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Boosting Agricultural Cooperatives: How SAA’s Business Development Services Drive Success
At least 566 farmers from 21 cooperatives in Mali, over half being women, now have easy access to loans and working capital thanks to a Business Development Services (BDS) initiative by the Integrated Seed Sector Development project in the Sahel (ISSD-Sahel), implemented by SAA, in partnership with IFDC, ICRISAT, and KIT. The initiative sought to circumvent the tough collateral requirements and steep interest rates imposed by banks and microfinance institutions, often making financing inaccessib...
Enhancing Vegetable Farming Using Liquid Compost
In 10 villages under the Samanko PHTC, beautiful vegetable gardens are emerging amongst farms showcasing the impact of training by SAA and partners.
How M’Pessoba’s Agricultral College is Cultivating Agricultural Skills and Sustaining Communities
The Agricultural College (CAA) of M’Pessoba, a key partner of SAA-Mali’s partner academic institutions, plays a crucial role in building the capacity of agricultural extension agents. Located 40Km from Koutiala, Mali’s cotton capital, the college is distinguished by its Vegetable Business Unit, supported by SAA. Locally known as the “Vegetable Garden”, this enterprise has been instrumental in addressing the challenges of agriculture while improving local food security.
Empowering Women: Fighting Child Malnutrition with Enriched Flour in 10 Malian Villages
In the heart of Nafadji village, in Mali’s Koulikoro region, Mrs. Nassira Keita and fellow members of the BENKADI cooperative in Djoliba, are excited at the prospects of transforming their families’ nutrition and health using locally available food products.
SAA Shifts to Commercial Community-Based Facilitators (CCBFs) Model in Uganda
In August 2024, Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Uganda embarked on a strategic transition to a Commercial Community-Based Facilitators (CCBFs) model to enhance the sustainability and profitability of agricultural extension services.
Empowering Communities Through Nutrition and Gender Awareness in Uganda
Nutrition and food security continue to be critical issues for rural communities in Uganda, where malnutrition and stunting rates are alarmingly high.
Strengthening Agro-ecology and E-extension through Capacity Building in Uganda
SAA in partnership with Mountain of the Moon University (MMU), conducted a series of training sessions from September 22nd to October 2nd, 2024, as part of the Rwenzori Agroecology Project (AEP11), a key initiative aimed at enhancing agroecology research, education, and science communication in the Rwenzori region.
Supervised Enterprise Projects - SEPs Supporting Farmers in Tigray
The Sasakawa Africa Fund for Extension Education (SAFE), a sister organization of the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), launched its mid-career education program in 1996 in Ethiopia at Haramaya University to target capacity building of agricultural extension agents.
Distribution of Certified Seed Kits : A Resounding Success
From July 14 to 20, 2024, the ISSD Sahel project was successfully carried out the distribution of certified seed kits across multiple localities in Mali. This initiative reached areas including Bougouni, Sikasso, San, Ségou, Molodo, Dacoumani, Monzombléna, Koloniboundio, Didiéni, Guéssebougou, and Samanko. This program is designed to enhance the quality of seeds available to 4,476 farmers thereby strengthening food security and improving the incomes of rural households.
Revolutionizing Farming: Digital Transformation in Kansambya Parish with Ezyagric Mobile App
Aisha Nakibule, a 44-year-old mother of ten, exemplifies the struggles of smallholder farmers in Uganda. Facing poor soil quality and low productivity, she was among the 80% of Uganda's population reliant on agriculture for their livelihoods. The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) with the fund from the Nippon Foundation addressed these challenges by introducing Ezyagric, a digital platform that simplifies access to agricultural inputs.
SAA Publications
E-newsletter
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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.
