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Registration closed: Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) Side Event “Food Systems Transformation – Emerging Insights from Mega Initiatives” on September 2nd
The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) is privileged to extend an invitation to a side event titled “Food Systems Transformation – Emerging Insights from Mega Initiatives.”
Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) supports Sustainable Agriculture and Soil Health Initiative in Africa; Scaling Nature-Based Solutions and Energizing Growth
Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) is proud to highlight its partnership efforts in advancing sustainable agricultural practices and soil health across Africa. Recently, SAA has taken significant steps in collaboration with key continental bodies and stakeholders to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability.
SAA Nigeria launches Quarterly Newsletter highlighting the country’s activities
The SAA Nigeria office is pleased to announce the release of the inaugural issue of its quarterly newsletter, highlighting our activities across Nigeria. This edition provides updates on our initiatives and partnerships in key regions, including Kano, Jigawa, Gombe, Nasarawa, Benue, and Kwara states.
Islamic Development Bank and the Lives and Livelihoods Funds (LLF) Visit KSADP project sites in Nigeria
The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) in Nigeria recently hosted representatives of the donors and sponsors of the Kano State Agro Pastoral Development Project (KSADP) project on July 20-21st, 2024. The delegation, led by Adil Sharif, the Head of the Lives and Livelihoods Funds (LLF) mission to Kano State, included representatives from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSRelief), the Islamic So...
SAA Provides Inputs to Farmers for 2024 Wet Season Farming under KSADP project
The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) in Nigeria, through the Kano State Agro Pastoral Development Project (KSADP), has successfully provided farming inputs to farmers for the 2024 wet season in Kano State. The distribution took place from the 20th to the 22nd of June and was carried out by the Regenerative Agriculture component of the project. The targeted farmers are those hosting the project’s demonstration and Community-Based Multiplication (CBSM) plots.
Op-Ed by Dr. Mel Oluoch and Dr. Stella Kabiri "The Potential of Regenerative Agriculture in Africa" featured on the media
Sasakawa Africa Association proudly announces the publication of an Op-ed authored by Dr. Mel Oluoch, Strategic Partnership Director, and Dr. Stella Kabiri, Lead Regenerative Agriculture, discussing the outcomes of the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit held in Nairobi in May 2024.
SAA Leadership and Key Stakeholders Convene for Strategic Discussions on Wheat Promotion in Karamoja
On Thursday 27th June 2024, Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) leadership team, led by Uganda Country Director Robert Anyang and Nigeria Country Director Dr. Godwin Atser, held strategic discussions with key stakeholders regarding wheat promotion in the Karamoja region.
【SAA-Uganda Featured on UBC】Revolutionizing Farming: Strategic Approaches to be Adhered to
The inauguration of the construction of two Multipurpose Agricultural Cooperatives (OSCAs) in Otuke District, Uganda was featured by UBC, Uganda's public broadcaster.
SAA Ethiopia Hosts High-level Stakeholders Workshop on Harnessing Local Agricultural Inputs
SAA Ethiopia Office hosted the high-level stakeholders workshop, titled "Harnessing local agricultural inputs for sustainable production, commercialization, and utilization" on May 31, 2024 in Adama. It was attended by representatives from the government, private sector, universities, research institutes, NGOs, media, and other organizations. The event featured several presentations and discussions on topics such as strengthening local inputs through regenerative agriculture, vermicomp...
Special Issue of AJFAND Highlighting "Agricultural Extension" Now Published
We are delighted to unveil our special issue of the African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition, and Development (Volume 24 No.3, 2024), centered on Agricultural Extension. This comprehensive volume is the result of a collaborative endeavor between the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) and the African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS), aimed at advancing agricultural knowledge and practices across the continent.
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.
Success stories
Voices from the Field Special Edition 2022
This is a special edition of the "Voices from the Field" articles.