Uloma Mezie-Osuocha

Rural women ring in change in West Africa
Gender and youth

Across West Africa, rural women are showing that small-scale agriculture isn’t just the foundation of sustainable global food systems – it’s an avenue for economic, social and political empowerment. Meet three women who are leading their communities towards a more prosperous and equal future. Breaking ground When Anta was growing up, it was customary for young women to leave their homes in Ngoudiane to find domestic work in Dakar, the Senegalese capital. Anta

Global Call for Stories: Family farmers at the heart of climate-resilient and sustainable agrifood systems
Resilience and climate change

Sharing and learning from the experiences of individuals and organizations driving positive change is critical to advancing the agricultural sector towards greater sustainability. All over the world, there are thousands of stories of distinctive work carried out anonymously by family farmers, including women and youth, on successful transitions to more inclusive, sustainable and fair food systems. Those stories are based on co-creation and sharing of traditional knowledge and innovations that

Radio Programme: Reforestation and Forest Restoration in Madagascar's Diana Region
Rural Communication Services

In Madagascar’s Diana Region, the OPFA Union Matanjaka is spearheading a vital reforestation programme aimed at restoring forest landscapes and strengthening local livelihoods. Produced by the Réseau SOA and OPFA Union Matanjaka, and broadcast in Malagasy across four key radio stations—Radio Varatraza, Radio Anivorano, Radio RLA Ambilobe, and Radio MAZAVA Ambanja—this radio feature is part of the YenKasa Africa Radio Initiative. It highlights how rural communities are regenerating the environment

Radio Programme: Wildfire Management for Sustainable Agricultural Production in Ghana
Rural Communication Services

Every dry season, fires sweep across Ghana’s savannah landscapes—scorching farmlands, destroying forests, and threatening food security. But what if the very communities affected by wildfires hold the key to stopping them? In this powerful radio feature, which is part of the YenKasa Africa Radio Initiative, Radio Savannah, broadcasting in Gurune, shines a spotlight on wildfire management as a vital path to sustainable agriculture. Through voices from the ground—farmers, women entrepreneurs,

New digital technologies boost beekeeping for smallholder farmers and family beekeepers
Rural Communication Services

Beekeeping, or apiculture, is not just a hobby or a side job – it is a vital agricultural activity and essential for food security and biodiversity. Beekeepers, often smallholder or family farmers, play a crucial role in sustaining ecosystems through pollination and ensuring the health of countless crops. The publication Digital Technologies and Solutions for Beekeeping explores how innovative technologies are helping support this vital practice, boosting productivity and complementing

Local Support Frameworks: Pillars of Economic Development for Farmers' Organizations in Central Africa
Family Farming

For over a decade, National Farmers’ Organizations (NFOs) in Central Africa have benefited from structured support aimed at enhancing their economic viability and integration into agricultural value chains. Within this dynamic, Local Support Frameworks (LSFs) play a crucial role by providing strategic and technical assistance to NFOs affiliated with PROPAC, particularly within the framework of the FO4ACP (Farmers’ Organizations for Africa, Caribbean, and Pacific) program. From PAOPA to FO4ACP: The

Digital technologies and solutions for beekeeping
Publications

This fact sheet provides an overview of the various digital technologies used in beekeeping It addresses common challenges and seeks accessible, preferably affordable, ways to tackle them. The end goal is to introduce beekeepers to the benefits of available digital technologies and offer constructive and practical input, which can help them make better decisions, add higher value, and improve their livelihoods. Innovative technologies for beekeeping have been grouped into three

Video: Empowering Rural Voices: ComDev Champions Trained to Support FFPOs in Tanzania
Communication and ICTs

In a powerful step toward more inclusive and community-led development, the Forest and Farm Facility (FFF), with support from FAO, held a landmark Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop on Communication for Development (ComDev) in Arusha from 24–29 March 2025. The workshop brought together 15 representatives from five Tanzanian Forest and Farm Producer Organizations (FFPOs): Mtandao wa Vikundi vya Wakulima Mkoa wa Arusha (MVIWAARUSHA), Mtandao wa Vikundi vya Wakulima Mkoa wa

Calling All Environmental Advocates: Apply Now for Funding and Support!
Resilience and climate change

Are you passionate about driving change for a greener, more resilient future? The Knowledge for Great Green Wall Action (K4GGWA) programme is inviting civil society organizations and dedicated stakeholders from 18 eligible countries to submit their advocacy project proposals. We are seeking initiatives that advocate for critical policy reforms, enhance environmental regulations, and promote more effective land management and restoration practices. Whether you’re a grassroots organization or a national NGO

Rediscovering Africa's native foods for a sustainable agricultural renaissance
Indigenous Peoples

Africa’s culinary landscape is a rich tapestry of biodiversity and tradition, holding beneath its vibrant surface a treasure trove of forgotten foods. These regionally adapted crops, once central to the continent’s diverse cultures, are critical to revisit as the world tackles pressing challenges like food security, climate change and environmental sustainability. African agriculture holds a vast, untapped potential that can transform the continent’s socio-economic landscape. Rich with diverse climates and