Case Studies
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Planting Trees Confronts Effects of Deforestation
Deforestation is one of the greatest challenges facing many African nations today. It is an environmental concern that impacts…
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Farmers First Program Secure Sustainable Livelihoods for Women
In rural Ethiopia, female farmers face significant barriers overcoming poverty. Lack of access to productive assets including land, training and…
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Farmers Develop Farming Skills to Generate Income and Improve Health
Farming is considered a means to address and improve the health, nutrition, and economic well-being of rural women and farmers…
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A Balanced, Nutritious Diet – Growing Strong Villages in Tanzania
Mwabia Bagaile is a resident of the Ragata village in the Bunda District, Tanzania. She has four children, three girls…
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Improving the Nutrition of HIV Affected Households through Home Gardens in Malawi
For people living with HIV, the importance of consuming enough nutritious food cannot be overstated. In addition to contributing to…
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Providing for her Family: W/ro Shewaye’s Story
In 2009, a Five-Year, Farmers First: Community Led Food Security Project was started in Were Jarso district, North Shewa Zone…
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Growing Nutritious Food and Raising Healthy Children in Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, small-scale subsistence farming is a common practice, particularly in rural areas. Unfortunately, many farmers struggle to produce enough…
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Lativa’s Dream Comes True: Achieving Higher Education for her Children
Lativa Ibrahim is a 43 year old, single mother of four. She lives in Kilimatembo village, Tanzania with her children…
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Increased Fruit Production Contributes to Decrease in Malnutrition
Fruits are a good source of vitamins and mineral salts without which, the body cannot maintain proper health or develop…
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“False Bananas” Truly Improving Livelihoods in Ethiopia
W/ro* Etewaye Shegeye, is a 28 year old widow and mother of two. She has a six year old boy…
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