Strengthening local food systems for a sustainable future for some African countries

Small but effective initiatives are transforming food security in vulnerable communities. In Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, agriculture and livestock are crucial to food security. Pro-ARIDES aims to strengthen the resilience of these food systems. The programme's efforts are transforming lives by improving household nutrition, equipping local farmers with skills and resources for sustainable agriculture, and promoting peaceful, collective use of natural resources. The Kélègnè Women's Cooperative is an inspiring example of these efforts. The Kélègnè women's cooperative in Nébia, Burkina Faso In the village of Nébia, in the Dassa commune of Burkina Faso, the Kélègnè women's cooperative is a beacon of resilience and community spirit. The cooperative, whose name means "community is good", has 67 members (65 women and 2 men). They manage a one-hectare community garden, growing crops such as onions, tomatoes, peppers, sorrel and potatoes. This garden not only provides food for household ...