Land as a basic resource for many people

In the South, many farmers have no access to land titles and are under great pressure from the large landowners. Many lose their land because they get into debt to buy medicines or seeds. This results in massive migration from the rural areas, leading to a growth in urban slums. Erosion literally takes farmers' land away from under their feet. Fastenopfer is involved in providing legal training as well as promoting improvements in soil fertility.