Region: West Africa
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
Access to Finance Drives Sustainable Agriculture: David Amoamah’s Story
In Ghana, smallholder farmers like David Amoamah have struggled to access loans for farm improvements. Now, an innovative pilot project…
05 July 2024
WORLD BANK APPROVES GRANT TO BOOST COMMUNITY ACCESS TO FUNDS EARNED FROM CARBON CREDITS
A first-of-its-kind project will deliver equitable access to funding for climate action in Ghana. The project, operating in close collaboration…
14 June 2024
Collaboration Revamps Togo’s Cotton Sector
Togo's cotton sector is getting a makeover with training in sustainable practices to boost yields and create a more resilient…
05 June 2024
From Legislation to Action: Insights from the ‘Mandatory Due Diligence in Supply Chains’ Conference
One day after the European supply chain due diligence law - the CSDDD - passed through the European Parliament, we…
27 May 2024
Amplifying farmers’ voices, taking climate action
In a year of dramatic policy shifts and the increasingly visible effects of climate change, the Solidaridad Network made strong…
08 May 2024
These are the official annual audited financial statements for Solidaridad West Africa, per December 31, 2023 (with independent auditor’s report).
Bridging the Financial Gap: Transforming Smallholder Farming Through Access to Finance
In Nigeria, Daniel Ushie, a 61-year-old oil palm farmer, has experienced firsthand the challenges of providing for his family. With…
01 May 2024
Sowing the Seeds of Change to Revamp Agriculture in Nigeria
With oil palm farming in decline in Nigeria, the Cross River State is sowing the seeds of opportunity. In response…
30 April 2024
New cashew processing facility adds to success of tree crop programme in Sierra Leone
The Boosting Agriculture and Food Security project in Sierra Leone wrapped up with a ceremony to celebrate the opening of…
22 April 2024