May 2026: Meeting for training the 6 people who will help us with the “Socio-Economic Survey” of Bonde, meeting with the military police of Bonde and the residents of Bonde, meeting with the residents of Sango village, putting a fence around the greenhouse and peoples garden’s

Setting up a “Socio-Economic Survey” in Bonde

To improve our knowledge of the residents of Bonde, their living conditions, school attendance, income, land size useful for agriculture, … we started a research project.
Six experienced interviewers with college degrees interviewed 707 residents using a questionnaire, as well as several existing groups. The study could later serve as a tool for measuring the impact of our approach.

Training of the six interviewers
A full day training, including role play

A meeting with the military police and residents of Bonde, and a meeting about the greenhouse with the people of Sango Village

Involving the local community and the government in our initiatives is of great importance.

The military police noted the complaints of the residents
There were about 200 residents. Many speak out about their complaints.
Many people were interested in our plans for the greenhouse and rainwater catcher in their village

Building a fence around the greenhouse and the people’s gardens

A sturdy fence was needed not only to keep out unwanted visitors, but especially to keep out unwanted green-eating pests. Chickens and nocturnal wildlife are thus kept out.

Position the fence posts so they are all at the same height
Children come to help unload sand and gravel to make concrete for securing the posts.  
The intermediate posts are placed a short distance apart 
Gradually, the greenhouse and community gardens are completely surrounded