Empowering Women in Agriculture: Driving Sustainable Development Across West Africa
In the heart of West Africa, a quiet revolution is taking place. It’s not marked by grand gestures or high-profile events but by the determined efforts of women working in the cashew nut and gardening sectors. Through the tireless work of organizations like SFL, these women are not only transforming their own lives but also their communities, one harvest at a time.
🌿🌍 Empowering Cashew Farmers for a Sustainable Future! 🌾🌟
In the heartlands of Senegal, The Gambia, and Guinea-Bissau lies a pivotal industry – the cashew sector. With its economic significance, the cashew industry has been the lifeblood of many small shareholder farmers in the region. However, faced with the challenges posed by climate change and resource constraints, these farmers often grapple with ensuring sustainable practices […]
🌱 Embracing Climate-Smart Agriculture with Irrigation Systems! 🌊🌾
Droughts can leave vast lands across Afghanistan barren, affecting their ability to produce food. But guess what? Shelter For Life has a solution: irrigation systems! 🌍💧 Canals, reservoirs, and other irrigation methods play a pivotal role in supporting agriculture during tough times like droughts. They ensure better water availability, boosting farm productivity even in the […]
Help support SFL’s initiatives in West Africa. Every tree planted makes a difference
Since 2018, Shelter for Life has partnered with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to foster connections among infrastructure, finance and farms in the West African Cashew industry of Senegal, The Gambia, and Guinea-Bissau. By implementing Good Agricultural Practices and Climate Smart Agriculture West African Cashew Farmers have enhanced productivity. These practices have revitalized […]
Climate Smart Agriculture
Climate change is a pressing global challenge, but together, we can take action and create a sustainable future for our planet. By adopting Climate Smart Agriculture practices, we can reduce our carbon footprint, increase resilience, and safeguard our precious natural resources.
Shelter For Life’s Remarkable Milestone: Planting a Million Trees and Beyond!
Shelter For Life is dedicated to making a positive impact on the planet. By planting over one million fruit and non-fruit tree orchards in several areas of Afghanistan, we have not only transformed landscapes but also created a lasting change in communities.
Banana Co-op Brought Back To Life By New Roads
The Sathioum Banana Cooperative was founded in 1987 after the construction of the RN6, a local highway in the Casamance Region of Senegal […]
Better Prices for Cashew Farmer Thanks To New Road
Mamadou is the head of a household of ten. He has four children, one of whom is in school. He makes his money by growing peanuts, maize, potatoes, and cashews. He brings […]
