Africa’s land borders can be busy, chaotic and, for the many thousands of women who operate as small-scale cross-border traders, dangerous. In East Africa, Self Help Africa’s social enterprise subsidiary Partner Africa has been working with 2,000 of these operators, providing women along four of Burundi’s borders with the skills … Read More
Read MoreResponding to the hunger crisis in Zambia
The unseasonal drought in Zambia has plunged the country into crisis. Maize production has declined dramatically, leaving tens of thousands of families hungry, forced to ration their households to just a single meal a day. Self Help Africa are currently working in some areas that have been severely affected by … Read More
Read MoreUganda’s Home of Honey Buzzing With Potential
A region of Uganda once known for violence and conflict is today being reshaped as the country’s ‘home of honey,’ and Self Help Africa is playing an important part. A newly-launched project is set to build on Karamoja’s buzzing potential, to create employment and income opportunities for more than 2,000 … Read More
Read MoreCommunity Saves Together
For 25-year-old Flavia, onions are a business. The mother of three earns a living selling the vegetables that she grows in a small plot at her home inthe far north west of Uganda. Flavia Dritchelo is a member of a horticultural group being supported and trained by Self Help Africa … Read More
Read More‘BETTER’ school for Merinda
Merinda receives farming education through EU funded BETTER project at local ‘field school’ in Malawi
Read MoreShortlisted for innovation award
TruTrade has been nominated for €100,000 prize for their innovative digital platform, which has increased profits for African farmers and transformed trade.
Read MoreArtificial intelligence in African agriculture
Meet Nuru – an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant at the forefront of agricultural technology that’s changing the lives of smallholder farmers in Africa.
Read MoreGolden Bees bright future
Golden Bees honey company is looking forward to growth and expansion, with support from Self Help Africa.
Read MoreFarming brings a brighter future for Francis
After a troubled childhood, young Francis is starting to rebuild his life thanks to support from Self Help Africa
Read MoreWidow rebuilds her life after tragedy
Maimuna from Teso, Uganda, is no stranger to tragedy. She lost her home and her farm to Joseph Kony’s rebels. With Self Help Africa’s help, she is rebuilding her life.
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