SAA News

Group photo-National Forum of SAA Partner Universities in Ethiopia
NEWS
December.5.2025

SAA-Partner Universities Forum Highlights Expansion of Agricultural Training in Ethiopia

The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Ethiopia convened a National University Forum on November 13, ...Read more

NEWS
December.3.2025

SAA Hosts Project Kick-off Meeting for the Regenerative Agriculture and Biochar Development Initiative in Uganda

On 3 December 2025, SAA convened partners at its Bugolobi office for the official kick-off meeting o...Read more

SAA’s Juliet Nakitende (M&E officer) receiving the award.
NEWS
November.27.2025

SAA Uganda Recognized as Best Visionary Agricultural NGO 2025

SAA Uganda is honored to have been recognized as the Best Visionary Agricultural NGO in Uganda for 2...Read more

NEWS
November.17.2025

President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Sidi Tah Pays Courtesy Visit to the Nippon Foundation — Discussions Held with SAA on Deepening Collaboration

On November 13, 2025, Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), paid a co...Read more

L-r_Dr. Mel Oluoch, Chief Obasanjo, Mr. Suzuki and Dr Godwin
NEWS
November.14.2025

SAA President Suzuki Pays Courtesy Call on Former Nigerian President H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo

On November 3, 2025, Mr. Shuichi Suzuki, President of the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), paid a ...Read more

RECRUIT
November.13.2025

[VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT] Program Coordinator in Senegal

We’re hiring a Program Coordinator (consultancy) in Senegal to support the establishment of SAA’s pr...Read more

NEWS
October.6.2025

SAA-Uganda Featured in the 2025 Global Agricultural Productivity Report

We are delighted to announce that SAA has been featured in the 2025 Global Agricultural Productivity...Read more

Group photo of the SAA delegation at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2025 in Dakar, Senegal
NEWS
September.19.2025

SAA Showcases Innovation and Partnerships at Africa Food Systems Forum 2025

From August 31 to September 5, 2025, Dakar, Senegal became the focal point of Africa’s agricultural ...Read more

NEWS
August.29.2025

【Event Report & Video】TICAD 9 Official Side Event: Transforming African Food Systems through Regenerative Agriculture

On August 22, 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, SAA in collaboration with the Japan International Res...Read more

NEWS
August.28.2025

【Event Report & Video】TICAD9 Official Side Event: High-Level Meeting on Transforming Africa's Food Systems Held in Yokohama

On Friday, August 20, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:30, a TICAD9 official side event was held at PACIFICO Y...Read more

Voices from the field

Ethiopia
December.10.2025

【Farmers' story】Tadelech Adula: A Community Leader Advancing Regenerative Agriculture in Ana Sora or in Guji

In Erba Buliyo Kebele of Ana Sora District, a quiet transformation is unfolding led by a 50-year-old...Read more

A Youth of St. Daniel Comboni Group busy milling cassava
Uganda
December.8.2025

【Farmers’ story】Milling Hope into Prosperity: How Youth in Abim Are Transforming Agriculture Through WFP-SAA Support

In the heart of Adea Parish, Morulem Sub-county, Abim District, a group of young men and women is re...Read more

Bonny holding a maize cob grown using RA techniques taught by SAA
Uganda
December.8.2025

【Farmers' story】From Pandemic Setback to Thriving Agripreneur: Bonny’s Journey of Transformation

At 32 years old, Bonny Kimmula Kagulire, a married father of two and a graduate of Computer Systems ...Read more

Intern K carrying flyers to the exhibition booth
November.4.2025

【Intern Reflections】It’s About Time: Lessons from My International Conference Internship

This article is written by Mr. K., a university student from Japan who joined the Sasakawa Africa As...Read more

Mali
October.27.2025

【Activity】Empowering Farmers with Accessible Machinery

Innovations in purchasing and using agricultural machinery are accelerating mechanization for small-...Read more

Mali
October.27.2025

【Activity】School Meals for a Stronger Community : A Win-Win Partnership Between Local Producers and WFP

Madou Fane, 62, president of the Union of Grain Producers of Guessebougou, the old days were a strug...Read more

Mali
October.27.2025

【Activity】SAA-Mali and JIRCAS Trial Sustainable Soil Solutions in Mali

SAA-Mali, in collaboration with the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (J...Read more

Ms. N, an intern, speaking with SAA staff.
October.22.2025

【Intern Reflections】From African Soil to My Soul: The Courage to Take the First Step

This article is written by Ms. N., a university student from Japan who joined the Sasakawa Africa As...Read more

CCBFs sharing a light moment with the Guest of Honor during the launch event.
Uganda
July.30.2025

【Activity】SAA Commissions Two Agro-Investment Hubs in Abim and Otuke to Transform Agriculture in Northern Uganda

Uganda’s agricultural transformation journey took a significant leap forward with the official launc...Read more

Maize bulked at Lelakot Cooperative through the One Bag Initiative model
Uganda
July.30.2025

【Activity】The One Bag Initiative: Strengthening Farmer Cooperatives for Financial Resilience

Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) continues to develop innovative strategies to strengthen smallhold...Read more

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