Irrigation on rise in Africa as farmers face erratic weather
Interest in irrigation is surging but better women's land rights, access to clean energy, loans and training are needed
Mapping exercise of potential partner organisations at the BRACED inception workshop
A participant looks at a mapping exercise of potential partner organisations at the BRACED inception workshop in Dakar, Senegal, in February 2015. TRF/Laurie Goering
Humanitarian history' made in Uganda as forecast-based financing is launched on the ground
Can putting relief supplies in place before a disaster save lives and cash?
‘Zaman Lebidi’ means ‘the changing world’
Can we improve the livelihoods of the most vulnerable people through agricultural capacity-building activities and disseminate weather forecast and other climate information in local languages using text/voice messages and radio?
What have we learned from disasters so far?
It's not what you might think
Monitoring and evaluation in a local context
How can BRACED projects measure changes in households' level of resilience?
Children take the lead in cyclone early warnings in Bangladesh
"If we can teach schoolchildren how to respond to cyclone warnings, they'll convey the message to their families and communities as well"
With trees disappearing, Malawi turns to "earth bag" houses
Innovative construction technique could be cheaper, safer and protect the country’s dwindling forests
Countries need more than money to cope with shocks - report
The countries that tend to be doing better are the ones who have a more inclusive approach to growth
Kale power: Water for crops gives women in Kenya's drylands a voice
"Given our group's success, men are now letting the members speak to the rest of the village and make decisions at a family level."