AquaRAF

Namibia

The goal of the AquaRAF project is to achieve food independence in rural Namibia by educating people on constructing sustainable aquaponics structures made from mostly local materials. This project empowers communities by providing nutritious food sources and potential income through surplus produce sales.

Project Stage

Proof of Concept

Implementation time

1 - 6 months

Last update: October 05, 2023

Overview Contributors

Challenge

Addressing food insecurity and malnutrition in rural Namibia through sustainable farming solutions. Aquaponics can provide a reliable source of nutrition with minimal resource input.

Description

The project teaches local communities to build and maintain aquaponics systems that combine fish farming and plant cultivation, using Moringa as a potent nutritional supplement and BSF larvae as an alternative to fish meal. This system requires less water, energy, and no fossil fuels compared to traditional farming methods.

SDGs

Outcomes

Empowered communities with sustainable farming techniques, increased food security, provided additional income through surplus produce sales, promoted gender equality in agricultural practices, improved nutrition through Moringa supplementation.