Sub-Saharan Africa is braced for months of “mind-blowing” weather extremes, with scientists and specialists warning of an imminent El Niño that could be the most destructive ever seen. With the Pacific Ocean currently heating to highest ever temperatures, countries in the tropics – including Ethiopia, Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique and Burkina … 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 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 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 MoreA journey to self-reliance for Lilian
Lilian joined the Tutulane farmer field school in Malawi, where she learned about new farming technologies.
Read MoreResponding to East Africa’s Locust Invasion
Self Help Africa is involved in a three-way response to the locust crisis in East Africa, together with UN and government agencies
Read MoreYour Support, Doubled – A Give2Grow Thank You From Teso
Support families like Angella’s to rebuild their lives in Teso, Uganda. Donate to our Give2Grow campaign between 15th February and 15th May 2019 and your donation will be matched by the UK Government.
Read MoreFamilies receive emergency help after Cyclone Idai
In the wake of the devastation of Cyclone Idai, Self Help Africa is providing basic food and non food items to families in southern Malawi.
Read MoreNorah’s hope for the future
Support families like Angella’s to rebuild their lives in Teso, Uganda. Donate to our Give2Grow campaign between 15th February and 15th May 2019 and your donation will be matched by the UK Government.
Read MoreAngella’s Story
Support families like Angella’s to rebuild their lives in Teso, Uganda. Donate to our Give2Grow campaign between 15th February and 15th May 2019 and your donation will be matched by the UK Government.
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