Wear a Smile with … Given Simatipa

Given Simatipa is 44 years old and grows CmiA cotton since 2000. Together with his family, he lives on his farm in southern Zambia. Given‘s four daughters and two sons are between 3 and 20 years old - five of them still go to school. Given‘s primary source of income is cotton. “The income I get from cotton sales has enabled me to properly roof my house. I can also pay school fees for my five schoolchildren”. Besides cotton, Given also cultivates other crops and keeps and sells livestock. He has participated in the farmer business school initiated by Cotton made in Africa. In these trainings, farmers learn how to treat their farm as a real business venture. “Thanks to the business school trainings, I can now plan my season's cultivation, and also provide enough and nutritious food for the family throughout the year.”