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Month: December 2017

Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo’s Agriculture Policy 2017

December 29, 2017

In his message on the occasion of the state of the Nation address on February 21st, the president of the Republic of Ghana articulated his agriculture policy. He addressed the…

South Sudan Council Of Churches’ Message: I was a stranger and you welcomed me” (Matthew 25:35)

December 22, 2017

In a world where migrants are becoming increasingly unwelcome almost everywhere and with the number of South Sudanese refugees in Uganda now over 1 million, Uganda shines out as a…

Anuak condemn attempts to delay Karuturi’s exit from Ethiopia

December 19, 2017

Anywaa Survival Organisation, Ethiopian Anuak Development Foundation, and Anuak Community Association in North America, with the strong support of international civil society and Anuak community leaders worldwide, call on the governments of Ethiopia and India…

AFJN’s Sr. Eucharia Madueke’s Global Sisters Report on Women Porters in Ghana

December 19, 2017

Fou, a young female “head porter” (kayayoo in the local language) spoke with a group of women religious of Ghana being trained in advocacy.

Re: Request that you do rigorous due diligence to ensure your institution’s funds are not invested in land grabbing/ agro-colonialism in Africa.

December 15, 2017

Dear Chair of Board of Trustees This is an appeal regarding responsible investment and an opportunity for your institution to make a difference. We bring to your attention the fact…

To Mitigate the Effects of Climate Change, Ethiopia Strives to Empower Pastoral, Semi-Pastoral Society

December 15, 2017

More than 80 percent of Ethiopians live in the rural areas of the country and depend on climate sensitive sectors including pastoralist and semi-pastoralist people. Climate change has devastation effects…

House Financial Services Committee Urged to Vote NO on H.R. 4519, a Bill to Repeal the Cardin-Lugar Anti-Corruption Provision

December 12, 2017

Dear Honorable House Financial Services Committee Members, We are writing to urge you to vote NO on H. R. 4519, a bill to repeal the legal requirements of the Cardin-Lugar…

ECOWAS and Partners Want Protection of Women’s Rights in Agriculture and Access to Land

December 8, 2017

According to the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) agriculture accounts for one third of gross domestic product GDP growth in Africa but to foster food security and nutrition, rural…

Albino Student Aces Exam and Opens the Eyes of Others

December 1, 2017

Fourteen year old Goldalyn Kadiya received top marks on the 2017 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education exam, the highest in the nation. With such a high score, she automatically receives…