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SCHOOL WITHOUT WALLS
GREEN INNOVATION IN MALAWI
Malawi and Germany 2020
Campaign Documentary I 60 min.
Language Versions: English I Chichewa
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synopsis
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Smallholders are the driving force of the Malawian agriculture. With simple tools, they manage farms of around one hectare. Climate change and declining soil fertility make it increasingly difficult for them to provide enough food for a fast-growing population.
The Malawian government initiated the KULIMA project in cooperation with the EU to improve the situation of these farmers and ensure food security. One of the measures is the establishment of Farmer Field Schools. The film portrays farmers, scientists and extension officers making these schools possible. It shows the concept behind the schools, demonstrates innovative farming practices and invites more farmers to join.​
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distribution
The film is screened to Malawian farmers on roadshows across the country
and will be available on YouTube.
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credits
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A Film by
Johannes Preuss
Assistant Director & Producer, Narrator
Lawrence Mtimaunenenji
Music
Chiara Strickland & Marc Fragstein
Animations and Motion Design
Moril Gnoyke
Supervising Producer GIZ
Zewdy Gebremedhin
Emmanuel Tolani
Production Support GIZ
Rodney Gondowe, Björn Bernhardt
A Production by
Green Innovation Centres for the
Agriculture and Food Sector (GIC), Malawi
by
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale
Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Co-financed by
The European Union (EU)
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The German Federal Ministry for
Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
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