A group of 20 Irish students and teachers met with rural communities in Malawi during a Development Education study trip
Read MoreStories of 2017
This year, you have helped us to support hundreds of thousands of smallholder farming families across sub-Saharan Africa. We look back at the farmers’ stories that marked the year.
Read MoreWhere Nothing Grows
Self Help Africa supports a women’s horticultural group in Burkina Faso’s scorching central plateau.
Read MoreSelf Help Africa: Supporting entrepreneurship and building business in Africa
Self Help Africa are supporting entrepreneurship and building business in Africa.
Read MoreThousands of young Ugandans to become successful entrepreneurs
In rural Uganda, a project by Self Help Africa is supporting 3,000 young people to become successful agri-entrepreneurs.
Read MoreThe route to school is through her fields
With improved seeds, training and hard work on her small farm, Habibou is building a better future for her children.
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 MoreChallenges for women in Malawi: A mother/daughter perspective
After receiving training through Self Help Africa’s DISCOVER programme, Tamara increased her crop yields and is now harvesting enough to feed the family for the year.
Read MoreOvercoming the odds – Nellie’s unshakeable spirit
A special and unshakeable spirit has helped Nellie Mhango overcome immense tragedy and hardship in her life.
Read MoreHarvest Reduces Swine Flu Impact
Ethel Khundi experiences major loss, but her harvest keeps her afloat.
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