Gum Arabic, Sahelian Gold
Improving the gum arabic value chain structure to increase the income of local communities Since 2009, SOS SAHEL has been working on a gum tree
Discover a catalog of field projects led by SOS SAHEL. These various initiatives are part of our Green Initiative and capitalize on SOS SAHEL’s 45 years of experience in the Sahelian strip. The main objective of each project is to create sustainable and resilient economic development opportunities in the territories of the Great Green Wall.
Improving the gum arabic value chain structure to increase the income of local communities Since 2009, SOS SAHEL has been working on a gum tree
Developing resilient agricultural systems and transforming the living conditions of local communities by strengthening the gum arabic sector and increasing access to water This project
Fostering new economic opportunities and improving the resilience of communities This project aims to boost the economic development of fonio, an essential cereal for food
Creating new economic opportunities and empowering women This ambitious project in the the South-Eastern part of the country aims to boost and promote the fonio
Disseminating innovative practices to support the goat industry and strengthen the resilience of breeders This region is one that is traditionally characterized by high poverty
Boosting agricultural production by creating service centers for 350,000 smallholder farmers Since 2019, Beog Puuto has been one of the most ambitious projects of SOS
Strengthening women’s livelihoods by fostering new economic opportunities Aloe vera is a product that’s well-adapted to the arid Sahelian climate. This project aims to develop
Revolutionizing the supply of resources in Sahelian cities through urban agroforestry models Africa is urbanizing faster than any continent to date. Cities are expanding rapidly