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Refugee mum gets fresh start

Self Help Africa27th February 2019Enterprise Development, News, Zambia

A refugee for half her life, young mum Janet has created a small business in her refugee camp, transforming the life of her children.

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Widow rebuilds her life after tragedy

Self Help Africa26th February 2019Agriculture & Nutrition, News, Uganda

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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Furaha’s journey: from fear to farming

Self Help Africa31st August 2018Agriculture & Nutrition, featured, News, Zambia

Furaha Mwisha saw her parents being murdered when she was just 9 years-old. After 10 years of a nomadic life, she now lives in a refugee camp in Zambia, where’s learning to become a self-sufficient farmer thanks to Self Help Africa

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Featured stories

Failure of Seasonal Rains Underlines Vital Importance of Climate Support

5th January 2026

Doubling Food Production For 180,000 in Zambia

16th December 2025

Project will Support Hundreds of New Green Businesses in Zambia

1st July 2024

Empowering Rural Women Entrepreneurs To Drive Change

21st June 2024

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