Stories

Meet the people who work with us.

From Senegal to Ethiopia, we work with some incredible people and communities across six countries in Africa's drylands. Join us as we hear their stories, learn about their unique cultures, get to know their skills and knowledge, and discover the impact they're having on their land and communities. ​

BUrkina Faso

Burkina Faso, a landlocked country, is home to parts of the Sahara in the north, and dense forest and wooded savannas in the south. Most people here depend on the land to live and thrive.

Doli’s story

Combatting the climate crisis with ‘super trees’ in rural Burkina Faso

Fatimata’s story

Working with Tree Aid to grow trees to provide nutritious food all year round

Moumouni’s story

People come to learn here. It’s like a school. And we often go together to sell our products

Ghana

Ghana is home to varying landscapes, from coastal regions in the south to dry savannahs in the north. Many people here depend on the land to live and thrive. But Ghana’s climate is changing fast.

Nsormabilah’s story

The story of how Nsormabilah’s cooperative group came to be – and of the impact it has had for her,…

Kachana’s Story

“More and more there is no wood for us to cut. The forest is being depleted because everyone is trying…

Abba’s Story

Support Abba and her community to grow the roots of a greener future

Musa’s Story

Growing trees and crops that can withstand the pressures of climate change

Paulina’s Story

Families like Paulina’s are witnessing the severe devastation of the land they depend on

Ethiopia

Ethiopia is a country in East Africa, home to highlands, plateaus and dry forests. Most people here depend on the land for survival.

Derese’s Story

Unpredictable rain patterns caused by the climate crisis mean Derese’s crops often fail

A woman wearing a white headscarf, standing in front of dry shrubs, hands on her hips and smiling
Jemila’s Story

Her forest is the last green belt before the desert, but could be extinct in only 20 years

Mali

Mali is home to hot, dry landscapes — from the Sahara in the north to grassy plainlands in the south. Most people here depend on natural resources to survive.

Setou’s Story

“Agriculture is all we do, and we are entirely dependent on the rain”

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