Regional Code: West Africa
After Four Decades of Struggle, Farmer Finds Success in Potatoes
For decades, Caleb Sati’s potatoes succumbed to pests and disease despite his tireless work. After joining the Acting Now project…
12 December 2025
Equipping Women for Safer, Smarter Palm Oil Processing in Côte d’Ivoire
In Côte d'Ivoire, women who rely on palm oil processing are receiving practical training to make their demanding work safer…
03 December 2025
Heineken Africa Foundation Partners with Solidaridad to Strengthen Farmer Resilience in Côte d’Ivoire
Smallholder farmers are the backbone of food production in Cote d’Ivoire, yet they remain among the most vulnerable to climate…
28 October 2025
Leaping the Gender Gap in Land Ownership in Sierra Leone
In Sierra Leone, access to land remains a significant barrier for rural women, particularly those ready to invest in agriculture.…
27 October 2025
A Farmer’s Fight Against Food Waste
For years, Rahinatu Lawal watched as heaps of fresh tomatoes harvested in her community went to waste due to inadequate…
14 October 2025
Retired teacher finds new ways to boost maize yields in Ghana
Can a farmer in his 60s learn new techniques and transform his harvest? Retired teacher James Yaw Asare Awuku’s story…
03 September 2025
Shifting gears: Women in Ghana take the wheel in mining communities
Women in Ghana's mining communities have traditionally worked in low-paying support roles. A new project is training young women to…
21 July 2025
Communities Lead the Fight Against Deforestation in Nigeria
Local communities in Nigeria are stepping up to protect local forests and fight climate change. Through the NISCOPS programme, 49…
15 July 2025
Cassava farming boosts food security in Sierra Leone
Cassava is redefining food security in Sierra Leone. The Gbomuma Group in the Samie community has embraced cassava cultivation and…
30 June 2025
NEW INITIATIVE TO ENSURE INCLUSIVE CLIMATE BENEFITS FOR COCOA COMMUNITIES LAUNCHED IN GHANA
In Ghana, the newly-launched Enhancing Access to Benefits while Lowering Emissions initiative will work to ensure that all members of…
08 May 2025
