Change happened for Sisay and Kelemua when they joined 6,000 farmers in Wirtu Boset farmers cooperative, and began working with Self Help Africa to make good quality grain seed available to cereal growers across the region.
Read MoreBBC Radio 4 Appeal funds will support more than 300 seed producers
Self Help Africa were the chosen charity for the BBC Radio 4 Appeal which raised thousands for projects in Ethiopia to help smallholder farmers.
Read MoreCooperative gives mother new-found confidence
In Ethiopia, Kokebe Ababa says joining her local savings and credits cooperative boosted her confidence and transformed her life.
Read MoreRadio 4 Appeal: It starts with a seed
Self Help Africa’s Radio 4 Appeal, presented by Sheila Dillon, will be aired on Sunday May 13th.
Read MorePRESTIGIOUS AWARD FROM ETHIOPIA’S PRESIDENT
Self Help Africa has received a prestigious award for good practice from the President of Ethiopia
Read MoreA Big Thank you!
Women in Ethiopia will have access to small loans thanks to more than 80 supporters who raised close to £30k in the Big Give’s Christmas Challenge 2017.
Read MoreSmall loan gives family a new start
With small loans from her local savings and credits cooperative, Aster has created a thriving business and has left her difficult past behind.
Read MoreEthiopia: thousands receive food and seed assistance after crop losses
In drought-stricken Ethiopia, a maize distribution will help farmers bridge the hunger gap until the next harvest season, a few weeks away.
Read MoreLooking after livestock health in rural Ethiopia
Yederawork Defar is an animal health assistant in Ethiopia and her job is to keep farm livestock healthy, productive and free from pests.
Read MoreSmall loan turns young mother into successful businesswoman
A small loan she received six years ago transformed the life of 29-year-old mother of two Bezina Abinet from Ethiopia.
Read More