Frequently Asked Questions

The Tumba plantation is about 6 hours from the capital, Luanda. Once you reach Tumba, you have to travel to the field for about 1.5 hours by tractor, then you're there.

A total of up to 15 hectares were planted and harvested. Currently, 6 hectares are planted (as of August 2024).

No! The land rights are secure. We officially own 100 km². This can be expanded to 1000 km².

No. Currently, our expenses far exceed our income. Therefore, we rely on donations. However, our goal is to achieve cost neutrality by 2025.

Our workers are employed on a monthly salary. They earn slightly more than the average monthly wage in Angola and can thus adequately support their families.Wages also vary depending on the level of expertise. An agronomist earns a higher wage than a farm worker.

Up to now, mainly men have worked in the fields. However, women help out whenever larger harvests are expected and receive their wages there. They also sell the produce at the markets. Most women, however, work from home with their children. It is important to us to involve women in this project equally with men. The project's main coordinator is a woman (Helene Vuidi). She advocates an inclusive approach and has a good rapport with the women.