Borno State
Lake Chad Livelihoods
FAO
Lake Chad shrank 90% in sixty years. Fishing was banned for security. Borno's fisherfolk lost their trade and their identity. FAO's aquaculture initiative gave it back: catfish in fiberglass tanks, vegetable gardens from wastewater. A woman who once fished the lake now teaches the economics of aquaculture — breaking the cycle of dependence, one harvest at a time.
Impact Metrics
Target Households
Youth Trained
Fish Production
Sustainable Development Goals
No Poverty
Zero Hunger
Gender Equality
Life Below Water
About This Project
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Endorsed and monitored by national or international government agencies.
Standard: UNDP/FAO + EU Trust Fund
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Funding Route: Partnership Agreement
This project operates through a formalized partnership with government or multilateral organisations, ensuring sustainable impact.
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