Help young lives learn how to farm in Africa

Dear Supporters,

We regret to inform you that our ROOTBiz workshop session scheduled for September 28, 2024, has been canceled due to heavy rains that made roads impassable and recent lockdowns in Bamenda in the month of September and early this October caused by ongoing conflicts. These circumstances have significantly hindered our ability to reach the community.

We are committed to rescheduling the workshop and hope to announce a new date by the end of October. Our team is actively exploring options to ensure we can provide this valuable training and support as soon as possible.

We greatly appreciate your understanding and continued support during these challenging times. Your contributions are vital to our mission, and we will keep you updated on our progress.

Warm regards,
NASLA-Africa

Links:

• Guardian Post News report on the lock down and situation

Dear Supporters and Friends,

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our supporters and especially the GlobalGiving team for their generous contribution of $1,000. Your support has been instrumental in helping us relocate our team from the conflict-affected region of Bamenda to a safer city. This move ensures that our operations continue smoothly and our mission remains intact.

We are excited to announce that two new volunteers, Mathias and Jana, have joined our team, starting 1st August 2024. They will be pivotal in handling community relations, assisting with social media and fieldwork, further strengthening our efforts on the ground.

A pre-planning meeting with community stakeholders for our next ROOT Biz outreach was held, with our team represented by our new volunteer Mathias. This meeting was crucial for aligning our upcoming session with community needs. Due to the urgent relocation of our team, the ROOT Biz session initially planned for August has been postponed to the end of September 2024. 

Additionally, on team capacity building, we are organizing a virtual training program for our team including new volunteers. Coordinated by Lizandra, the training will feature a team of five international professionals based in Austria and the UK. The sessions will cover crucial areas such as grant writing, strategic planning, communication, financial management, and nonprofit infrastructure development etc.

Furthermore, our initiative to expand ROOT Biz and support youths affected by the war continues. With summer holidays ending this August 31, and schools resuming in the first week of September, we will be providing some vulnerable children from NW/SW with essential school supplies such as books, bags, and writing materials etc. We siezed this chanced to invite anyone willing to contribute to this meaningful cause to make a donation through our GlobalGiving page. Your support will make a significant difference.

Thank you for your unwavering support and dedication.

We love you as always.