Mozambique: Post Hole Digger & Wheelbarrow for Humanist Garden
Mozambique: Post Hole Digger & Wheelbarrow for Humanist Garden
Post Hole Digger & Wheelbarrow
Group: Mozambique Humanist Community Garden
Members:
Altaf Baba
Alif Eka
Badru Yassine
Amaciao Bilal
Anson Beny
Celio Elsa
Chilton Chrispen
Daan Sofia
Delson Eka
Everly Gift
Ikbaal Idris
Joshua Isabel
New members :
Bongani Coos
Daan Gaunda
Yassin Sharif
Ridwan Mansur
Menino Da llda Alirio
Arlo Tsane
Email: aldertakatu@gmail.com
Phone: +2586054372674
What does humanism mean to your group?
For many of our members, our turning point for disbelieving in our religion of Islam and its God (Allah) and becoming secular and humanist is the emergence of political Islam in Mozambique. This version of Islam is demonic and evil and chaotic. Even Muslims are not safe, in fact. Muslims are the first victim of this brand of Islam. Humanism to us means the employment of critical reasoning, logic and secularism as the light that guides our actions and behaviour towards one another. It encourages us to see all humans as equal regardless of their sexes, race and tribe. It also helps us to dispel our irrational culture that is heavily influenced by religion and this seems sane to do because Religion is the mother of all extremism and believing. Anything without proof is a landslide to stupidity and folly.
Project Description
This project aims to support the Mozambique Humanist Community Garden by providing two essential tools: a post hole digger and one wheelbarrow. These simple yet impactful tools will significantly improve the efficiency, productivity, and sustainability of the garden, which is operated by members of our Humanist community. The post hole digger will be used to install fencing poles, build trellises, and support other structural elements of the garden such as irrigation systems. This will help protect crops from animals and theft, while also allowing the community to practice vertical gardening maximizing limited land space by growing climbing crops like beans and cucumbers. The digger will also save time and reduce the physical strain of manually digging holes, enabling members to focus more energy on planting and maintenance.
The wheelbarrow will be equally transformative. It will allow for the easy transportation of compost, soil, manure, harvested produce, water containers, and other gardening tools. This will especially benefit women and elderly members who currently carry materials by hand, making gardening tasks much less labor-intensive. By improving the flow of materials within the garden, the wheelbarrow will help streamline daily operations and boost overall productivity.
Together, these tools will contribute directly to the economic empowerment of Humanist members. With improved infrastructure and greater efficiency, the garden is expected to produce higher yields, some of which can be sold in local markets to generate income. This income can then be reinvested into the garden or used to support the personal needs of the members. Furthermore, by increasing food production, the community will reduce its dependence on external aid and move closer to self-sufficiency. This project represents a small but strategic investment that aligns with Humanist values of cooperation, reason, and shared progress. By equipping the Mozambique Humanist Community Garden with these tools, we are enabling its members to build a more sustainable, dignified, and prosperous future.
Budget - (the amount you are allowed to request is listed HERE) Please include links to verify the costs that you list.
Wheelbarrow - $11
Total $250
Expected Income from Project, with Timeline
Project will be completed in two weeks and we can readily procure these two tools. For estimated profit, we are projecting a $800 to $1200 in a year.
Benefits to your Community
1 Reduces post-harvest losses by providing safe storage for grains and yams,
2 increasing food availability.
3 Boosts income by allowing farmers to sell produce when prices are higher,
4 rather than immediately after harvest.
5 Improves soil fertility through on-site composting, leading to better crop yields
6 and reduced need for chemical fertilizers.
7 Promotes food security and sustainability by preserving more of the harvest
8 for community use year-round.
9 Strengthens community resilience by supporting local farming, creating
10 shared infrastructure, and building cooperative management skills.