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Nigerian farmers take action to forge food security
The Acting Now programme in Nigeria is enhancing food resilience for thousands of households in the Plateau State. The programme…
14 August 2024
Building Resilience – How Southern Africa is Preparing for El Niño’s Recurring Threats
As El Niño tightens its grip on the south of Africa, Solidaridad Southern Africa’s Managing Director Shungu Kayemba writes of…
08 August 2024
Small-scale producers in South America navigate new EU rules on deforestation
Sustainable practices are a vital part of the effort to combat deforestation in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. To bridge…
30 July 2024
Collaborative effort supports sustainable solutions for Zambian livestock farmers
Zambian farmers in Itebe village rely heavily on livestock for their livelihoods, yet limited access to water combined with unsafe…
Virtual design studio set to revolutionize Zimbabwe’s leather sector
With the creation of a computer aided virtual design studio, Zimbabwe’s shoe industry takes a big step forward in an…
25 July 2024
Advocacy and campaigning in Europe in support of sustainable global value chains
Whilst European lobbying and advocacy is still a relatively recent focus area for Solidaridad, it plays a major role in…
22 July 2024
Ghanaian farmers building resilience in the face of climate challenges
From seed selection to fighting pests, Ghana’s farmers are taking up climate-smart methods to boost yields and increase food security.…
18 July 2024
PALM OIL CONFERENCE DISPELS MYTHS, HIGHLIGHTS CROP’S KEY ROLE IN SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS
Numerous stakeholders gathered in India at a recent conference to highlight palm oil's potential to help the country achieve self-sufficiency…
15 July 2024
In the words of Faustina Aberor: Women’s cocoa cooperative making strides toward equality
Faustina Aberor is president of the Brong Ahafo Women Cooperative Cocoa Farmers and Marketing Central Union (BAWCOF) in Ghana. The…
12 July 2024
Small Tea Growers from Mozambique Win First Place Award at Inaugural Tea Conference
Small tea growers from Mozambique have won first place in the Emerging Specialty Tea category at the African Specialty Tea…
02 July 2024
