
This bridge built through a Food for Work project allows farmers to reach their fields, previously unaccessible during the rainy season. WFP/Wilfrid Kumakinga
A Bridge Built With WFP Food Enables Farmers To Reach Fields In Chad
The roads in the Sahel region of Chad often become impassable during the rainy season, cutting off farmers from their fields during the planting season. Working with a local NGO, WFP supported a food-for-work project to construct a bridge, overcoming logistical challenges due to flooding.
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