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International Women’s Day Feature: Celebrating the Visionary Work of Aberash Tsehay
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we sit down with Aberash Tsehay, Technical Coordinator for Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture at SAA Ethiopia. From her upbringing in rural Ethiopia to her pivotal role in modernizing postharvest technology, Aberash’s story is a testament to the transformative power of women’s leadership. Discover how her dedication is not only improving nutrition but also reshaping the economic landscape for women and their families across the region.
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SAA Participates in the Celebration of the 66th Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan in Bamako
On February 12, 2026, Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Mali took part in the celebration of the 66th birthday of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito at an official reception hosted by H.E. Yukuo Murata, Ambassador of Japan to Mali.
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).
Regenerative Agriculture in Ethiopia: SAA and FOLU Host Convergence National Forum on Climate-Resilient Food Systems
The Ethiopia office of the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) and the Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU) jointly hosted a high-level convergence forum in Hawassa last December under the theme “Regenerative and Nature-Positive Agriculture for Climate-Resilient Food Systems”.
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 Ethiopia and Cooperative Bank of Oromia Partner to Expand Finance Access for Ethiopian Farmers
Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Ethiopia and the Cooperative Bank of Oromia (Coopbank) have sealed a bold new pact to bring digital finance closer to farmers across the country. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) crowns five months of strategic discussions exploring innovative, farmer-friendly solutions ranging from carbon financing and crop insurance to machinery lease financing and strengthening Village Loan and Savings Associations (VLSAs). Together, the partners aim to unlock smarter, s...
Harmonizing Productivity and Ecology: Ethiopia’s Leaders Unite for Regenerative Agriculture
The Power for Food Partnership, a regional East Africa initiative led by SNV funded by the IKEA Foundation, was officially launched on December 09, 2025, at the Adwa Victory Museum in Addis Ababa. The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) is proud to be part of this transformative initiative which aims to expand opportunities in regenerative agriculture and renewable energy while improving livelihoods for smallholder farmers in Ethiopia.
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.
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SAA history book
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Annual Report
Annual Report FY2023
Annual Report FY2023 is available here.
