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 MoreDoubling Food Production For 180,000 In Zambia
An ambitious new development project supporting 180,000 people to produce enough food and adapt to the effects of changing climate in an environmental ‘hot zone’ in Zambia has been started in the southern African country.
Read MoreDemonstration farm showing farmers in The Gambia a climate-smart future
A Self Help Africa ‘demonstration farm’ is helping the next generation of farmers in The Gambia successfully grow more organic fruit and vegetables to eat and sell. Traditionally, The Gambia has relied heavily on imported fruit and vegetables to stock markets and dinner plates – limiting farmers’ earning potential and … Read More
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.
Read MoreSupporting Nomadic Families Cope with Climate
Self Help Africa is teaming up with five other leading Irish overseas aid charities to support some of the world’s poorest communities to respond to the worsening coronavirus pandemic.
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 MoreOne Million Trees Africa Trip
Join us on our trip to Africa to support ‘One Million Trees’ planting campaign
Read MoreCoping with Ethiopia’s Climate Challenge
15,000 farmers are being supported with a range of climate smart farming methods in Ethiopia’s Southern Nations province.
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