Listen to VillagersCTI is often approached by individuals or organizations that have identified critical food or water challenges and are looking for practical tools that can help. When presented with these challenges, we never assume we know all the answers. Rather, we start by talking to the farmers, many of whom are women, so they have the opportunity to share their concerns and we can gain a better understanding of their needs and culture.
Our design team is comprised of both staff and volunteer engineers and researchers. They design new solutions or modify existing technologies until they meet the criteria set by farmers during interviews and surveys. We continue to engage small farmers—women in particular—during the entire development process. Prototypes are field tested by farmers and our team makes design improvements based upon on their feedback. Involving poor communities in their own solutions helps us ensure that our technologies are desired, affordable, and culturally respectful.
When we introduce our technologies to a community, in addition to partnering with villagers, we often engage collaborating organizations that have good relationships with locals and can supplement our work. We provide the tools and training and we partner with nonprofits, community organizations, and individuals that can help provide business skills training or other needed support.
By empowering poor villages with appropriate tools, training and support, we help communities sustainably increase their food production and their incomes—transforming farmers into entrepreneurs.
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