Celebrate World Water Day with Yaji Spice and support sustainable water use for women farmers in West Africa.
- Learn how solar-powered irrigation systems improve farming in water-scarce regions.
- Discover the impact of clean water access on women’s livelihoods and education.
- Help combat water scarcity by choosing sustainably grown spices. Learn how regenerative agriculture restores nature while producing flavorful spices.
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This March 22, join with us at Yaji Spice as we celebrate World Water Day! World Water Day is an UN-organized holiday that celebrates the importance of fresh water. It was founded in 1993 and has been celebrated ever since. This year’s theme is “glacier preservation,” with an emphasis on reducing greenhouse gas emissions to help preserve glaciers.
World Water Day is the perfect day to advocate for sustainable water usage. Water is a vital resource for women farmers as they grow and harvest spices for Yaji Spice.
But water is also scarce in West Africa, with a large percentage of land lost to desertification. According to the Federal Ministry of Environment, “60% of Nigeria’s land comprising 15 out of 36 states is lost to desert encroachment.”
Why Is Water Scarcity a Problem?
Water scarcity is a real and serious problem. According to UNICEF Nigeria, 35% of basic water sources that Nigerians use are contaminated. On average, only 9 liters of water is available to a Nigerian daily. Ghana faces an equally stark future. According to UNICEF Ghana, “76% of households in Ghana are at risk of drinking water contaminated by fecal matter. 93% of households don’t treat their water, with only 4% treating water properly before drinking it.”
How Does Yaji Spice Support Women in Water Scarce Areas?
Yaji Spice supports women in water scarce areas by using solar powered irrigation systems instead of buying gas to power the irrigation equipment. It reduces the cost and also means that they can control how much water they use.
“We’re able to manage the water a lot better,” Anne Toba, owner and founder of Yaji Spice, says.
Yaji Spice supports women farmers in Nigeria and Ghana as they grow spices. The impact is huge. “You know how you start with these people who can barely feed themselves, feed their kids. Three months later, they’re running to give you this huge hug and thank you; their kids are back in school,” Anne says.
The impact on generations of West Africans is huge—in fact, some of the kids have now grown up and graduated from college.
You may be asking—but what can I do? We have a few ideas for you below.
What Can I Do to Help?
By purchasing Yaji Spice spices, you help support women farmers affected by water scarcity. Visit our online spices store for your spice needs, resting easy that you have helped a family in West Africa. Our spices are available for bulk purchase. To advocate for sustainable water usage, you can also use a variety of strategies. You can also learn about water scarcity, share on social media, and create art, give a talk, or organize a community clean-up. Each step we take towards a more sustainable future is a step well-taken.
Please note: While no nuts are added to the Nut-Free Suya Spice Blend, Yaji Spice operates in facilities that may process nuts and therefore cannot guarantee the absence of trace allergens. Yaji Spice bears no responsibility for any allergic reactions or related incidents.
