The need for action…
The East Region in Cameroon has incredible cultural, ecological, and geogrpahic diversity. However, the primary economy is centered around logging, mining, and resource extraction. Most of the local subsistence farmers grow cocoa, tobacco, manioc, plantain, and coffee. Despite the large sums of aid money being spent every year to help local residents, the economic disparities persist and residents have seen very little of this extracted wealth.
Powerful Action for the Development of the Kadey (PADK) is a non-profit organization located in the Kadey department, in the East region of Cameroon. We are focused on regenerative farming, permaculture, economic development, and finding sustainable solutions to our biggest problems.
Our Mission
To work with the local residents, and more broadly, the farmers of Cameroon to foster a holistic agricultural approach. We provide training, research facilities, and experimental fields to promote regenerative agriculture techniques, adapt them to the local context, and serve as a model of integrated farming.
Our Vision
We are optimistic of a future where agriculture and sustainability can coexist by promoting influential community leaders, fostering inclusive dialogue, and amplifying the voices of agricultural experts and leaders throughout Cameroon. We host students from a broad range of institutions, all over Cameroon, in order to stimulate the exchange of knowledge, curiosity, and innovation.
Tropical Agriculture Research and Training Station (TARTS)
The backbone of PADK is the Tropical Agriculture Research and Training Station (TARTS). TARTS is the primary site where we conduct our field trials and lab research.
Our facilities & resources include:
Fileds
Laboratory
Academic Center
Numerous Test Plots; 1 ha. each of Cocoa & Coffee; Pasture Improvement Plots; Vanilla Production Facilities;
Lab Grade Microscopy; Media Lab & Culture; Well stocked chemical inventory
Growing Technical Library;Office & Conference Space; Dormitories & Ammenities
