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Reviving Livestock Care in Napak, Uganda

Self Help Africa26th August 2024Agriculture & Nutrition, News, Uganda

A group of Community Animal Health Workers stand around a calf to be vaccinated

A Self Help Africa programme has revitalised livestock care in Napak, Uganda – training new Community Animal Health Workers.

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E-Voucher System Boosts Food Security for Refugee Farmers in Uganda

Self Help Africa15th August 2024Agriculture & Nutrition, News, Uganda

Picture of members of a VSLA meeting in Adjumani district

A new E-vouchers system is making a significant impact on self-reliance and food security for refugee farmers in Uganda’s Adjumani district.

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Self Help Africa: Working For A World Where Refugees Are Welcomed

Self Help Africa19th June 2024Agriculture & Nutrition, News, Uganda

Farmers exhibiting their produce at a refugee settlement

World Refugee Day raises awareness of the rights of refugees and highlights the plight of those fleeing conflict or persecution. This year’s theme is ‘For a world where refugees are welcomed’.  

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Tom Brown: Supporting Women, Children and Rural Communities in Nigeria

Self Help Africa7th June 2024Agriculture & Nutrition, News, Nigeria, West Africa

Nigerian women holding a plate of Tom Brown

Tom Brown is a traditional Nigerian food supplement made with a combination of different cereals and locally sourced products. It’s especially beneficial for infants, young children and breastfeeding women to prevent malnutrition.

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El Niño Weather Patterns Causing Severe Food Insecurity in Malawi

Self Help Africa4th June 2024Agriculture & Nutrition, Climate Change, Malawi, News

Picture of woman with her maize harvest

Dry weather caused by the 2024 El Niño have meant that 4.4 million people faced crisis levels of food insecurity from June 2023 – March 2024.

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Ethiopian Farmers Turn to Old Answers to New Challenges

Self Help Africa30th January 2024Agriculture & Nutrition, Ethiopia, News

An ancient crop is providing answers to a newer problem confronting small-scale farmers in hot, dry regions of Ethiopia.

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Bank supports over 70,000 (mainly) women members in Malawi

Self Help Africa21st August 2023Agriculture & Nutrition, featured, Malawi, Microfinance, News

CUMO Microfinance bank provided loans and other services to over 72,000 rural poor householders in Malawi, last year.

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Wetland Conservation Reaps Farming Dividends

Self Help Africa21st August 2023Agriculture & Nutrition, News, Zambia

Conservation agriculture project in a sensitive wetlands area of Zambia is benefitting thousands of farming households… and the ecology of the area.

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World Food Day 2023: Water is Life, water is food. Leave no one behind.

Self Help Africa21st July 2023Agriculture & Nutrition, News, Wash

World Food Day 2023 takes place on October 16th under the theme: ‘Water is life, water is food. Leave no one behind.’ Water is absolutely essential to life on earth, including the production of our food.

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Aspiring to a Better Life – Manesi’s Story

Self Help Africa18th July 2023Agriculture & Nutrition, Malawi, News

The clue is in the name… our ASPIRE (Achieving Sustainable Poverty Reduction through Increased Inclusive Resilience and Empowerment) project has enabled hundreds of women in Malawi to make their small business aspirations come true.

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