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 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 MoreFailure Of Seasonal Rains Underlines Vital Importance of Climate Support
As 2025 drew to a close, the failure of the traditional ‘rainy season’ in Kenya, southern Ethiopia and neighbouring countries provided a worrying sign that a new wave of widespread crop failure and food shortage is looming in Africa.
Read MoreCrop Insurance Protects Families from Climate Impact
More than 47,000 Ethiopian farming families took out insurance to protect them from potential crop failure caused by climate change. The insurance cover paid out a total of 35 million Ethiopian Birr (approx. €250k) in compensation to farmers affected by drought and other adverse weather events, data from the project … Read More
Read MoreSelf Help Africa Responding to Ongoing Crises in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region
A deadly combination of conflict, drought and crop failure has plunged millions of people in Ethiopia into crisis.
In the far north, millions have been left needing life-saving assistance since intense conflict resulted in the declaration of a State of Emergency in Amhara Region almost a year ago. In a country where more than four million people have been displaced, over six hundred sixteen thousand (616,000) IDPs are situated in the Amhara region according to the regional Disaster Prevention and Food Security Commission (DPFSC) January 2024.
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.
Responding to the crisis in Ethiopia’s Amhara region
Self Help Africa will play a leading role in a major agricultural conference taking place in Kenya this month to showcase and promote cassava as a food crop in East Africa.
Read MoreHorn of Africa drought and food crisis – a growing catastrophe
Self Help Africa is working with local partners in the Horn of Africa is in the midst of a catastrophic hunger crisis
Read MoreThanks to You We Reached a Magic Million Trees!
Thanks to the support of people across Ireland we reached our target and recently planted the one millionth tree of the past year in Ethiopia.
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