News that a ‘supersized’ El Niño could become one of the strongest in more than 70 years, and last until at least February 2027, is raising fears for rural farming communities across Africa. Self Help Africa is working with smallholder families to ensure they are better prepared to deal with … Read More
Read MoreTransforming communities through collective savings
In Nigeria’s Kano State, a transformative economic movement is being driven entirely by women. The Nasara Gidan Gayawa village savings and loan association (VSLA) is a powerful reminder of how community-led financial structures can support grassroots business growth and financial independence. What began as an unfamiliar concept has rapidly evolved … Read More
Read MoreThe solar drying hub in Nigeria unlocking farmers’ potential
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 MoreReviving Livestock Care in Napak, Uganda
A Self Help Africa programme has revitalised livestock care in Napak, Uganda – training new Community Animal Health Workers.
Read MoreE-Voucher System Boosts Food Security for Refugee Farmers in Uganda
A new E-vouchers system is making a significant impact on self-reliance and food security for refugee farmers in Uganda’s Adjumani district.
Read MoreDemonstration farm shows farmers in The Gambia a climate-smart future
A Self Help Africa ‘demonstration farm’ is helping the next generation of farmers in The Gambia successfully grow more organic fruit and vegetables to eat and sell.
Read MoreEthiopian Farmers Turn to Old Answers to New Challenges
An ancient crop is providing answers to a newer problem confronting small-scale farmers in hot, dry regions of Ethiopia.
Read MoreHow improving access to information helped these Gambian women transform their lives
The saying ‘knowledge is power’ may be a cliché but when it comes to supporting rural women in The Gambia, it’s never been more accurate. In Africa, 80 per cent of agricultural production comes from smallholder farmers, who are mostly rural women, yet they are often unable to meet their … Read More
Read MoreSupporting Nomadic Families Cope with Climate
A new four year development project in Kenya’s Baringo region will support pastoralist communities to cope with and adapt their farming systems to cope with climate change.
Read MoreWorld Food Day 2020: Grow, Nourish, Sustain, Together.
World Food Day 2020 will be celebrated on Friday, 16 October, with the theme Grow, Nourish, Sustain, Together – thanking farmers and food system workers.
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