COP27 may have ended, but now the real work begins, writes Tiwonge Ng’ona Kampondeni in her final post from the UN climate summit. For nearly three decades, countries like Malawi, which contribute least to climate change yet are worst hit by its impact, have been calling for “loss and damage” … Read More
Read MoreCOP27 and the great fertiliser dilemma
Tiwonge Ng’ona Kampondeni, reports from COP27 on an issue affecting farmers globally One of the biggest concerns facing farmers in Malawi and around the world remains the rising cost of fertilisers worldwide. Chemical fertilisers have been heavily used for decades worldwide to increase crop production and improve soil, but in … Read More
Read MoreFood Waste is Causing up to 10% of Greenhouse Gases
Food waste contributes up to 10% of harmful greenhouse gases, COP summit is told.
Read MoreClimate change, gender inequity and Malawi: Pushing for progress at COP27
Despite being one of the world’s lowest carbon emitting countries, Malawi ranks fifth in a list of nations worst affected by climate change.
Read MoreMeet Tiwonge, our Malawian reporter on the ground at COP27
Meet Tiwonge, our Malawian reporter on the ground at COP27 in Egypt – she has been reporting on the climate crisis for over 15 years.
Read MoreHow women’s business centres are transforming lives in Bangladesh
The Women’s Business Centre has emerged as a model for organising enterprising rural women into cooperative business structures.
Read MoreRosevita’s Story
Rosevita joined our Irish Aid-funded dairy project in Kenya and has reaped the benefits – increasing her milk production significantly.
Read MoreJanet’s Story
Janet was forced to flee her home in the Congo as a small child due to tribal conflict. After years of living a nomadic existence she arrived at a UN refugee camp in Zambia and joined our farmer graduation project.
Read MoreBeatrice’s Story
Beatrice used to work as a hired hand on other people’s farms but is now an entrepreneur in her own right.
Read MoreSemida’s Story
Semida improved her crop yields and has become food secure through skills gained from her local Farmer Field School.
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