Mali
October.31.2024

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. 

Mali
October.31.2024

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...

ロバート・アンヤン SAAウガンダ事務所長の講義の様子(キエンダンガラ地区)
Uganda
October.9.2024

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.

Some of the participants shared a light moment during the nutrition training sessions.
Uganda
October.9.2024

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.

Group photo of master’s students alongside SAA  staff who facilitated a guest lecture.
Uganda
October.9.2024

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.

Field level SEP supervision in progress
Ethiopia
October.9.2024

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.

Mali
August.16.2024

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.

Aisha using Ezyagric to order agricultural inputs online for a farmer
Uganda
June.20.2024

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.

Alum Scovia sorting groundnuts for shelling
Uganda
June.20.2024

A Journey from Struggle to Triumph Through Cooperative Empowerment: The Story of Alum Scovia

Alum Scovia, a 42-year-old single parent from Kole district, faced numerous challenges after the tragic loss of her husband in 2019. With limited resources, she struggled to provide for her family. However, her life took a turn when she joined the Bala Women and Youth Cooperative, a part of the OSCA initiative led by the Sasakawa Africa Association through funding from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.

Member of Kihanda Tukorenyentya Group learning about Nutrition-sensitive Agriculture (NSA)
Uganda
June.20.2024

Empowering Change: The Story of Kihanda Tukorenyentya Group

In the heart of Uganda, where fertile fields stretch as far as the eye can see, the women of Kihanda Central in Mbaare Sub-county are nurturing more than just crops—they are cultivating hope, resilience, and transformation. This is the story of the Kihanda Tukorenyentya Group, a women-led initiative that has blossomed against all odds, bringing profound change to their community.

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