Support for female oyster fishermen in Kartong
Greater safety and prospects in oyster fishing
Location:
Kartong, Gambia
Project partner:
Ziethen Parish
Field of work:
Education & sustainable infrastructure
Oyster fishing is a key source of income for many women in Kartong and the basis for their families’ livelihoods.
The work is often carried out under difficult conditions: damaged boats, a lack of infrastructure and unsafe working practices make daily life difficult and pose a risk.
At the same time, the sustainable use of mangrove areas is crucial to protecting natural resources in the long term and securing the community’s livelihoods.
Our objectives
The aim of the project is to improve the working conditions of female oyster fishers in a sustainable manner and to stabilise their economic situation in the long term.
The focus is particularly on the following aspects:
- safe and stable working conditions
- strengthening economic independence
- sustainable use of natural resources
- long-term safeguarding of livelihoods
Our support
VoltaViewAfrica supports the oyster fisherwomen through concrete measures that have a direct impact on their daily lives.
A key component is the repair and improvement of the boats, which significantly increases safety and work efficiency.
In addition, local structures are strengthened and sustainable working practices promoted to create long-term prospects for the women.
The aim is to develop stable framework conditions that enable the safe and sustainable pursuit of this activity.
Acknowledgements
Special thanks go to the parish of Ziethen, whose commitment and donations have made this project possible.
