After the widows finish weeding their gardens, they will apply the top dressing. This is the final stage of the process. All that remains before the harvest is the wait.

The rainy season began well, but there hasn’t been rain for over two weeks. The crops are showing first signs of drying. As each rainless day passes, the prayers of these women increase. Their lives literally depend on the success of their crops.

We will continue to bring you updates as the maize grows and is harvested around November.