Fish is an essential protein source worldwide, but it can be costly and hard to access, especially in remote areas. Industrial-scale fish farms also pose environmental concerns. In rural Uganda, communities have developed a sustainable alternative: fish ponds.
Families and communities dig ponds, line them with plastic, fill them with rainwater, and stock them with tilapia or catfish fingerlings. Fish are fed sustainable feed and household scraps, and nutrient-rich water from the ponds is used to irrigate nearby vegetable gardens.
This low-cost, sustainable system supports both fish and vegetable production, allowing some families to sell surplus produce in local markets. In just one area of Uganda, fish farmers produced over 500 pounds of catfish last quarter.
World Neighbors, an international development organization, collaborates with local partners to introduce this method in rural communities across Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Haiti, Peru, and beyond. Contact us to learn more about this transformative approach.
