Every year since 2013, runners from across the US have partnered with Nuru International to raise awareness for farmer families who are living in extreme poverty while running the Marine Corps Marathon. Runners gather together in Washington, D.C. each year to challenge themselves mentally and physically at the People’s Marathon while shining a light on …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 2, 2021 Contact: Kellyn Lovell | info@nuruinternational.org WASHINGTON, D.C. – After many months of co-creation and adaptive learning, Nuru Nigeria was awarded $2 million in funding through USAID’s Office of Local Sustainability in support of its Building Sustainable Livelihoods (BSL) program. Notably, the award is both the largest in organizational history …
Childhood Malnutrition Around the world, more than 3 million children die from malnutrition each year. That means that every 11 seconds, a lifetime of potential is lost. In Nigeria, one million children under five die every year, and 35% of those deaths are due to causes attributable to malnutrition, making Nigeria one of six countries …
Warning: This content could be triggering to some readers, as it includes some descriptions of the horrific brutalities conducted by the former head of Boko Haram and other insurgent groups. This quarter’s analysis will explore how the death of one of the deadliest terrorist groups’ leaders will likely make the region more rather than less …
This post is the second in this blog series about farmer organizations and cooperatives. Click here to read Part 1. Farmer organizations play a vital role in helping Nuru farmers gain access to the resources necessary to increase yields and increase income. This ultimately supports their shift from subsistence farming to farming as a business. …
COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the globe, and while many countries have started to see some semblance of normalcy, the pandemic itself and the lack of access to vaccinations continues to disrupt economies and destroy livelihoods across many African countries. Nuru Ethiopia navigated the unexpected hurdles of 2020, and it continues to create impact for …
The year 2020 was a critical year for many organizations, including Nuru Kenya. Against the backdrop of seemingly endless challenges created by COVID-19 and the necessary restrictions imposed to maintain safety, Nuru Kenya’s work continued. Nuru Kenya worked with 11,000 people to increase crop yields, increase incomes, and strengthen rural agribusinesses. As COVID-19 emerged last …
As many industrialized nations begin to emerge from the COVID-19 global pandemic and reopen their economies, much of the rest of the world is still reeling as mass vaccination remains out of reach. At the time of writing, less than 1% of the total population of the continent of Africa has been vaccinated (NYT) In addition …
Courage is resolve amidst adversity. This is my reflection as countries of the world pass the one-year mark of COVID-19 entering their borders and infecting their citizens. For much of Sub-Saharan Africa, the spread of COVID-19 turned markets upside down. The pandemic disrupted value chains, and it choked off vital economic flows to countries and …
“Restore Our Earth” is the theme for Earth Day 2021. To “restore” is to repair, rebuild, or renew. These words, emotions, and actions are front of mind for the entire global community these days. At Nuru, we believe that local communities and their local economies are the best places to cultivate lasting meaningful choices. These …
Today is World Health Day, an annual celebration that aims to create awareness around a specific health priority determined by the World Health Organization. This year’s theme of “building a fairer, healthier world for everyone,” brings awareness to the global injustices exacerbated by COVID-19. Strides made in addressing food insecurity, gender and health inequality, and …
Today is world water day, a day set aside to globally recognize the importance of clean water. In Ethiopia, Nuru has been focused on helping the farming communities it serves to improve access to clean water. In 2020, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Nuru Ethiopia successfully repaired and established clean water sources. These water sources …
It’s International Women’s Day! At Nuru Nigeria, we celebrate by putting women front and center of our programs, not just today, but every day. In northeast Nigeria, women traditionally do not have as much power in decision-making as men in the household. However, when more economic power is placed in the hands of women, they …
At Nuru, a firm belief remains constant: the best way to cultivate lasting meaningful choices is from within the community, within the household, and within the farmer. Nuru focuses on better yields, higher incomes, more savings, and locally-led dialogues. Through this, Nuru ensures that farmers like Joshua Makira Chacha in Kenya, Denknesh Abro in Ethiopia, …
In August 2020, Nuru Kenya began expanding into Homa Bay County, Kenya. Nuru Kenya has been serving farmers, growing leaders, and strengthening cooperatives in Migori County since 2008, and now it is building on that momentum in Homa Bay County. Why Homa Bay? Nuru intends to address the prevalent poverty and other socio-economic inequalities …