{"id":4906,"date":"2024-10-27T10:34:01","date_gmt":"2024-10-27T07:34:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/?post_type=featured_message&p=4906"},"modified":"2024-10-27T10:34:40","modified_gmt":"2024-10-27T07:34:40","slug":"message-from-the-country-director-mali","status":"publish","type":"featured_message","link":"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/featured_message\/message-from-the-country-director-mali\/","title":{"rendered":"Message from the Country Director"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear Friends, Partners and Supporters,<\/span><\/p>\n

I am delighted to share the progress that Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) has made in Mali over recent months. Our team has been working tirelessly to uplift local communities, and the results have been inspirational.<\/span><\/p>\n

For a start, across our nine Production, Post-Harvest, Training, and Trading Centers (PHTCs), we are leading the way in promoting regenerative agriculture. These practices are revitalizing soil health and helping farmers build resilience against climate change, while ensuring a sustainable future for the country\u2019s agriculture. Moreover, by supporting training programs at universities and agricultural colleges, we are equipping the next generation of agricultural extension agents with the skills needed to drive innovation and support farmers more effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n

We have also strengthened our efforts in making agriculture a profitable business. Through strategic training, resource allocation, and strong partnerships, we are connecting farmers to markets and financial services, enabling them to thrive economically and improve their quality of life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, nutrition remains a key component of our work, and by integrating food security programs and nutritional education into our partner communities, we are playing a big role in fostering healthier diets and enhancing the overall wellbeing of Malian communities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A joint meeting by the SAA Board and management on October 14\u201319 provided an opportunity to reflect on the achievements and lessons learned from the implementation of SAA\u2019s 2021\u20132025 strategy, while also charting a roadmap for the next strategic phase. During the convening a visit to Nasarawa State and a meeting with H.E. Governor Eng. Abdullahi Sule offered a chance to witness SAA\u2019s impactful role in transforming agriculture in Nigeria.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

All these achievements have been made possible thanks to the support of The Nippon Foundation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Niger. Together, we are shaping a future where sustainable development takes root and flourishes. We are excited about what lies ahead and remain committed to making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. I am sure that with your continued support, we can achieve even more.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you for being part of this journey!<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Hamado Tapsoba<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dear Friends, Partners and Supporters, I am delighted to share the progress that Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) has made in Mali over recent months. Our team has been working tirelessly to uplift local communities, and the results have been inspirational.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-4906","featured_message","type-featured_message","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/featured_message\/4906","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/featured_message"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/featured_message"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/saa-safe.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4906"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}