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Empty Pesticide Containers: Safeguarding Health, Environment, and Food Security

Empty Pesticide Containers: Safeguarding Health, Environment, and Food Security

In this blog, Ikram, Y4N Global Ambassador, explores how the tools created to sustain agriculture can also endanger the balance of our environment. She says: “I’ve come to understand that protecting nature also means rethinking how we use and manage the tools of modern agriculture”. Read the full piece to learn more about pesticides, agriculture and community health in a changing climate.

#PHOTOCHALLENGE: DECEMBER 2021

#PHOTOCHALLENGE: DECEMBER 2021

That’s a wrap! 2021 has been a long yet fulfilling year for our community. While these stories bring us from mountains to deserts to coasts, they carry the complexity of raising deep concern, while also showcasing the beautiful landscapes and resilience in Afrika and its people. As you enjoy our December #PhotoChallenge, may it help you reflect on your 2021 journey and intentionally plan into the coming year!