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New Year’s Message from the Chair：Marking 40 Years of Walking with Farmers
As we begin 2026, I would like to extend my warmest greetings to all our partners, colleagues, and friends of the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA).
Featured Article on Africa.com: Strengthening Africa’s Agricultural Extension Workforce
An article by Dr. Fentahun Mengistu, Country Director of the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), has been featured on Africa.com under the title “Africa’s Agricultural Future Will Rise Or Fall On Its Extension Workforce.”
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, 2025, at the Getfam Hotel in Addis Ababa, bringing together 65 representatives from government ministries, regional bureaus, civil service institutions, and ten partner universities. The forum focused on launching new curricula, reviewing the mid-career training program, and addressing sustainability challenges in agricultural education.
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 of the Project for Regenerative Agriculture Development Combined with Biochar Application in Uganda. The three-year initiatives supported by Japan’s Policy and Human Resource Development Grant (PHRDG) through the African Development Bank (AfDB). With a total investment of USD 1,000,000, the project aims to sustainably improve smallholder farmers productivity, soil health, food security, and job cre...
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 2025 during the 13th Visionaries of Uganda Awards held at Serena Hotel, Kampala, on November 27, 2025. The prestigious recognition celebrates our organization’s commitment to accelerating agricultural transformation, strengthening livelihoods, and contributing to Uganda’s long-term development aspirations.
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 courtesy visit to the Nippon Foundation and exchanged views with its Honorary Chairman, Yohei Sasakawa. The meeting was also attended by AfDB Executive Director Tomoki Nakai, The Nippon Foundation Executive Director Ichiro Kabasawa, and, Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) President Shuichi Suzuki.
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 courtesy visit to H.E. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former Head of State (5th and 12th President) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, in southwestern Nigeria.
[VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT] Program Coordinator in Senegal
We’re hiring a Program Coordinator (consultancy) in Senegal to support the establishment of SAA’s presence and partnerships in the country.
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 (GAP) Report, an influential annual publication by Virginia Tech that showcases innovative pathways to sustainable agricultural growth around the world
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 transformation as it hosted the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF), the largest and most influential platform on food security and agri-food innovation.
SAA Publications
E-newsletter
"Walking with the Farmer"
SAA publishes a bimonthly e-newsletter reporting on SAA activities.
SAA Mail News
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SAA history book
"Walking with the Farmer: The journey of the Sasakawa Africa Assoication since 1986"
This book chronicles the history of SAA from its inception to the present.
Annual Report
Annual Report FY2023
Annual Report FY2023 is available here.
