The Power of a Groundnut: Planting Prosperity in Foindu Village, Northern Sierra Leone.
Sometimes we are faced with the question- What can a single groundnut do?
ISL Women’s Agribusiness Collectives, Groundnuts in her hands, power in her purpose.
ISL Women, Groundnuts in her hands, power in her purpose.
In Foindu Village,, it’s more than food—it’s a foundation for change. Through our Seeds of Life program, women and youth in this rural community are turning groundnut farming into a tool for survival, income, and empowerment.
On May 19th, 2025, Impact Sierra Leone's Agribusiness Women Collective planted 216 cups of groundnuts. Once seen as a simple crop, the groundnut now represents more than just food—it symbolizes knowledge passed down through generations, hands working together in unity, and futures being built one harvest at a time
Tiny groundnuts, mighty change — led by Impact Sierra Leone Women Agribusiness Collective, Foindu Village, Northern, Sierra Leone.
Packed with protein, grown with purpose.
Here’s why groundnuts matter:
1. They’re rich in protein and healthy fats, essential for energy, growth, and brain development (FAO, Harvard School of Public Health)
2. They improve household nutrition, especially in areas vulnerable to food insecurity
3. They enrich the soil by fixing nitrogen, naturally supporting sustainable farming
4. They generate income when sold at local markets—helping women pay school fees, save, and reinvest in their families
5. Even the by products—like shells—can be reused for fuel or compost, making the groundnut not only a source of nourishment but also a key to sustainable living.
We don’t just teach sustainable farming techniques, proper seed storage, and smart planting practices that boost yield — we also cultivate confidence. We empower women to see themselves as contributors, leaders, and changemakers within their families and communities.
We don’t just teach sustainable farming techniques, proper seed storage, and smart planting practices that boost yield — we also cultivate confidence. We empower women to see themselves as contributors, leaders, and changemakers within their families and communities.
Packed with protein, grown with purpose.
For many, this is their first step toward independence.
Selling a bag of groundnuts might mean food on the table today—and a better opportunity tomorrow.
The beauty of this impact?
It starts small—like a seed.
We’re not just cultivating crops.
We’re cultivating hope, resilience, and opportunity.
You don’t have to hold a hoe to help a harvest.
You can volunteer, donate, or simply share this story.
Because when we all plant seeds of change, we all reap a better tomorrow.