HIV Shamba Maisha Intervention

We are testing an agriculture and finance intervention to improve the health and well-being of families living within communities affected by HIV in Western Kenya

Component 1

MoneyMakerMax’ treadle pump, a low-cost irrigation water pump, which enable farmers to irrigate their crops year-round, avoiding dependence on seasonal rainfall thus capitalizing on high crop prices in the marketplace.

Component 2

Training on sustainable farming practices and financial management delivered to groups of participants in 8 didactic and practical demonstration sessions.

 

Component 3 

Loan program (worth $175 USD) to purchase the irrigation pump, seeds, fertilizers, and other farming implements.

Participant standing with irrigation pump and hose on street
Study staff standing with participants in field
Man in green field touching plants