“There’s water!” Assia suddenly shouted, as water sprang from a pipe linked to a separate well. It was there that Bilal started to learn about agroecological farming techniques and organic seeds. ‘Food sovereignty and self-sufficiency’Despite the drought, Bilal and Assia are determined to stay and make a difference. His goal is to spread his organic seeds among other local farmers, so that they can also start cultivating resilient heirloom fruits and vegetables—and reproduce the seeds themselves. Heirloom organic seeds are especially important in times of drought, as their rich genetic build makes them more resistant to extreme conditions and pests.