Burundi
Sand Origin
Bujumbura beach
Random Sand Fact
Witness the traditional method of drying Ndagala fish in sand, a practice passed down through generations in Burundi. Or more likely, don’t.
The Ndagala is a staple goods in Burundi. Drying fish in sand was the way until a small project introduced simple raised racks above the sand with tremendous results.
The method revolutionized fish drying, reducing the process from three days to just eight hours. It cuts fish waste by half and improves the quality and shelf-life of the fish.
Word of the benefits spread fast. In just a few years, the number of racks exploded. Fish drying in sand is a rare practice nowadays.
A small-scale project with large-scale benefits!
