- Income Improvement Assistance: SARDEP’s main objective is to help rural populations within the Diocese of Buea improve their income. The department provides support and guidance to rural communities in implementing agro-ecological approaches that contribute to increased income generation.
- Poverty Alleviation and Capacity Building: SARDEP aims to fight against poverty by encouraging self-sufficiency among the rural population through agro-ecological activities. The department provides capacity-building initiatives and training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of rural farmers, enabling them to improve their agricultural practices and ultimately raise their living standards.
- Food Security Enhancement: The department focuses on combating food insecurity among rural families by promoting an integrated production system. SARDEP encourages sustainable agricultural practices that prioritize long-term production methods, taking into consideration social, economic, health, and environmental aspects of agro-pastoral activities. This approach aims to ensure a consistent and reliable food supply for rural communities.
- Farmer Organization Development: SARDEP aims to support the emergence of relevant and competitive farmers’ organizations. The department promotes the signing of contracts between farmers and merchants to facilitate improved selling of agricultural produce and enhance farmers’ access to markets. This initiative helps farmers secure better prices for their products and strengthen their position in the agricultural value chain.