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HRNS’ Work and Impact in Uganda
Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung (HRNS) supports smallholder families in Uganda to take a proactive role in shaping their lives in an informed and self-determined way. We are convinced that diversified production is the backbone of rural well-being. It reduces risks of...
“I see my achievements every day”
You have been following our Youth Reporter Shivan’s coverage of Fatumah and Razak who are Youth in Uganda for two years now and it is time to catch up on their lives since the last time Shivan spoke to them. "My life has changed. My capacity has changed. I am able to...
Transforming Mindsets to Achieve Sustainable Livelihoods
When development projects come to an end, final Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) is done to prove the impact of the projects. However, many may argue that statistics do not fully quantify the extent to which lives are changed. They do not tell you how much it means...
Agriculture as Opportunity for Rural Youth in Uganda
Dorothy and Moses are among 90 other youth who proudly flashed their smiles and certificates in September 2021 after completing their one-year course in the Kaweri Youth Development Project (KYDP) which is implemented by Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung (HRNS) in Mubende...
Agriculture as a Lucrative Alternative to Migration in Uganda: A Young Couple’s Story
For young people in rural Uganda, poverty and lack of employment opportunities are grand challenges that prevent them from securing their basic needs and often leads to migration. Although agriculture presents a lucrative livelihood opportunity, many young people have...
Building Something That Matters: Esperanza’s Story
For María Esperanza López and the rest of her family, coffee has always been part of their history. “I remember my father looking over our coffee plantations and watching my mother craft brooms from remnant farm material to sell at the local market.” María is a 40...
The Power of Youth in Coffee: An Inspiring Story from Huehuetenango
About the Author Michaela Tomchek has worked within the specialty coffee industry for over six years – spending time in the Coffee Belt, researching how to promote sustainable development amongst the communities responsible for coffee production. She currently works...
Better Results Through Collaboration in Development Cooperation
A Virtual Discussion Panel During the Digital German Foundations Day 2021 Too many cooks spoil the broth? This isn’t the case if the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung (DSW), Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung...
Confidence in a Sustainable Coffee Future for South Sumatra
Sustainable coffee from Indonesia has huge potentials. On any given morning, when travelling through the western parts of South Sumatra one may be forgiven for thinking that all is well in this beautiful countryside. In the distance the rolling hills are covered with...
Youth Entrepreneurship on the Rise: TeamUp Uganda Life Stories
You have been following our Youth Reporter Shivan’s coverage of Jamidah and Thaddeus for a few months now and it is time to catch up on their lives since the last time Shivan spoke to them.The joy in Jamidah’s eyes is not only captivating but shows the optimism she...
aCLIMAtar, the new online platform developed to keep farms suitable for coffee growing
The Alliance of Bioversity International, the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), and Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung (HRNS) have launched “aCLIMAtar”, an online platform that allows users to explore the coffee regions of their interest via an online map...
Away, but Not Away: How Partnerships Stay Engaged with Local Communities During Challenging Times like COVID-19
About the Author: Dr. Leona Henry is a senior research associate at the Reinhard Mohn Institute of Management, (University Witten/Herdecke). Her research focuses on cross-sector collaboration in the context of sustainability and sustainable development. In this...
Making Coffee Production Circular: Turning Waste into a Valuable Resource
Circular economy in coffee production: The potential to reuse coffee pulp, organic waste from pruning and other field activities as well as waste water from coffee processing is underestimated. Used efficiently these wastes can enhance the productivity of coffee farms...
Agriculture, Water, Health – New Prospects for Rural Youth in Uganda
Uganda has one of the youngest populations in Africa, with an average age of less than 16 years. 80 % of the unemployed are youth. The country faces significant challenges in meeting the needs of the youth. Especially in rural regions, young people have hardly any...
Youth Development Project: How Farming Can Become a Business
About the author: Claudia Huber is the founder of devImpact, an advisory company focusing on the development of inclusive financial ecosystems as a means to promote economic development and sustainable livelihoods. The Youth Development Project (YDP) in Uganda was...
Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung’s 3 minutes campaign wins iF DESIGN AWARD 2021
Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung’s 3 minutes campaignwins iF DESIGN AWARD 2021 An iF DESIGN AWARD 2021 has been given to the 3 minutes-Campaign for Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung’s (HRNS) program Coffee Kids. With the purpose to raise attention for the needs of the next...
Webinar: Innovación Tecnológica y Cambio Climático Disponible en Línea
Accede a la grabación completa de nuestro webinar! Recursos Adicionales: ¡Nueva app "aCLIMAtar"! Una herramienta de apoyo en la toma de decisiones para la adaptación climática en las comunidades cafetalera de América Central. Empieza a usar aCLIMAtar ahora: ¡Descarga...
It’s Bean Too Hot: A filmmaker’s journey to Tanzania
About the author: Hedvika Michnová is currently finalizing her studies in Marine and Natural History Photography at Falmonth University in the UK. In addition to her broad experience in photography and filmmaking, she is also passionate about open water diving,...
HRNS Joins the Cool Farm Alliance
Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung (HRNS) has joined a powerful community of climate change fighters in a network called the Cool Farm Alliance (CFA). HRNS officially became a member of the alliance in February 2021, and by doing so has joined forces with over 100...
Webinar Recording Now Online: Being cool has never been so hot
View the Webinar Recording! Additional Resources: Learn more abour the initiative for coffee&climate (c&c) here: Webinar Questions & Answers Question 1: Who developed the future suitability maps for Uganda and Honduras? What method was used? Answer:...
Increasing Gender Equality not only Empowers Women – it Empowers Everyone!
Throughout East Africa, patriarchal norms and customs often limit the voice of women in the household. This not only affects their access to household resources, but also their say in household finances and decision-making. Promoting a gender-conscious farming...