One of the important projects carried out by PDF within the
framework of Hayah Karima initiative is agricultural intervention.
Six villages located in Aswan Governorate were positively impacted by the paramount intervention:
El-Hekma, El-Manar, El-Karama, El-Amal, Dar El-Salam and Toshka.
More than 90% of these villages’ income is based on agriculture.
In order to increase the agricultural production of these villages and by that increase its farmers’ income,
PDF partnered with HYTECH Egypt, SEKEM and HELIOPOLIS University – key players in the agriculture business in Egypt, to provide yellow corn planting, Medicinal and Aromatic plants.
The partners provided high quality seeds for a total of 267 acres disseminated to 95 farmers.
Total No. of Cultivated Acres
Because of the training and Seeds Donations provided by PDF partners the average yield per acre rose significantly as well as the
quality of the yield.
This increase in production and quality led to a highly recognizable increase of farmers average net profit.
It is clear how PDF efforts to enhance economic development for 95 families
in these six villages and to improve the social standards of its residents are paying off.
Yellow Corn Yield
Outlooks
Before Seed Donation & Training
After Seed Donation & Training
Average profit margin per acre
140%
300%
Average Profit for Farmers
5,570
20,370 EGP
Average Yield per Acre
1.5 Ton
3.5 Ton
Aromatic Plants Yield
Outlooks
Before Seed Donation & Training
After Seed Donation & Training
Average profit margin per acre
60%
140%
Average Profit for Farmers
10,000
23,000 - 25,000 EGP
Average Yield per Acre
Basil: 500KG, Anise: 200KG, Black Seeds: 220KG, Fennel: 250KG, Mint: 1000KG and Hibiscus: 220KG
Total No. of Trained Farmers Who received Seeds Donation
Aiming to ensure healthy lives and promoting the wellbeing of under served Egyptians PDF has organized two free medical convoys to the remote areas in Wadi El Nokra, in cooperation with Tahyia Masr and Aswan university hospital.
The convoys included more than ten distinct medical specializations.
The convoys were able to carry out medical examination for around 1,650 patients, performing about 115 eye surgeries at Aswan military Hospital, as well as providing 464 patient with free medical eye glasses. In addition, the convoy provided free medicine to all patients in collaboration with Pharco pharmaceuticals and Pharma mix companies .
Egypt Vision 2030 is built on several pillars one of which is enhancing the quality of technical
education and training as well as bridging the gap between labor market needs and technical students and graduates.
This is exactly where PDF swings into action.
PDF strongly believes in the importance of vocational training to Egypt vision 2030 and its sustainable development strategy; hence it has provided vocational training within the framework of Hayah Karima.
Since more than 90% of targeted villages residents depend on agricultural production PDF has committed to introducing the villagers to other skills such as solar energy training, ready made garments and sewing in order to help them improve their social and economic standard.
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