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The Sisters' Farm near Likasi

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The sisters acquired some land from the local chief because of the closure of the copper mine. The mine was the main employer in the town of Likasi where the school for disabled children is located. This meant most parents were no longer able to pay school fees.

To be able to continue their vital work, the sisters started their own farm to feed themselves, and to earn a little cash by selling any surpluses. The schools remained open despite the teachers receiving no pay. Like the sisters, teachers also began growing their own food. Each teacher was given an allotment.

The plough (pulled by oxen) This plough is strong enough to cope with the hard baked earth in this region. It is pulled by an ox	Cleared and ploughed ground On the right is land which has recently been cleared. On the left the earth has been ploughed.	Oxen (for ploughing and meat) The plough is pulled by oxen which have to be specially trained for this exacting work.
Ground prepared for vegetables Once ploughed the ground is prepared for growing a wide variety of vegetables	Vegetables growing nicely This provides food to eat and cash from surplus produce	Pigs are reared as well In addition to the vegetables, livestock is also reared
Goats Goats are useful. They will eat almost anything and provide rich milk.	A working family based at the farm The family of one of the farm workers resident on the sisters' farm.	The sisters and Anne beside a crop of sugar cane Sugar cane crops thrive through the care of the farmers and the climate.
Crops growing nicely There are several ponds around the farm providing water for irrigation and fish for the kitchen.

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St. Benet's School for Peace

The Sisters' Farm near Likasi