Regional Code: West Africa
Beyond Commitments: Real Change for Women in Agriculture in West Africa
Women are vital to agriculture, yet structural barriers continue to limit their economic opportunities and decision-making power. Solidaridad West Africa…
08 March 2026
Promoting Financial Inclusion for Women Cocoa Farmers in Côte d’Ivoire
Communities across Côte d’Ivoire are exploring ways to support women cocoa farmers and strengthen local livelihoods. Through a collaborative partnership,…
23 February 2026
World Radio Day: In the Age of AI, Authentic Voices Matter More Than Ever
This World Radio Day, we spotlight how community radio helps farmers and mining communities across West Africa share experiences, adopt…
13 February 2026
INCLUSIVE CLIMATE GOVERNANCE TAKES ROOT WITH ENABLE PROJECT
As climate finance increasingly shifts toward results-based mechanisms, it is critical to ensure that communities understand, trust and actively participate…
09 February 2026
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
