Mr. John Kimwathi is Elated with the Progress of the SARD Institute Preferring Skills Over Handouts

By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA

As the second-year students of Sustainable Agriculture for Rural Development (SARD) Institute continue with their attachment at Riiemze, Mr. John Kamwathi the Principal of SARD Institute is elated with the progress the institute is making after receiving students for their fourth intake describing “Agriculture as their wisest pursuit that will contribute to real wealth, good morals and happiness at the end”.

He added that they managed to get mostly ladies stressing that it has a significant positive impact on society.

“We also managed to have the fourth intake as earlier on informed and now they’re doing well. We managed to get mostly ladies which it’s a positive impact on our society”, he continued, “This is because when you empower a woman you empower the whole community”.

Mr. John acknowledged the presence of their program manager Mr. Brother Kyalo who has been guiding the students on different “organic farming technology”.

Focusing on organic farming and urban setup technologies is particularly relevant in today’s context where sustainable and environmentally friendly practices are essential. By incorporating these methods, one is not only ensuring food security but also promoting eco-conscious agricultural practices, which is crucial for the well-being of the planet.

The principal further said, “We are determined to do our best as far as the training is concerned and having the hope of change in agricultural activities in Western Equatoria. As an institute, we are in full support of our Lord bishop who lets everyone do and practice agriculture as the only way we can be self-sustainable”.

He encouraged all the interested persons to join SARD Institute and to remember that handouts are seasonal and skills and knowledge will lead to food security.

 “Handouts are just seasonal but skills and knowledge to our youth and women will lead to food security. We continue to encourage more interested persons to join our institute”.