What does SASSA mean in AFRICAN

Sustainable Agriculture for Sub Saharan Africa (SASSA) is an organization that works to promote the practice of sustainable agriculture, conservation and improvement of agricultural land and resources, and food security in Sub-Saharan African countries.

SASSA's main goal is to build capacity within local organizations in order to strengthen their ability to support the practice of sustainable agriculture and improve access to food security in the region.

SASSA works through a variety of methods including research, education, training, advocacy, technical advice, networking with local actors, facilitating partnerships among stakeholders, raising awareness about sustainable agricultural practices, promoting community-based activities around agricultural production systems, and improving access to resources for small farmers.

Yes! SASSA has many partners who support its mission including farmers' organizations from several countries in the region as well as international development agencies such as USAID and SIDA (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency).

Some successes include helping farmers access new inputs such as improved seeds or improved water management systems; increasing yields through better farming practices; increasing incomes of farmers; introducing alternative livelihoods such as agroforestry or ecotourism; assisting with local policies for natural resource management; helping smallholder producers with marketing their products.