{"id":67828,"date":"2024-11-19T13:31:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T13:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/liberia\/all-news\/panta-pride-concludes-successful-thanksgiving-program-in-bong"},"modified":"2024-11-19T13:31:00","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T13:31:00","slug":"panta-pride-concludes-successful-thanksgiving-program-in-bong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/liberia\/all-news\/panta-pride-concludes-successful-thanksgiving-program-in-bong","title":{"rendered":"Panta Pride Concludes Successful Thanksgiving Program in Bong"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>Panta Pride, a leading development group in Bong County\u2019s District #Four, over the weekend held a successful daylong agricultural thanksgiving event in Zota and Panta Districts.<\/p>\n

The vibrant gathering brought together key figures, including Liberia’s Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Alexander Nuetah; Foundation for Women (FFW) Founder and Executive Director, Deborah Lindholm; Collective Impact United CEO, Don Turner; Bong County Superintendent Loleyah Hawa Norris; local officials from the Republic of Guinea; as well as chiefs, elders, and everyday citizens of the district.<\/p>\n

Panta Pride, known for its diverse development initiatives, is currently working on large-scale agricultural projects across Bong County. These include cultivating vast acres of land with rice, kidney beans, and diabetic-friendly rice, as well as rehabilitating essential farm-to-market roads throughout Panta, Zota, Menquelleh, and other areas in the county.<\/p>\n

At the opening of the agriculture tour and unveiling program in Shankpallai and Garmue towns, Panta Pride\u2019s Executive Director, Mr. Quanuquanei Alfred Karmue explained that the ongoing agricultural activities in the district are part of a \u201ccollective impact\u201d model, involving a partnership between foundations and corporations.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve created a platform that attracts international partners to a region many would overlook,\u201d Karmue said. \u201cOur aim is to commercialize farming, starting at the micro-level but with a vision to scale globally. While we may not be there yet, we\u2019re already producing something meaningful that can eventually find its way to markets beyond our own borders.\u201d<\/p>\n

Karmue also highlighted that the project, in collaboration with Collective Impact United, Foundation for Women, and other global partners, begins with communities coming together to tackle the hard work of farming.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re introducing mechanisms that incorporate mechanised farming and precision agriculture,\u201d he explained. \u201cFor example, once a farm is set up on a micro-level, we can apply modern techniques to manage larger areas, such as a 24-acre plot within a 500-acre farm.\u201d<\/p>\n

One of the most transformative elements of this project is its focus on empowering women.<\/p>\n

Karmue stressed that the agricultural technicians at Panta Pride are using innovative farming practices, such as soil testing and strategic planting, to optimize the land. \u201cWe\u2019ve created a model where women can take ownership of the process,\u201d he said. \u201cInstead of relying on manual labor, they now have access to machinery that handles planting, harvesting, and processing. This enables women to focus on nurturing crops and increasing their productivity. Over time, many of these women will be earning significant income, almost at the level of crypto currency in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

He further added that the women involved in the program not only play an essential role in the agricultural process, but also share in the profits when the produce is sold. \u201cThis initiative is about addressing economic challenges and creating a lasting social impact in these communities,\u201d Karmue noted.<\/p>\n

Foundation for Women\u2019s Deborah Lindholm also expressed her excitement about the program\u2019s progress. \u201cI can\u2019t thank you enough for your dedication,\u201d Lindholm said. \u201cWhat is especially important to me is that we are perfecting this model, allowing women to lead the way with the support of technology, science, and community. The eight women who are managing these three acre plots are nurturing the land like they would their own families. It’s inspiring to see how far we\u2019ve come.\u201d<\/p>\n

Don Turner, CEO of Collective Impact United, shared his experience from over 25 years of working in development partnerships. He intoned the importance of collective efforts in agricultural projects like this one.<\/p>\n

“What really captivates our investors from around the world is the human spirit and the social impact we’re having right now,” Turner explained. \u201cThis isn\u2019t a five-year project; it\u2019s happening today, here in this community. We transformed what was once a tropical rain forest into productive farmland. The process wasn\u2019t just about clearing the land, it was about using sustainable methods to improve the soil, adding value to what was once considered a disadvantage.\u201d<\/p>\n

Turner also praised the role women play in making this project successful. \u201cNone of this would be possible without the women on the ground, and none of it would be possible without our partners,” he said. \u201cWhile I may document and share the story from the U.S., the real work is being done right here by the incredible women and community members who are making this a reality.\u201d<\/p>\n

Minister Dr. Alexander Nuetah<\/p>\n

Dr. Alexander Nuetah, Liberia’s Minister of Agriculture, commended Panta Pride and its partners for their work in advancing agriculture in the County.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is an important contribution to our government\u2019s agriculture agenda,\u201d Nuetah said. \u201cWe fully support Panta Pride\u2019s initiatives and, in the coming year, we look forward to partnering with them on land development and lowland farming projects.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nuetah maintained that the government is committed to supporting the efforts of Panta Pride, especially in empowering women and boosting local productivity adding that President Boakai and the Ministry of Agriculture will work alongside Panta Pride to ensure the success and sustainability of this major project.<\/p>\n

The event concluded with an optimistic outlook for the future of agriculture across District number four, as Panta Pride, its partners, and the local community continue to collaborate to create lasting change in Bong County and Liberia respectively.<\/p>\n

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