Niger

In Soucoucoutane, Niger, local farmers and SWISSAID have revived the production of a traditional onion variety. Thanks to the vegetable, new economic opportunities and improved food security are on the horizon again.

How can we maintain hope when climate change threatens people’s survival? This is the challenge facing the inhabitants of the Fabidji commune in Niger, whose crops are being affected by the disastrous effects of climate change. A project aims to strengthen their resilience through agroecology.

Water is a scarce resource in Niger and climate change is further exacerbating the situation. Periods of drought are followed by sudden, intense flooding. Children and young people, who make up a large proportion of the population, are particularly affected. Projects such as the construction of water towers and training in water management help them to cope with the extreme conditions.

To have access to clean water and toilets in the school compound. Improve the health of communities through the knowledge conveyed by the children. Learning basic nutrition through school gardens: this is the promise of the Blue Schools that are flourishing in the four corners of the world. Like here in Niger, where awareness and infrastructures improve the health of the population.

The war in Ukraine has drastic effects worldwide. Especially in our African partner countries, the consequences are worrying. People who were already threatened by hunger before are now facing food shortages and price increases for basic foodstuffs. On this page you will find news and developments in our partner countries.

The CROPS4HD program takes place in four SWISSAID countries. In Niger, it revalorizes forgotten traditional crops that hold great nutritional potential for peasant families. Resistant and adapted to the climate, they are a real solution to the problems faced by Nigerien families.

Water is central to the lives of people in rural communities in Niger. In these regions, we strive to raise awareness among the population for a sustainable and optimal management of this resource and to secure its access. To avoid tensions, accidents and exodus.

A brochure to raise awareness among Nigerian farmers and help them to face the seed industry lobby. Together, SWISSAID and the association BEDE, have developed an informative and educational document intended to support small farmers and keep the traditional seed system in place.