SAA News

Appointment of Mr. Shuichi Suzuki as President of SAA
The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Shuichi Suzuki a...Read more

Growing Resilience: SAA Distributes 200,000 Cashew Seedlings in Karamoja, Uganda
Karamoja, a region historically challenged by harsh climatic conditions, is undergoing a remarkable ...Read more

Africa’s Soil Rebirth: SAA Launches Regenerative Agriculture Blueprint in Uganda
On January 10, 2025, Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) unveiled its latest initiative to combat soil...Read more

Op-Ed by Country Director-Uganda, Mr. Robert Anyang, "Harnessing the Kampala Declaration for Africa’s Agricultural Transformation" featured on the media
Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) proudly announces the publication of an Op-ed authored by Mr. Robe...Read more

The Integrated Soybean Value Chain Development Project Launched in Jimma and Bunno-Bedele Zones, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
The Integrated Soybean Value Chain Development Project, funded by AGRA, was officially launched in J...Read more

Improving Pesticide Management and Use in Ethiopia: A Key to Boosting Agricultural Productivity
Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), in collaboration with the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), organize...Read more

SAA Participates in the CAADP Extraordinary Summit in Kampala, Uganda
SAA Participates in the CAADP Summit in Kampala, Uganda, from January 9–11, 2025.

Honoring the Legacy of President Jimmy Carter, Co-Founder of the Sasakawa Africa Association
The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) deeply mourns the passing of President Jimmy Carter, one of it...Read more

SAA Facilitates Discussion on Midcareer Education Opportunities for Extension Professionals in Ethiopia
A Module Review and Validation Workshop, organized by the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), was hel...Read more

SAA participates in Agribusiness Creation Fair 2024 in collaboration with JIRCAS in Tokyo
The Agribusiness Creation Fair hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries was hel...Read more
Voices from the field

Revitalizing Degraded Soils for Sustainable Productivity: The Experience of Taguba Meskel Kebele with Regenerative Agriculture
In Ethiopia, unsustainable farming practices have led to physical, chemical and biological degradati...Read more

Ethiopian Farmers Reduce Yield Losses through Soil and Water Conservation Initiative
Soil erosion remains one of the leading causes of land degradation in Ethiopia, affecting cultivated...Read more

Short Movie: From Boda Boda Rider to Successful Farmer: Kiseka Edward’s Inspiring Journey
Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) has been driving agricultural development in Uganda through commun...Read more

Dr. Stella Kabiri’s Journey: Authoring A Basket of Regenerative Agriculture Technologies for the Improvement of Soil Health in Africa
Dr. Stella Kabiri, the Lead for Regenerative Agriculture at SAA since 2022, shares her inspiring jou...Read more

Improved Teff Technologies Promoted to Farmers by Mekele University Midcareer Students
The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), through its capacity building program, formerly known as SAFE...Read more

SAA Lays Foundation Stone for Irrigation Infrastructure and Hands- Over Site to Contractor
On December 05, 2024, the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Ethiopia Country Director Dr. Fentahun M...Read more

Showcasing Diversified Food Cooking Demonstrations at Kerekicho and Raya Boda Nutrition Model Villages
Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) recently conducted a diversified food cooking demonstrations at Ke...Read more

Improved Agricultural Technologies Showcased at the 4th Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Week 2024
The 4th Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Week 2024 took place from December 6-8 in Addis Ababa, Et...Read more

From Volunteer to Commercial Community-Based Facilitator: How Asaba Micheal is driving agricultural transformation in Kitagwenda District
An old saying goes, give a man a fish, and you've fed him for a day,", "but teach a m...Read more
SAA Publications
E-newsletter
"Walking with the Farmer"
SAA publishes a bimonthly e-newsletter reporting on SAA activities.

SAA history book
"Walking with the Farmer: The journey of the Sasakawa Africa Assoication since 1986"
This book chronicles the history of SAA from its inception to the present.

Annual Report
Annual Report FY2023
Annual Report FY2023 is available here.