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Empowering Communities Through Sustainable Development Projects

To ensure the success and sustainability of community level projects, GDfH carries out a thorough pre-assessment of the area and its communities. This process seeks to uncover the real needs, ambitions, and structural barriers people face. A multidisciplinary team evaluates the findings alongside expert input from practitioners in the field. This collaborative approach ensures design of development projects that are thoughtfully adapted to each community’s context and built on principles of sustainability and substantial impact.

We ensure ongoing advisory and operational support — delivered by our team or qualified partners — to monitor project implementation, assess progress and effectively manage operations.To ensure full transparency and accountability, we provide donors with regular project progress reports, facilitate direct communication with beneficiaries, and deliver a comprehensive final project report. In addition, donors receive a donation receipt for tax purposes.To ensure full transparency and accountability, we provide donors with regular project progress reports, facilitate direct communication with beneficiaries, and deliver a comprehensive final project report. In addition, donors receive a donation receipt for tax purposes.

Stärkung von Gemeinschaften durch nachhaltige Entwicklungsprojekte

Um den Erfolg und die Nachhaltigkeit von Projekten auf Gemeinschaftsebene sicherzustellen, führt GDfH eine gründliche Voranalyse des Gebiets und seiner Gemeinschaften durch. Dieser Prozess zielt darauf ab, die tatsächlichen Bedürfnisse, Ambitionen und strukturellen Hindernisse der Menschen aufzudecken. Ein multidisziplinäres Team bewertet die Ergebnisse zusammen mit Sachverständigen aus der Praxis. Dieser kooperative Ansatz gewährleistet die Konzeption von Entwicklungsprojekten, die sorgfältig an den Kontext jeder Gemeinschaft angepasst sind und auf den Grundsätzen der Nachhaltigkeit und substanzieller Wirkung beruhen.

Um vollständige Transparenz und Rechenschaftspflicht zu gewährleisten, erhalten unsere Spender regelmäßige Projektfortschrittsberichte, wir ermöglichen ihnen den direkten Austausch mit Begünstigten und stellen einen umfassenden Abschlussbericht zur Verfügung. Zusätzlich erhalten sie eine Spendenquittung für steuerliche Zwecke.

Community Photo
Location:
Kowai Town, Kpaai District, Liberia
Number of Beneficiaries 100 farming households
Current average monthly income ($) 53
Project induced expected income (+$) 53
System Capacity 4 system units (for 8 hectares of farmland)
Agricultural Impact 16 tons of crop output 35% water savings

Solar Sprinkler Irrigation Project

The purpose of the project is to install 4 solar-powered sprinkler irrigation systems, covering 8 hectares of farmland. The systems will enable year-round farming, reduce water wastage, strengthen climate resilience, and enhance food security. The project is projected to boost farmers’ income by around 100%

Investment Needed: $24,340 (for 8 hectares)
Your Benefits as Donor:
Donation receipt for Tax Purposes
Updates About Project Phases
Direct Communication With Beneficiaries
Detailed Project Reports
Funding Progress
0%
Community Photo
Location:
Kowai Town, Kpaai District, Liberia
Number of Beneficiaries Up to 150 households
Current average monthly income ($) 53
Project induced expected income (+$) $10 (if firewood & time are monetized)
Fuel-Cost Savings (per household) Reduction of firewood (worth $10/month/family)
Environmental Impact 315 ton CO₂ saving/year; 630 tons firewood saving/yr
Health Impact 80–90% reduction to smoke exposure

Renewable Cooking Systems Project

The project introduces Improved Eco-Cook Stoves for households and small agro-enterprises, reducing firewood use, lowering CO₂ emissions, and improving indoor air quality. It also save time previously spent on collecting wood. While firewood is freely gathered, the project delivers important health and efficiency benefits, significantly improving overall household well-being.

Investment Needed: 39,000
Your Benefits as Donor:
Donation receipt for Tax Purposes
Updates About Project Phases
Direct Communication With Beneficiaries
Detailed Project Reports
Funding Progress
0%
Community Photo
Location:
Kowai Town, Kpaai District, Liberia
Number of Beneficiaries 100 farming households
Current average monthly income ($) 53
Project induced expected income (+$) 18
System Capacity 10 hectares of farmland
Agricultural Impact 90 tons of crops/yr, 40–60% water savings

Drip Irrigation System Project

The project will install a solar-powered drip irrigation system to ensure a reliable, year-round water supply for 10 hectares of farmland. It will enhance water-use efficiency, boost crop yields, enable multiple cropping cycles, and promote climate-resilient farming. Overall, the project will increase household incomes by around 35%.

Investment Needed: $31,000 (river source option) $38,500 (borehole option)
Your Benefits as Donor:
Donation receipt for Tax Purposes
Updates About Project Phases
Direct Communication With Beneficiaries
Detailed Project Reports
Funding Progress
0%
Community Photo
Location:
Sawula, Pujehun District, Sierra Leone
Number of Beneficiaries 100 farming households
Current average monthly income ($) 25
Project induced expected income (+$) 15
System Capacity 2 hectares
Agricultural Impact 20–22 tons of vegetables/yr, 40–50% higher water efficiency

Solar Sprinkler Irrigation Project

The project will establish a 2-hectare solar-powered sprinkler irrigation system managed by two farmer groups. This system will enable year-round vegetable production, strengthen climate resilience, and improve food security through higher yields, reduced losses, and expanded dry-season farming. The project is expected to increase farmer incomes by around 60%.

Investment Needed: $11,010 (per 2-hectare system)
Your Benefits as Donor:
Donation receipt for Tax Purposes
Updates About Project Phases
Direct Communication With Beneficiaries
Detailed Project Reports
Funding Progress
0%
Community Photo
Location:
Sawula, Pujehun District, Sierra Leone
Number of Beneficiaries 100 smallholder households
Current average monthly income ($) 25
Project induced expected income (+$) 10
Production Capacity 250,000–280,000 eggs/yr, 3,000 chicks/yr
Production Impact Egg and meat production, Improved household nutrition

Community Poultry Farm Project

The project will establish a modern poultry unit with capacity expanding to 4,000 birds, supported by hatchery and brooder systems, incubators, feed storage, and biosecurity measures. It will boost local egg and meat production, improve household nutrition, and strengthen market access. The project is expected to increase beneficiaries’ incomes by around 40%.

Investment Needed: 51,503
Your Benefits as Donor:
Donation receipt for Tax Purposes
Updates About Project Phases
Direct Communication With Beneficiaries
Detailed Project Report
Funding Progress
0%
Community Photo
Location:
Sawula, Pujehun District, Sierra Leone
Number of Beneficiaries 100 households
Current average monthly income ($) 25
Project induced expected income (+$) $2
Fuel-Cost Savings (per household) $13 per household/month
Environmental Impact 500 tons of CO₂ saving/yr, 1,030 tons of firewood saved/yr
Health Impact 90% reduction in smoke exposure

Renewable Cooking Systems Project

The project will introduce electric solar cookers, replacing traditional firewood cooking,reduce deforestation, eliminate indoor smoke, and free up the time spent collecting wood. Although firewood is freely collected, the system still delivers important indirect benefits through better health, higher efficiency, and improved household well-being.

Investment Needed: 60,000
Your Benefits as Donor:
Donation receipt for Tax Purposes
Updates About Project Phases
Direct Communication With Beneficiaries
Detailed Project Report
Funding Progress
0%
Community Photo
Location:
Pujehun Town, Sierra Leone
Number of Beneficiaries Over 100 smallholder farmers
Current average monthly income ($) 25
Project induced expected income (+$) 6
Facility Capacity 772 m³ capacity 200 tons storage
Economic Impact 30% lower post-harvest losses, 25% higher farm-gate prices

Community Warehouse Project

The project will construct a warehouse in Pujehun Town to safely store agricultural products. It will serve as a central hub for post-harvest management, storage, and distribution, supporting farmers, traders, and processors. By improving storage conditions and market timing, the project is expected to increase farmer incomes by around 25%.

Investment Needed: 53,468
Your Benefits as Donor:
Donation receipt for Tax Purposes
Updates About Project Phases
Direct Communication With Beneficiaries
Detailed Project Report
Funding Progress
0%
Community Photo
Location:
Pujehun Town, Sierra Leone
Number of Beneficiaries Over 150 households
Current average monthly income ($) 25
Project induced expected income (+$) 9
Equipment Capacity Tractor – 250 ha/yr, Truck – 600 tons/yr
Economic Impact 20–30% reduction in post-harvest losses

Agricultural Logistics Support Project

The project will support farmers by providing a tractor, a combine harvester, and a transport truck to improve mechanized farming and produce transport. It will reduce post-harvest losses, cut transport costs, and improve access to markets and processing centers. The project is expected to boost farmers’ incomes by about 35%.

Investment Needed: 69,507
Your Benefits as Donor:
Donation receipt for Tax Purposes
Updates About Project Phases
Direct Communication With Beneficiaries
Detailed Project Report
Funding Progress
0%
Community Photo
Location:
Sawula, Pujehun District, Sierra Leone
Number of Beneficiaries 100 households
Current average monthly income ($) 25
Project induced expected income (+$) 13
System Capacity 80.6 kWh/day
Environmental Impact 50 tons of CO₂ saving/yr

Solar Mini-Grid Project

The purpose of the project is to install a community solar mini-grid, to provide clean, affordable, and reliable electricity households and two community facilities. The project will reduce dependence on kerosene and diesel, lower energy costs, and stimulate livelihoods. The project is expected to generate household savings equivalent to about 52% of current income.

Investment Needed: 67,066
Your Benefits as Donor:
Donation receipt for Tax Purposes
Updates About Project Phases
Direct Communication With Beneficiaries
Detailed Project Report
Funding Progress
0%
Community Photo
Location:
Pujehun Town, Sierra Leone
Number of Beneficiaries Over 100 households
Current average monthly income ($) 25
Project induced expected income (+$) 18
Facility Capacity 257 m³ capacity, 160 tons storage

Input Distribution and Advisory Center (IDAC)

The purpose of the project is to establish an IDAC, to provide smallholder households with timely and affordable access to quality seeds, fertilizers, agrochemicals, and tools. The IDAC will strengthen rural resilience by improving input access, productivity, and food security. The project aims to increase the income of beneficiaries by 70%.

Investment Needed: 67,540
Your Benefits as Donor:
Donation receipt for Tax Purposes
Updates About Project Phases
Direct Communication With Beneficiaries
Detailed Project Report
Funding Progress
0%
Community Photo
Location:
Kowai Town, Kpaai District, Liberia
Number of Beneficiaries 100 households
Current average monthly income ($) 53
Project induced expected income (+$) 23
Production Capacity 250,000 eggs/yr, 2,500 birds/yr
Production Impact Egg and meat production, Improved household nutrition

Community Poultry Farm Project

The purpose of the project is to establish a modern poultry facility equipped to house 2,500 layer and broiler birds, along with integrated hatchery and brooder units. It will increase local egg and meat production, improve household nutrition. The project is expected to increase beneficiaries’ income by approximately 43%.

Investment Needed: 60,137
Your Benefits as Donor:
Donation receipt for Tax Purposes
Updates About Project Phases
Direct Communication With Beneficiaries
Detailed Project Report
Funding Progress
0%
Community Photo
Location:
Palala City, Kpaai District, Liberia
Number of Beneficiaries Over 100 smallholder farmers
Current average monthly income ($) 53
Project induced expected income (+$) 18
Facility Capacity 650 m³ capacity, 300 tons storage
Economic Impact 30% loss reduction, 10–20% farm-gate price increase

Community Warehouse Project

This project is constructing a semi-modern warehouse where farmers can safely store their crops. With better storage, stable prices, and stronger cooperatives, farmers will be able to sell their produce at the right time and earn more. Farmers’ monthly incomes are expected to rise by around 35%.

Investment Needed: 57,017
Your Benefits as Donor:
Donation receipt for Tax Purposes
Updates About Project Phases
Direct Communication With Beneficiaries
Detailed Project Report
Funding Progress
0%
Community Photo
Location:
Palala City, Kpaai District, Liberia
Number of Beneficiaries 100–150 farming households
Current average monthly income ($) 53
Project induced expected income (+$) 13
Equipment Capacity Tractor (100 ha/yr), Truck (1,000–2,000 tons/yr)
Economic Impact 20–30% reduction in post-harvest losses

Agricultural Logistics Support Project

This project provides a new 8-ton truck and a tractor to improve transportation and mechanized farming. It will help reduce post-harvest losses, lower transport costs, and improve access to markets and processing centers. Overall, the project is expected to boost farmers’ incomes by about 25%.

Investment Needed: 64,900
Your Benefits as Donor:
Donation receipt for Tax Purposes
Updates About Project Phases
Direct Communication With Beneficiaries
Detailed Project Report
Funding Progress
0%
Community Photo
Location:
Kowai Town, Kpaai District, Liberia
Number of Beneficiaries 150 households
Current average monthly income ($) 53
Project induced expected income (+$) 13
System Capacity 83.3 kWh/day
Environmental Impact 25–30 tons of CO₂ saving/yr

Solar Mini-Grid Project

The purpose of the project is to provide reliable and affordable clean energy to 150 households and 5 community facilities. It will reduce energy poverty, replace kerosene and diesel, support income-generating activities, and improve education and healthcare services.The project aims to achieve up to 25% savings in beneficiaries’ income.

Investment Needed: 105,678
Your Benefits as Donor:
Donation receipt for Tax Purposes
Updates About Project Phases
Direct Communication With Beneficiaries
Detailed Project Report
Funding Progress
0%
Community Photo
Location:
Palala City, Kpaai District, Liberia
Number of Beneficiaries Over 100 households
Current average monthly income ($) 53
Project induced expected income (+$) 32
Storage Capacity 110 m³
Facility Capacity 180 m³ capacity, 113 tons storage

Input Distribution and Advisory Center (IDAC)

The purpose of the project is to provide high-quality farming inputs such as fertilizers, pesticides, seeds, farming tools, and qualified advisory services to local farmers. The project aims to increase the income of beneficiaries by 60%.

Investment Needed: 98,679
Your Benefits as Donor:
Donation receipt for Tax Purposes
Updates About Project Phases
Direct Communication With Beneficiaries
Detailed Project Report
Funding Progress
0%
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Location:
Pujehun Town, Sierra Leone
Number of Beneficiaries 100 farming households
Current average monthly income ($) 25
Project induced expected income (+$) 14
Facility Capacity 252 m² area 1240 tons/yr
Processing Capacity per Year 1,240 tons of crops/yr
Environmental Impact 9.0 tons of CO₂ saving/yr
Economic Impact Value addition and market access

Agro-Processing & Packaging Center (APPC)

The project will establish a solar-powered Agro-Processing & Packaging Center (APPC) to reduce post-harvest losses, add value, and expand market access for farmers. it will help farmers sell higher-value products and strengthen local agribusiness. The project will increase farmers’ incomes by about 55%.

Investment Needed: 327,064
Your Benefits as Donor:
Donation receipt for Tax Purposes
Updates About Project Phases
Direct Communication With Beneficiaries
Detailed Project Reports
Funding Progress
0%
Community Photo
Location:
Palala City, Kpaai District, Liberia
Number of Beneficiaries 100 farming households
Current average monthly income ($) 53
Project induced expected income (+$) 21
Facility Capacity 168 m² area 1000 tons/yr
Processing Capacity per Year 500–600 tons of crops/yr
Economic Impact Value addition and market access

Agro-Processing Center (APC)

The purpose of the project is to establish an agro-processing center, to process cassava, rice, palm oil, pepper, and tomatoes into higher-value products. The APC will reduce post-harvest losses, add value to crops, and enhanced market access and cooperative management. This project is projected to boost beneficiary income by 40%.

Investment Needed: 306,317
Your Benefits as Donor:
Donation receipt for Tax Purposes
Updates About Project Phases
Direct Communication With Beneficiaries
Detailed Project Reports
Funding Progress
0%