Food production in Sub Saharan Africa, which is predominantly practiced by women, is threatened by poor growing conditions, a lack of technology, and limited opportunities for farmers to sell their surplus. Aid for Africa’s member organizations work to improve yields, introduce trees on farms, and identify other successful strategies to raise incomes and improve household nutrition. Click on the highlighted letters in the alphabet below to view members working on these issues.
Africa Development Corps
Helps communities in Africa achieve economic and social justice through grassroots programs in education, HIV/AIDS prevention, and food security, implemented with collaborative, self-reliant volunteers.
CFC# 10716
African Solutions to African Problems
Supports community-based programs and women’s networks to help them better deliver life-affirming care for orphans and vulnerable children affected by HIV/AIDS in South Africa.
CFC# 34002
A Glimmer of Hope Foundation
Eradicating poverty in rural Ethiopia through an innovative and integrated approach with community initiatives in microcredit, clean water, education, healthcare, irrigation and animal health.
CFC# 31756
Aid for Africa
Helps African children, families and communities through a network of charities providing healthcare (HIV/AIDS, malaria), education, food, economic improvement, conservation, wildlife protection, and arts programs.
CFC# 11069
