Women in Baringo are on the frontline of climate change. They’re the subject of a BBC Radio 4 Appeal broadcasting on Sunday, 30th January.
Read MoreInternational Day of Education: Changing Course, Transforming Education.
Education is a human right, it has the power to transform lives. Jan 24th is International Day of Education – theme: “Changing Course, Transforming Education.”
Read MoreCombatting Gender Violence for Border Traders in Burundi
A new initiative seeks to create safer conditions for women traders along Burundi’s borders.
Read MoreBringing Water and Inspiration to Malawi’s Women
A new United Purpose and Self Help Africa project will bring clean water to communities in rural Malawi by drilling wells.
Read MoreJoyce and Consolata – Stories From The Field
Despite the many challenges created by Covid-19, Self Help Africa’s work with women like Consolata and Joyce remains steadfast – and with our support they have continued to produce and earn as family providers.
Read MoreInternational Women’s Day 2021
International Women’s Day will be celebrated on March 8th with this year’s theme being ‘Women in Leadership: Achieving an equal future in a Covid-19 world.’
Read MoreProjects supported 275,000 families
Self Help Africa’s annual report showed that the organisation reached 2.5 million people and worked directly with 275,000 households, in 2019.
Read MoreA journey to self-reliance for Lilian
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.
Read MoreThey’re Family, and Friends!
Veronica Brown describes her teenage daughter Lynda as ‘my best friend’. It’s a sentiment that Lynda shares.
Read MoreBiking Out of Poverty
A womens group in southern Malawi has invested in bikes to help them to trade.
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