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Sierra Leone: FAO and Mabunduka Agro Farmers Association team up to boost green jobs
2023
Freetown, Sierra Leone – On 7 December, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Mabunduka Agro Farmers Association have signed a letter of intent expressing their interest in working together on promoting green job opportunities in the agrifood sector in Sierra Leone.
Mabunduka Agro Farmers Association is...
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Creating jobs in agriculture for youth with disabilities in Kenya
2023
Many talented youth with disabilities face challenges in accessing decent jobs. Promoting quality work opportunities is essential to break the vicious cycle of poverty and exclusion.
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FAO's work on rural migration
2023
Poverty and food insecurity are on the rise and the world is facing an unprecedented global food crisis. The deterioration of rural livelihoods, accelerated by climate change, is leading millions of people to migrate, especially within their own countries. Rural populations are among the most vulnerable to both extreme weather...
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Mayram's story: Succeeding back at home in Senegal
2023
Mayram followed her husband to Côte d'Ivoire, but she found adjusting to life there too difficult and decided to return home, in Senegal. She is one of the 120 young returning and potential migrants who took part in training sessions on agribusiness that helped them kick-start their agricultural activities.
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Regaining a rural future
2023
Traditionally a destination for migrants, Senegal has become a country of transit and outmigration. Youth leave rural areas in search of employment opportunities and face many risks during their journey. For those who decide to return, reintegration is not always easy.
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