Region: West Africa
University Partnership Nurtures Young Agricultural Entrepreneurs in Nigeria
Climate change, global standards for sustainability, and a fast-moving global economy have a direct impact on oil palm production. Solidaridad…
17 October 2023
OLIVE FEZA M’BAHIA APPOINTED NEW COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE FOR COTE D’IVOIRE
Olive Feza M’BAHIA has been appointed as Country Representative for Solidaridad in Cote d’Ivoire. Effective October 2023, Olive will be…
21 September 2023
New country representative appointed in Sierra Leone
Andrew Kojo Morrison has been appointed as Solidaridad’s new Country Representative in Sierra Leone. He will lead Solidaridad’s efforts there collaborating…
24 August 2023
NEW CASHEW FACTORY BOOSTS PRODUCTION IN SIERRA LEONE
Cashews are a high value crop that can provide for a sustainable livelihood, but the harvesting and processing can be…
16 August 2023
Taking over the family farm
When Jacob Overt took over the family farm, he didn't realize that sustainable production of oil palm could support his…
14 August 2023
Savings & Loans Enhance Financial Inclusion for Rural Women in Nigeria
Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA) are a useful approach for improving financial inclusion of women. In Nigeria, 1,321 rural…
SUPPORTING GOLD MINERS WITH MERCURY-FREE MINERAL PROCESSING EQUIPMENT
Artisanal and small-scale gold mines are the world’s largest source of mercury emissions, with an annual estimate of over 2,000…
07 August 2023
Improving health and safety with shea fruit collectors
The collection and processing of shea fruit is a source of income for many women in Northern Ghana. The work…
28 July 2023
Harvest Alert tool: innovating for a sustainable supply chain
Solidaridad has developed a tool called Harvest Alert that will help reduce farmer income loss in Ghana by streamlining the…
13 July 2023
Cocoa cooperative forum: Representation for farmers in Ghana
Cocoa cooperatives developed a strong governance structure that will enable them to speak up and be represented across all decision-making…
07 July 2023
