As a young boy growing up in Chamwino district, Dodoma, Danford Malaji Chilongani watched his father being a successful farmer. Since then he knew that would be his destiny.

Now a 62 year old farmer, Danford Malaji Chilongani got married in 1981, blessed with 9 children and 7 grandchildren. He can no longer live his dream of becoming a successful farmer like his dad because of the serious land degradation in Dodoma. He heavily depends on farming for a living.

Danford with his family members

Thanks to the Kisiki Hai (FMNR) program, His dream has been made alive again! he has now started applying this reforestation technique to 102 living stumps in his 3 hectare farm.

Our team is keeping a close look on how his degraded farm will develop to a fertile farm, from less yield to more yield, from a sad Danford to a happy Danford; we will keep you updated!