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Africa’s Soil Rebirth: SAA Launches Regenerative Agriculture Blueprint in Uganda
On January 10, 2025, Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) unveiled its latest initiative to combat soil degradation in Africa with the launch of the book "A Basket of Regenerative Agriculture Technologies for the Improvement of Soil Health in Africa".

Op-Ed by Country Director-Uganda, Mr. Robert Anyang, "Harnessing the Kampala Declaration for Africa’s Agricultural Transformation" featured on the media
Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) proudly announces the publication of an Op-ed authored by Mr. Robert Anyang, Country Director of SAA Uganda, discussing the outcomes of Summit on the Post-Malabo Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) held in Kampala from January 9–11, 2025.

The Integrated Soybean Value Chain Development Project Launched in Jimma and Bunno-Bedele Zones, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
The Integrated Soybean Value Chain Development Project, funded by AGRA, was officially launched in Jimma City, Oromia Region on December 28, 2024.

Improving Pesticide Management and Use in Ethiopia: A Key to Boosting Agricultural Productivity
Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), in collaboration with the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), organized a national consultation forum on December 26, 2024, to raise awareness about pesticide management and use of while identifying sustainable solutions for the sector.

SAA Participates in the CAADP Extraordinary Summit in Kampala, Uganda
SAA Participates in the CAADP Summit in Kampala, Uganda, from January 9–11, 2025.

Honoring the Legacy of President Jimmy Carter, Co-Founder of the Sasakawa Africa Association
The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) deeply mourns the passing of President Jimmy Carter, one of its esteemed co-founders. At the remarkable age of 100, President Carter leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of leadership, compassion, and unwavering dedication to the fight against hunger, human rights and the promotion of global peace.

SAA Facilitates Discussion on Midcareer Education Opportunities for Extension Professionals in Ethiopia
A Module Review and Validation Workshop, organized by the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), was held in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, bringing together stakeholders from universities and the Amhara Bureau of Agriculture, where twenty-three new modules reviewed by twenty module reviewers.

SAA participates in Agribusiness Creation Fair 2024 in collaboration with JIRCAS in Tokyo
The Agribusiness Creation Fair hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries was held at Tokyo Big Sight from November 26 to 28, 2024. SAA made a notable presence within the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) booth to display JIRCAS's TERRA Africa project.

Book Launch: “A Basket of Regenerative Agriculture Technologies for the Improvement of Soil Health in Africa: 50 Technologies for On-Farm Demonstrations”
The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) is thrilled to announce the launch of an inspiring and transformative resource, “A Basket of Regenerative Agriculture Technologies for the Improvement of Soil Health in Africa”. This comprehensive guide is a groundbreaking resource that highlights 50 proven technologies for on-farm demonstrations, aiming to enhance soil health and boost agricultural productivity across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

Empowering OSCA Leaders through Learning Visits in Uganda
In September and October 2024, SAA-Uganda, under the Project for Revitalization and Digitalization of Multipurpose Agricultural Cooperatives (OSCAs) in Uganda, supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan (MOFA), organized two learning trips.
SAA Publications
E-newsletter
"Walking with the Farmer"
SAA publishes a bimonthly e-newsletter reporting on SAA activities.

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.