Students from Salesian College, Celbridge, were named winners of the annual ‘Science for Development Award’, organised by Gorta-Self Help Africa, at the recent BT Young Scientists Exhibition.
Read MoreFarm support for HIV group in Kenya
Peter Mugo has received support from Self Help Africa with the establishment of a bountiful backyard garden at his home in Naivasha, Kenya. Peter is amongst more than 3,700 households affected by HIV/AIDS to be supported under the US AID backed programme.
Read MoreCharity’s life transformed
Charity Kamwala’s warm smile speaks volumes about the transformation there has been in her life since she began working with Self Help Africa, two years ago.
Read MoreTom’s on top of the world
An historic global deal on climate change is critical for the countries of sub-Saharan Africa in the months and years to come – and we must all play our part.
Read MoreClimate deal is good news for Africa
An historic global deal on climate change is critical for the countries of sub-Saharan Africa in the months and years to come – and we must all play our part.
Read MoreDiageo’s business boost for Ethiopian farmers
New Diageo deal in Ethiopia will boost the incomes of small-holder farming families.
Read MoreIncomes success in Zambian project
Irish Aid backed project in Northern Zambia is improving the living conditions of local families, a mid-term study has shown.
Read MoreGender violence group launches 16 day exhibition
A new online exhibition has been launched by the Irish Consortium on Gender Based Violence, of which Gorta-Self Help Africa is a member.
Read MoreFood crisis warning in Ethiopia
Warnings of severe food crisis in Ethiopia following failure of seasonal rains. Climate change blamed, but new farming methods are helping communities to adapt.
Read MoreAgeing farm population a challenge in Africa
Africa’s farming population is aging, which is creating a significant obstacle to increasing food production in the region, two farmers association representatives told a World Food Day conference in Dublin.
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