It was in December 2005, when Dan Galbraith returned from the Games of la Francophonie in Niger, and called me, sounding distraught and depressed.  When I asked him what was wrong he said he could not get the images of the children of Niger out of his mind and that 30 children in one classroom […]

A note from our partners, Eliminate Poverty Now! Creating Niger’s Preeminent Agricultural Training Center The Dov Institute is so much more than just a school—it’s a movement that’s changing the way farming is done and making a real difference. What makes the Institute stand out is its approach. We combine hands-on learning with a business […]

It was decided years ago that a book Professor Dov Pasternak had written about horticulture in sub-Saharan Africa needed to be translated into French for it to have the most impact. Our colleague, John from Eliminate Poverty Now has gone with his wife to Niger for the next ten days, and has posted a series of blog posts […]

We sometimes measure success in terms of large accomplishments, but it is often small steps that bring the most significant impact into people’s lives. This past year was one of incremental yet meaningful change for the community we serve.     Farmers of the Future continues to move forward:  This has been a wonderful year […]