Gum Arabic is one of those wonder ingredients with a host of different uses.
Collected by ‘tapping’ holes into the trunk of acacia trees that grow wild on Africa’s plains, the harvested gum is a food additive and stabiliser that’s used in sweets, confectionary and soft drinks, and it’s a component that is also used in printing, paint, glue and cosmetics.
In Kenya, access to land, water, seed and fertiliser are just some of the obstacles faced by farmers in their efforts to grow food. A recently concluded year-long pilot project in Isiolo County introduced 80 farmers to an innovative farm science that is supporting them to grow vegetables commercially for … Read More
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More than 47,000 Ethiopian farming families took out insurance to protect them from potential crop failure caused by climate change. The insurance cover paid out a total of 35 million Ethiopian Birr (approx. €250k) in compensation to farmers affected by drought and other adverse weather events, data from the project … Read More
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Almost 200,000 small-scale farmers are generating vital household income, thanks to a Kenyan agri-business investment support project run by Self Help Africa. Country Director Peter Okoth said this month that the AgriFI Challenge Fund had reached 192,000 farmers in six years. In total, 30 Kenyan producers, processors and service businesses … Read More
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Four young African women entrepreneurs and campaigners shared their inspiring stories of innovation and activism, as Self Help Africa hosted its fifth annual webinar to mark International Women’s Day, this week. This year’s United Nations International Women’s Day Theme is: For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment. Around 200 … Read More
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As we enter a new year, it’s fair to say we’re entering a period of uncertainty around the world. However, there appears to be one constant: hundreds of millions hungry in a world of plenty.
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The ‘’Building Landscape for Resilient Livelihoods” project funded by Irish Aid works to transform sustainable natural resource management.
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Double your donation to Self Help Africa in December with The Big Give Christmas Challenge.
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Marketing executive Mike Last completed a marathon 1,550 mile cycle – from Land’s End to John O’Groats and from Malin to Mizen Head in Ireland for Self Help Africa.
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The ‘’Building Landscape for Resilient Livelihoods” project funded by Irish Aid works to transform sustainable natural resource management.
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