Earth Day 2024 takes place on 22 April to highlight and promote environmental issues, conservation and the protection of our planet.
Read MoreEthiopian Farmers Turn to Old Solutions for New Problems
An ancient crop is providing answers to a newer problem confronting small-scale farmers in hot, dry regions of Ethiopia.
Teff, the annual cereal grass that has been a part of the staple diet of Ethiopians for millenia, is also providing a route out of poverty for women like 35 year old Tsedu Behutiyo.
Student Science Winners Motivated By TV Images of Global Conflict
Terrible TV images from conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza motivated two Westmeath students to develop a science project that won them a prestigious award at this year’s BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, in Dublin.
Read MorePlant the Planet Games 2023: GAA stars planting trees and leaving a legacy
A group of GAA stars from across Ireland recently travelled to Kenya with Self Help Africa as part of an initiative to plant one million trees and raise awareness of the impact of climate change on some of the world’s most vulnerable communities. The week-long Plant the Planet Games trip … Read More
Read MoreRestoring West Africa’s Disappearing Mangrove Forests
Self Help Africa has planted more than 500 hectares of mangrove forest – the equivalent of 1,260 football pitches – in the past year.
Read MoreWhy Official Development Assistance is More Vital Than Ever
Ireland’s overseas aid programme represents a good investment for our country, and it is more important now than ever.
Read MoreImproving Food Security and Economic Empowerment for Malawi’s Smallholder Farmers
The DIVERSIFY Project provided farmers with orange sweet potato seeds and supported women bakers to expand and develop their baking and business skills.
Read MoreDrought and Soaring Temperatures Add New Urgency to Climate Response
Two newly published international reports have warned of the increasing risk of drought and soaring temperatures in Africa.
Read MoreWorld Environment Day 2023: Beat Plastic Pollution
World Environment Day takes place on June 5th with the aim of providing a platform for unified action to protect and restore our planet.
Read MoreSupporting communities affected by Cyclone Mocha in Bangladesh
Cyclone Mocha is the worst tropical storm to hit the coastlines of Bangladesh in a decade. Self Help Africa has joined international agencies, local disaster management committees and community-based organisations to assist affected communities.
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