Tag Archives: agriculture

Agriculture in East Africa

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Marcia Bujold

  Hands of Action Uganda’s priority is to invest in agriculture The rapidly deteriorating climate, growing population and rising food prices pose a threat to the global food production the world over. In December 2010, the Time Magazine headline read: … Continue reading →

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Famine knows no border

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Marcia Bujold

Another Painful Famine and Poverty attacks Africa! There is hunger once again.   The worst famine in recent memory has gripped regions in Somalia, producing another painful humanitarian crisis in Africa.  According to the United Nations, tens of thousands of … Continue reading →

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Food crisis in East Africa

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Marcia Bujold

    Where is the answer to food crisis in East Africa?   Uganda could be the next country hit by alarming malnutrition rates due to the drought which has sparked famine in southern Somalia and hunger in Kenya, Ethiopia … Continue reading →

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The Fish are Goats!

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Marcia Bujold

  Hands of Action Uganda from Design for Docs on Vimeo.   Hands of Action Launches Goat Project for Needy Families We all know the old saying that begins, if you give a man a fish, you can feed him … Continue reading →

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Plant a Tree, Save a Life

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Marcia Bujold

    Hands of Action Uganda celebrates World Environment Day 2011, June 5 The combined force of rural electrification, industrialization and community agro-forestry participation will prevent deforestation in Uganda World Environment Day is a global celebration and call for action … Continue reading →

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