Photo: Benito Quembo (Young Africa) and Peter Tantius (horizont3000)
Strengthening project development, promoting sustainable agriculture with adapted methods, training in seed production and seed bank management, advising and assisting in the elaboration of new project ideas, surveying and analysing word chains.
Directly involved are 45 people (23 female and 22 male), indirectly involved 1.000 people (700 female and 300 male).
Peter Tantius studied tropical agriculture, crop production, education, and marketing. He has 15 years of professional experience in Spain (marketing) and 10 years in Africa.
The advisory assignment focuses on strengthening agricultural techniques and value chains in Chimoio, Mozambique. Conducted in cooperation with Kubatsirana, the assignment promotes sustainable agriculture, seed production, and seed bank management while supporting project development and fundraising efforts. The initiative directly involves 45 individuals (23 female, 22 male) and indirectly benefits approximately 1,000 people (700 female, 300 male).The advisor enhances agricultural training by providing knowledge on organic coffee cultivation, agroforestry, and beekeeping. A key focus is on improving project implementation, conducting value chain analyses, and supporting knowledge management within the organization. The assignment facilitates engagement with existing and potential donors, strengthening Kubatsirana’s financial sustainability.Regular activities include advising technical staff on sustainable agricultural production, conducting field visits, and supporting management in establishing international partnerships. Additionally, the advisor participates in activities organized by Horizont3000 and other project partners to enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing.Through these efforts, the assignment contributes to strengthening local agricultural practices, improving market access, and ensuring long-term food security for smallholder farmers in the region.##DACPurposeCode## 31120Agricultural development##sdgtargets## 2.3;2.4;8.3;12.3
Kubatsirana is an ecumenical Christian organisation founded in 1995 to fight HIV. The association works with churches and community groups. Its projects cover health, agriculture, food security, economic empowerment of rural women, basic and specialised vocational training, social protection and natural disasters.
