Self Help Africa is an international NGO dedicated to the vision of an economically thriving and resilient rural Africa. SHA has been operating in Malawi since 1994 and is the lead agency in the BETTER Programme and is implementing it in collaboration with Action Aid, Evangelical Association of Malawi, Plan … Read More
Read MoreFamilies receive emergency help after Cyclone Idai
In the wake of the devastation of Cyclone Idai, Self Help Africa is providing basic food and non food items to families in southern Malawi.
Read MoreA BETTER life for Alice
Since joining a village savings and loans group (VSLA), Alice used a small loan to build a piggery and buy a breeding sow that soon provided her with five piglets that she could fatten and sell.
Read MoreMalawi’s farmers take on Armyworm fight
Farmers like 36-year old Asimenye Mwafongo are on the frontline of Malawi’s fight against one of the biggest threats to food production the country has seen in a generation: Fall Armyworm
Read MoreHelping Communities Cope with Flood Threat
Self Help Africa is providing training in Malawi to support communities to be better prepared for disasters caused by flooding, drought and other weather and environmental events.
Read MoreYoung Mum Changes Future for Her Children
Young Malawian mother changes the future for her children
Read MoreNew farming methods mean success for Queen
In Malawi, new farming methods and livestock rearing have made Queen Musukwa a role model in her village.
Read MoreFall Armyworm Crisis – Response
Gorta-Self Help Africa are helping farmers to cope with the Fall Armyworm crisis.
Read MoreMillions in Malawi to Benefit from New Project
Millions in Malawi to benefit from farmer field schools project
Read MoreChallenges for women in Malawi: A mother/daughter perspective
After receiving training through Self Help Africa’s DISCOVER programme, Tamara increased her crop yields and is now harvesting enough to feed the family for the year.
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