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FMNR brings economic empowerment for women in Kenya: Nancy’s story
“FMNR has taught us the knowledge of taking care of trees but now we have gained from increased pasture and milk production. I am happy as a farmer, having been recognized. I am able to pay school fees for my children without panic. Through FMNR, I have also been chosen as committee member in the Ngusero water […] Continue Reading
From desperation comes hope: FMNR in Somaliland
Even for a dry region like Somaliland there is hope for a better life and as bad as the drought is, it is also an opportunity for people to think of alternate livelihood strategies. Many pastoralists are now ready to settle down and grow fruits and vegetables. World Vision supports this new thinking and […] Continue Reading
Sustainable Land Management Practices: A focus on Parkland Agroforestry
This video on Sustainable Land Management in Africa looks at the use of parkland agroforestry as part of effective and sustainable integrated farming. Click here to watch the video Continue Reading
Outside the box
Originally published on the CARE website. For 25 years, CARE Village Savings and Loan Associations have powered change through innovative economics. […] Continue Reading
Dreaming with eyes wide open
Originally published on the CARE website. Women in eastern Niger turn economic opportunity into personal and community transformation –revealing to a new generation what […] Continue Reading
ICRAF and One Acre Fund chart way forward on trees
Originally published on the World Agroforestry Centre website. Rubengera, Rwanda — Farmer Cecile Mukabutera , 32, looks approvingly at her small tree, one of ten she received from One Acre Fund. Its branches will eventually give her up to 30 poles per year. These 2-3 meter poles are essential for the cultivation of climbing […] Continue Reading