So much so that every time Freedom visits the chicken farm she is badgered by neighbouring farmers for a delivery date for the first batch of chicks. First to benefit are the women of the Kipfuma Ishungu Association, which roughly translates as 'To be rich through persistence'. Finally, to demonstrate their commitment, new chicken farmers must build their own chicken run. Despite the fairly tough conditions, people are queuing up to rear the birds that will be marketed under the brand name Sunraised . If all goes well, Sunraised chickens could help end hunger for many farming families.
Freedom also sees other advantages from the solar panels.
Meat, usually a luxury, will be readily available, so nutrition ought to improve. TVs and radios can be powered from the units, which means better contact with the outside world. And there will also be lighting after dark, enabling children to read for longer. The project is set to change rural life in this part of Zimbabwe. Freedom thinks not.