SHA is a core member of The Gorta Group which is composed of a group of innovative organisations driving sustainable economic and social change across Africa. Comprising Self Help Africa, United Purpose, Partner Africa and TruTrade, the Gorta Group combines expertise in market-based solutions to poverty and rural development; climate … Read More
Read MoreQ-1792- Uganda – Consultant for an Inclusive Business Model Analysis
Self Help Africa received Match funding from UKaid to implement a 2-year project Sept 2019 – Oct 2021 focused on Self Help Africa (SHA) is an International Non-Governmental Organization implementing rural development, sustainable food and livelihoods security programmes in nine countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. SHA’s vision is an economically thriving … Read More
Read MoreQ-1758 – Uganda Terminal Evaluation Consultancy
Self Help Africa received Match funding from UKaid to implement a 2-year project Sept 2019 – Oct 2021 focused on “Increasing income and livelihood security for women and youth within the targeted communities.” The project is being implemented through an NGO partner supporting 1,000 smallholder farmers in Atiira and Amaseniko … Read More
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 MoreCelebrating 21 Years of International Youth Day
This year’s theme International Youth Day theme is particularly relevant; “Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health.”
Read MoreGreen Businesses Sprout from Conservation Project
The adverse effects of climate change on Lake Bunyonyi provided the impetus for an innovative conservation project that has created over 500 ‘green enterprises’
Read MoreCONFERENCE: ‘Challenges & Opportunities for Women in Business in Africa’
Marking International Women’s Day with an Online Conference looking at the challenges and opportunities facing women in business in Africa, hosted by Self Help Africa.
Read MoreGrowing Ginger in Uganda
More than 220 women and young people in North-Eastern Uganda are growing ginger as a cash crop to generate an income and support local market demand.
Read MoreTree Planting Reduces Uganda Flood Impacts
Tree planting and other environmental work has spared communities in south-western Uganda from widespread destruction caused by torrential rains that have hit the area.
Read MoreResearch Fellowship on Uganda Agri-Cooperatives
Self Help Africa has joined Teagasc and the National University of Ireland in Galway to support an in-depth academic study into farmers’ cooperative development in Uganda, for the purpose of creating a guide to the successful future operation of such groups.
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