In the heart of Hulla, where smallholder farming is a way of life, Genet is a beacon of determination and hope. As a dedicated member of the local smallholder farmer cooperative, she tends to her two-hectare homestead with care, cultivating bamboo, coffee, and false-banana plant products that she sells at the market.

However, Genet's journey has not been without challenges. The absence of protective barriers leaves her crops vulnerable to animal damage, adding complexity to her daily toil. But perhaps the most demanding aspect of her work is the daily 15-kilometer trek to fetch water from the river for household use.

Hope arrived when Genet received seed capital support from African Bamboo. With this lifeline, she envisions a brighter future. Her plan is clear: to invest in a cart and large water jerrycans. The cart will enable her to transport more produce to the market, increasing her earnings. Simultaneously, it will reduce her daily water collection trips to just twice a week, giving her more time to establish and maintain protective fencing around her crops.

Genet's journey is a testament to resilience and resourcefulness. With the support of African Bamboo, she's not only enhancing her farming operations but also improving her quality of life. As she looks forward to a future with reduced hardships and increased income, Genet is poised to make a lasting impact in Hulla Atote and inspire others on their own journeys to empowerment.