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Project Supports 6,500 Women Cashew Growers

Self Help Africa2025Burkina Faso, News, West Africa

New project in will support women to increase production and processing of cashew nuts in Burkina Faso

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Organic soil enhancers drive harvest gains in Burkina Faso

Self Help Africa2025Burkina Faso, News, Uncategorised, West Africa

Spreading charcoal that’s made from crop waste has improved soil quality and increased harvests on a pilot project with farming communities in south western Burkina Faso, a research project has found. The research was conducted as part of SustInAfrica, an innovative EU-funded Horizon2020 project that has brought together universities, farming … Read More

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Households Combatting Climate Extremes

Self Help Africa2020Burkina Faso, Climate Change, Featured, News, West Africa

There has been a four-fold increase in the number of households in Burkina Faso who are coping with the effects of extreme weather conditions.

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Improved seeds help farmer cope with extreme droughts

Self Help Africa2018Burkina Faso, Climate Change, Featured, News, West Africa

In Burkina Faso, François Tarpaga is coping better with the recurring droughts hitting the country thanks to improved seeds and new farming techniques.

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Building resilience in Burkina Faso

Self Help Africa2017Agriculture & Nutrition, Burkina Faso, News, West Africa

A joint programme between Gorta-Self Help Africa and Welthungerhilfe is working to improve food knowledge and address chronic malnutrition in Burkina Faso.

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Self Help Africa Receives ‘Best in Agriculture’ National Award

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2025

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