Self Help Africa has partnered with authorities in Cross River State to launch the state’s first Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Policy, marking a major step forward for public health and sustainable service delivery in Nigeria.
Read MoreHomes, Crops and Livelihoods Lost in Mozambique Flooding Crisis
Severe flooding across southern and central Mozambique has displaced hundreds of thousands of people, submerged farmland, and destroyed vital food crops. As communities face growing risks of disease and hunger, the full scale of the disaster is still unfolding.
Read MoreFailure of Seasonal Rains Underlines Vital Importance of Climate Support
As 2025 drew to a close, the failure of the traditional ‘rainy season’ in Kenya, southern Ethiopia and neighbouring countries provided a worrying sign that a new wave of widespread crop failure and food shortage is looming in Africa.
Read MoreDoubling Food Production For 180,000 in Zambia
An ambitious new development project that is supporting 180,000 people to produce enough food and adapt to the effects of changing climate in an environmental ‘hot zone’ in Zambia has been started in the southern African country.
Read MoreSelf Help Africa Wins ‘Best in Agriculture’ National Award
Self Help Africa has been named the winner of a prestigious prize as the ‘Best in Agriculture’ at the annual international development awards in Kenya. Receiving the award at a ceremony in Nairobi last weekend, Country Director Peter Okoth described the prize as a victory for the small scale farming … Read More
Read MoreStrengthening climate resilience in Baringo county, Kenya
In Baringo County, Kenya, people are facing some of the harshest impacts of climate change, including prolonged droughts, food insecurity and economic vulnerability. At the 2024 New York Change Makers Ball, we raised more than $180,000 to strengthen climate resilience and help thousands of people adapt and thrive. Here’s what … Read More
Read MoreFrom Gala to Growth: See Your Impact in Uganda
When you raised your paddle at the 2022 New York Change Makers Gala, you planted seeds of hope in the hills of Kabale and Rubanda, Uganda. Thanks to your generosity, over $113,000 went directly to Self Help Africa’s GREEN Project—and the impact has been nothing short of transformational. A Project … Read More
Read MoreMeet Our Experts: Mary Sweeney
At Self Help Africa, our influential ‘boots on the ground’ subject matter experts enable us to continue our impactful work, delivering sustainable solutions to improve the lives and living conditions of communities across Africa. In the first of our Meet Our Experts series, we are delighted to introduce you to … Read More
Read MoreMeet Our Experts: Joy Aderele
At Self Help Africa, we are proud to highlight the on-the-ground experts who drive our mission forward, delivering sustainable solutions across Africa. In this edition of our ‘Meet Our Experts’ series, we introduce Joy Aderele, the Country Director for Self Help Africa Nigeria. “Helping people is at the heart of … Read More
Read MoreMeet Our Experts: Kate Hartley Louis
At Self Help Africa, we believe real change happens when development is led from the ground up. In this edition of our Meet Our Experts series, we’re proud to introduce Kate Hartley-Louis, Country Director for Self Help Africa in Malawi, and the dedicated team she leads. After graduating from the … Read More
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