this , we will collectively work towards a future where the communities thrive with resilient food systems and reduced vulnerability to external disruptions.
As ever we are looking for support from the outside world, if you want to know more about our work, are able to donate or pledge support in any other way please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Thanks, Paul Odiwuor Ogola
Paul has had such a huge impact on his local community since we first met in 2016. Even then he was clearly searching for ideas, strategies and ways forward for his family and community to be far more resilient. Beyond the basic skills of land-based permaculture, Paul is a blacksmith by trade, so he is very practical, but he has also proven himsself as an organiser and strategist, reaching many villages and hard to reach communities with his message and his training of practical permaculture action.
Over the years he has earned tremendous respect for his work and the profile and ambition of the work keeps growing. To see poverty and hunger in his community, when it really should not be there drives Paul forward and to action every day.
Of course he needs help, Paul is constantly looking for funding and ways to extend and maintain his reach, so if you want to find out more, or find ways to support him, why not get directly in touch?
You can reach Paul either through me above or directly to Paul via Facebook.
Really wonderful to see the progress made PermoAfrica
Nice job Paul!