In Nigeria’s Kano State, a transformative economic movement is being driven entirely by women. The Nasara Gidan Gayawa village savings and loan association (VSLA) is a powerful reminder of how community-led financial structures can support grassroots business growth and financial independence. What began as an unfamiliar concept has rapidly evolved … Read More
Read MoreWeather Information is Critical for Farmers Facing Changing Climate
The delivery of timely weather information combined with practical farming advice has become an increasingly important service provided by Self Help Africa, as the organisation helps households make better-informed decisions about when to plant, irrigate, fertilise and harvest their crop
Read MoreNatural Farming the Key to African Food Production
The war on Iran has brought into sharp focus once more the arguments for a more affordable and sustainable approach to farming in Africa that’s based on agroecological approaches to food production.
Read MoreSelf Help Africa’s Leading Role in Ethiopian Soil Research Conference
Practical methods of enhancing soil fertility on small-farms in Ethiopia was the focus of an annual research conference that brought together more than 200 academics, government agencies, development organisations and research institutions, in the country.
Read MoreFarming Communities Plant 2.5 Million Trees
Farmer-led environment and land rehabilitation activities in east and southern Africa led to almost 2.5 million trees and seedlings being planted, and tens of thousands of hectares of degraded farmland restored, in work that Self Help Africa supported in four countries in east and southern Africa, last year.
Read MoreThe solar drying hub in Nigeria unlocking farmers’ potential
A new solar drying hub in Nigeria is set to transform the lives of farmers and young agripreneurs in the country’s Kano State. The north-west Nigerian State is one of the country’s major agricultural strongholds, with an estimated 2.4 million farming households producing crops including grains to tomatoes, peppers and … Read More
Read MoreReviving Livestock Care in Napak, Uganda
A Self Help Africa programme has revitalised livestock care in Napak, Uganda – training new Community Animal Health Workers.
Read MoreE-Voucher System Boosts Food Security for Refugee Farmers in Uganda
A new E-vouchers system is making a significant impact on self-reliance and food security for refugee farmers in Uganda’s Adjumani district.
Read MoreSelf Help Africa: Working For a World Where Refugees Are Welcomed
World Refugee Day raises awareness of the rights of refugees and highlights the plight of those fleeing conflict or persecution. This year’s theme is ‘For a world where refugees are welcomed’.
Read MoreTom Brown: Supporting Women, Children and Rural Communities in Nigeria
Tom Brown is a traditional Nigerian food supplement made with a combination of different cereals and locally sourced products. It’s especially beneficial for infants, young children and breastfeeding women to prevent malnutrition.
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