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Salamatu’s Story
For years, Salamatu Alhassan, a mother of six in Lambo, Mion District, lived on the edge of survival. In her community, women didn’t own land. At best, they borrowed it from men who are willing to spare a piece.
“I used to beg for just a small patch to farm,” she remembers. “Some seasons, I harvested nothing making life much less enjoyable for me and my family.”
Then came a turning point when AMAATI arrived in her village with their Fonio program. Salamatu received access to fallow land, training in organic farming, and the support she needed to start afresh.
That first harvest changed everything. She made enough to feed her children and supported the family.
Three years on, Salamatu is no longer just a farmer, she is a leader. She heads a women’s farming group, earning a steady income and inspiring others to dream bigger.
Her smile tells the story best. “Fonio gave me back my dignity,” she says, her voice steady with pride. “It made me believe I could still build something with my own hands.”