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【Farmers' story】Tadelech Adula: A Community Leader Advancing Regenerative Agriculture in Ana Sora or in Guji
In Erba Buliyo Kebele of Ana Sora District, a quiet transformation is unfolding led by a 50-year-old widow, mother, and farmer, Tadelech Adula. Once dependent on a small plot that barely sustained her family, Tadelech is now recognized as a model farmer championing Regenerative Agriculture(RA) and peer learning within her community.
【Farmers’ story】Milling Hope into Prosperity: How Youth in Abim Are Transforming Agriculture Through WFP-SAA Support
In the heart of Adea Parish, Morulem Sub-county, Abim District, a group of young men and women is rewriting their future.
【Farmers' story】From Pandemic Setback to Thriving Agripreneur: Bonny’s Journey of Transformation
At 32 years old, Bonny Kimmula Kagulire, a married father of two and a graduate of Computer Systems and Networks from Buganda Royal Institute, embodies the resilience of Uganda’s emerging rural agripreneurs. Before engaging with SAA interventions, Bonny worked as a teacher at Kasawo College, earning 33 USD (equivalent to UGX 120,000 at the time) a week from four lessons.
【Intern Reflections】It’s About Time: Lessons from My International Conference Internship
This article is written by Mr. K., a university student from Japan who joined the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Headquarters as an intern in 2025. In this piece, he reflects on his motivation, key experiences, and what he learned during his internship.
【Activity】Empowering Farmers with Accessible Machinery
Innovations in purchasing and using agricultural machinery are accelerating mechanization for small-scale farmers.
【Activity】School Meals for a Stronger Community : A Win-Win Partnership Between Local Producers and WFP
Madou Fane, 62, president of the Union of Grain Producers of Guessebougou, the old days were a struggle. The 1760 members of his cooperative, including 570 women, faced constant challenges in selling their harvests.
【Activity】SAA-Mali and JIRCAS Trial Sustainable Soil Solutions in Mali
SAA-Mali, in collaboration with the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS), and with funding from the Nippon Foundation, has launched field trials on maize and pearl millet. Since June 2025, in the regions of Tiola and Dacoumani, they have been testing how enriched compost and calcined rock phosphate can improve soil fertility and boost crop yields.
【Intern Reflections】From African Soil to My Soul: The Courage to Take the First Step
This article is written by Ms. N., a university student from Japan who joined the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Headquarters as an intern in 2025. In this piece, she reflects on her motivation, key experiences, and what she learned during her internship.
【Activity】SAA Commissions Two Agro-Investment Hubs in Abim and Otuke to Transform Agriculture in Northern Uganda
Uganda’s agricultural transformation journey took a significant leap forward with the official launch of two state-of-the-art One Stop Center Associations (OSCAs) in Abim and Otuke districts in March 2025.
【Activity】The One Bag Initiative: Strengthening Farmer Cooperatives for Financial Resilience
Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) continues to develop innovative strategies to strengthen smallholder farmer cooperatives/One-Stop Center Associations (OSCAs) by addressing key challenges such as access to inputs, financing, and market opportunities.
SAA Publications
E-newsletter
"Walking with the Farmer"
SAA publishes a bimonthly e-newsletter reporting on SAA activities.
SAA Mail News
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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.
