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.
Read MoreWorld Bee Day 2023: Bee Engaged in pollinator-friendly agriculture
World Bee Day takes place annually on May 20th. It aims to promote the vital roles bees play as one of the main pollinators of our crops, ensuring food production and biodiversity is maintained.
Read MoreEarth Day 2023: Invest in Our Planet
Earth Day takes place on April 22nd with the theme: ‘Invest in Our Planet’ -encouraging everyone to take action to protect our planet.
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