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 MoreRefugee mum gets fresh start
A refugee for half her life, young mum Janet has created a small business in her refugee camp, transforming the life of her children.
Read MoreFuraha’s journey: from fear to farming
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
Read MoreCosta’s long journey to safety and security
The road to safety and security has been long and difficult for 30-year-old Costa Uwimana. Forced to flee her home country of Rwanda to the Democratic Republic of Congo when she was only about eight years old, it was only a few months before Costa had to leave again, this time for Angola.
Read MoreFuture blooming brighter for Loveness
The Deputy Director of Zambia’s Ministry of Agriculture paid tribute to Self Help Africa for leading the way in improving access to quality seed for farmers in the country.
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Rains don’t dampen chieftain’s spirits
In Nsunda, in Northern Zambia, torrential rains threaten harvests year on year. But village chief Showthem sees light for his community.
Read MoreFarming to Feed Her Children
Rosemary Chate learned how to plant new crops and farm more efficiently.
Read MoreZambia director named one of Africa’s most influential women
Zambian director has been named one of Africa’s most influential women
Read MoreFuture shines bright for sunflower producers
Sunflower growers in Eastern Zambia are benefitting from the production of cooking oil from the seed that they produce.
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