Meet Peter*. In the past Peter was known in the community as a thief and there was always hunger in his home. He has a wife and two children however he had separated from his wife for some time.
Earlier this year Peter was given just 6 mugs of maize seeds and within two days he had planted out half and acre of maize. From this half acre he yielded 300kgs of maize which he was able to sell for a good price at local markets. He sold most and used some for food.
This small donation of maize has turned his life around. He is now able to support his family and they now all live happily together. He participates in the community and he is very proud of what he has achieved on his land. Peter continues to grow maize and sells it fresh which brings in the best price. He is now saving to buy livestock to continue his own economic development for the benefit of his whole family. All of this achieved from just 6 cups of corn.