The role of women and food is a huge concern in sub-Saharan Africa right now.
We know that in some countries women produce up to 80 percent of the agriculture, yet they have few rights and new technologies. At the same time, communities in a number of African countries are struggling to find ways to feed themselves, faced with rising food prices, and a lack of resources and development.
However, that doesn't tell the whole story. The goal of The Africa Reporting Project is to find the real stories behind these global food issues and bring them to light.
Stories
Recent work by Africa Reporting Project students
Poultry promise
Generations of experts have dedicated their careers to finding ways to make sure children around the world have enough to eat. As Beth Hoffman reports from Uganda, some are turning to an overlooked bird to provide food and income.
‘Question Box’ answering the call to better agriculture for farmers
Gerald Businge interviews the founder and CEO of Question Box, a new initiative that is shifting the way farmers in Africa are getting their information to help boost their productivity.
The African Connection
Recent work by our African contributors
Biofuels take root in Uganda as experts warn of severe hunger
The motorbike trip to the remote village of Kimina in Masindi district is distressing; the road is narrow, potholed and dusty.
Africa’s urban farmers
Juliet Torome, a Kenyan-born reporter, writes about a new trend in urban farming throughout many African countries: absentee agriculture.
Blogs
Check out recent posts from our blogs
Food for Thought
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Reporter's Notebook
- Black journalist in Sierra Leone
- Zai Chronicles
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