Participant Introduction-Fallah (Liberia)

“The relationship established between me and the people I work with within an organization or community is the key to institutional growth and must be held in high esteem.”

William Fallah Farmah is an Agricultural Technician from northern Liberia. Fallah values his time and his colleagues, and is passionate about learning. His local leaders value servant leadership, as they empower service and inspiration, Fallah’s examples of good leadership. At PMU-Liberia, Fallah works to improve the living conditions of the farmers through practical training courses. He has mobilized a farmers’ group to help work on these conditions.

His local community consists mainly of farmers who lack stable incomes, so they are unable to miss even a day of work. His people struggle with land tenure issues, and with effective time management. However, they are hardworking and passionate about their livelihoods, working to protect their fertile land and stable, healthy sources of water. While many are Christian, traditional religions also remain and these people work together.

While studying at ARI, William wants to learn about effective composting techniques, how to formulate proper animal feed, raising poultry for income generation, and milk and egg production. When he returns home, Fallah wants to transfer his knowledge acquired in ARI to the Farmers. In addition, he hopes to expand PMU-Liberia’s network of training courses to reach new villages and regions.

Sending Body:

Pentecostal Mission Unlimited (PMU-Liberia) is a National faith-based NGO founded in 2001. Their mission is to deliver health, education, agriculture, and advocacy among the people in rural Liberia to empower them and enable their sustainable development projects. They primarily work in Lofa county but extend some of their programs into nearby rural Montserrado. When William comes back he will be the Agriculture Department Team Leader, where he will train other people to become trainers.

Men's Dormitory & Guest House

Participants and volunteers live in separate dormitories for men and women. The dormitory includes shared lounges, kitchens, showers, and laundry facilities. Wi-Fi is not available.

Poultry House

The poultry facilities include free-range chicken coops and a brooding house. More than 400 chickens are raised, producing over 80,000 eggs and approximately one ton of chicken meat each year.

Pig Pen

Participants learn a variety of pig farming techniques through hands-on practice. Both deep-litter and concrete-floor systems are used, and manure is recycled into biogas and fertilizer.

Goat House

Goat milk (over 200 liters annually) and meat are used for food, while manure is used as fertilizer. During the day, the goats roam freely in the pasture.

Forest

The forests surrounding the campus are managed through selective thinning for firewood and charcoal production. Leaves and other organic materials are collected for use in agriculture.

Fields

On 2.5 hectares of farmland, approximately 100 varieties of vegetables and crops are grown without chemical fertilizers or pesticides. The entire community helps manage the fields as part of its commitment to learning and self-sufficiency.

Rice Paddies

Rice is cultivated in paddies both on and off campus. Various organic rice-growing methods are studied and practiced, including weed control and fertilization using ducks.

Workshop

The workshop is a space for repair and recycling activities. It contains machinery, welding equipment, woodworking tools, and a variety of materials.

Feed Mixing Room

Livestock feed is produced here using both manual and mechanical methods. Continuous efforts are made to improve feed quality and sustainability.

Administration Building

The first floor houses the reception area and administrative offices, while the second floor contains staff offices and the Director’s office. The Farm Shop (Agricultural Training Room) is located adjacent to the building.

ARI Shop

The shop offers ARI-grown produce, processed foods, books, and handicrafts from the home countries of ARI graduates.

Farm Shop (Agricultural Training Room)

The facility serves as the hub of agricultural activities at ARI. It includes classrooms, storage for tools and farming materials, and facilities for drying and storing crops.

Oikos Chapel

Originally a 100-year-old traditional farmhouse, the chapel has been renovated into a place of worship. Daily morning gatherings are held here, along with meditation, dialogue sessions, gospel choir practice, and other community activities. Oikos is a Greek word meaning “home.”

Manna House (Food Processing Room)

This facility is used for producing and storing processed foods such as cookies and jam. The ground floor also contains a poultry processing facility.

Fish Ponds

Fish are raised for both food and agricultural purposes.

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