by M.Bourne | Mar 13, 2022 | In the News
Farmers are benefiting from training in various sustainable agricultural and agroforestry practices by World Vision Ghana. By Joshua Adombire* Sheik Ahmed Bashiru, 52, saw a business opportunity in the production of tree seedlings and decided to pursue it. A trader...
by M.Bourne | Mar 13, 2022 | In the News
Farmers have learned how to improve soil fertility, leading to increased yields and more savings for reinvestment. By Abena Agyei-Boateng* John Akurugu, 42, a farmer in Yelewoko Community, Bawku West District in Ghana’s Upper East Region, had been clearing and...
by M.Bourne | Dec 6, 2021 | In the News
As the current and future stewards of land restoration, youth need to act and speak up as advocates of land restoration. By Marion Aluoch Create more opportunities for decent meaningful work! Leverage technology! Incubate businesses! Involve youth in meaningful...
by M.Bourne | Dec 6, 2021 | In the News
Tree resources can provide a variety of economic, social and environmental benefits to local communities. Africa has a huge opportunity to increase the value of trees. By Marion Aluoch A recent multi-country learning event on developing and expanding agroforestry...
by M.Bourne | Dec 6, 2021 | In the News
Gender dynamics are heavily influenced by gender norms. Understanding these is essential for designing effective gender transformative approaches. By Marion Aluoch Gender transformative approaches have attracted attention for their effectiveness in addressing...
by M.Bourne | Nov 24, 2021 | In the News
After training, farmers have realised the benefits of trees and have changed their behaviours for the betterment of their own livelihoods and the future of their children and grandchildren. By Marion Aluoch A 30-year-old farmer from Adonsi community, Bawku West...