Food Systems

Last year, a funding announcement from the federal government in Indonesia made history. It was less about what it was for than who it went to. The funding for two local government programmes went to PKK Nehas Liah Bing, a women’s community-based organization in the East Kalimantan province.

In rural Sierra Leone, farmers are revitalizing their agricultural practices, and women farmers like Jeneba Hakawa are working hard to increase local rice production. With seeds, tools and training, the Resilient Food and Nutrition Security programme has helped rural community groups develop inland valley swamps for rice cultivation to improve food security and create economic opportunities.

Like many small-scale farmers in Nigeria,Aliyu Sani faced a common struggle: the high costs of farm inputs limited his farm’s potential. Thanks to a project that helps farmers access credit to buy quality seeds and other inputs, he has seen an increase in yields and improved his family’s livelihood. Supported by Solidaridad West Africa, the approach has helped farmers reconsider what is possible on their land.