A new solar drying hub in Nigeria is set to transform the lives of farmers and young agripreneurs in the country’s Kano State. The north-west Nigerian State is one of the country’s major agricultural strongholds, with an estimated 2.4 million farming households producing crops including grains to tomatoes, peppers and … Read More
Read MoreProject That Removes Lead Pollution in Zambia Wins Student Science Award.
A project aimed at removing lead pollution from water and soil in Zambia has been named winner of the 2026 Irish Aid / Self Help Africa ‘Science for Development Award’ at the Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition.
Read MoreAward-winning TruTrade
‘TruTrade’ has received the ‘Award For Global Prosperity’ in the Rural Transformation and Zero Hunger category, together with a $100,000 cash prize, an award that celebrates innovation to tackle real-world problems.
Read MoreBlockchain first for Self Help Africa project
Self Help Africa is using blockchain technology to add value and transparency to the coffee value chain in Ethiopia.
Read MoreTruTrade receives innovation award
Self Help Africa’s inventive new farmers trading platform TruTrade has been presented with a prestigious award for innovation.
Read MoreTruTrade boosting incomes for rural African farmers
As a TruTrade agent, Agnes Mutisya links farmers to markets and allows them to get a better price for their produce, increasing incomes and financial security.
Read MoreInnovative data project to support efforts in combating fall armyworm
Use of satellite imagery and mobile technology will support the fight against fall armyworm, the invasive pest destroying crops in sub-Saharan Africa.
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