Village Bakery “A Hand Up NOT a Hand Out”

Did you know that over the last decade, more bread has been consumed in Africa than rice, maize or yams ? Bread is one of the most popular food staples in Africa because of its convenience and ready to eat nature. It is more affordable than rice maize and yams, and is often an instant meal that requires no preparation, makes a great snack and one of the most popular breakfast items. It also is a rich source of carbohydrates, proteins and vitamins B and E.

We will build a bakery to empower the villagers to make and sell their own bread so that the people of Amaokpara Amiri will be able to sustain and support themselves.