How René Haller became a Wilding Pioneer – in Africa
René Haller transformed the barren landscape on the Kenyan coast from quarrying to a thriving eco-system. Environmental activist Julia Hales MBE has written on his life and the evolution of The Haller Foundation.
Elevating Female Farmers: Driving Change Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Empowering female farmers across sub-Saharan Africa is key to driving economic growth, food security, and gender equality. Discover how organizations are unlocking opportunities for women in agriculture, helping them build sustainable livelihoods and break cycles of poverty.
Haller Welcomes Our New Product Manager
Welcome, Kay Sogo as Haller's new Project Manager! With a strong track record in product management and a passion for sustainable development, Kay will drive the growth and innovation of our mobile apps and partnerships worldwide, helping smallholder farmers thrive globally.
Haller at 20.
Over 20 years, the challenges facing the smallholder communities Haller was set up to serve have shifted and evolved. But our approach remains rooted in a mission to bring together ecology and economy.
Tell the Bees: Preserving and Encouraging Biodiversity
Bees play a critical role in the global food chain, pollinating around three-quarters of the world’s flowering plants which produce 90% of the world’s food. The FAO has estimated that one out of every three bites of food we eat depends on bee pollination.
The Haller Farmers App in Action: Stories from Kenya
As part of our new app launch, we wanted to take some time to reflect with our team in Kenya on the impact of the app to date, and why continued innovation is so important.
A Refreshed Haller Farmers App
We’re delighted to launch a refreshed version of our award-winning Haller Farmers App, now available to download on the App and Google Play Stores.
UN's World Youth Skills Day: Empowering the Next Generation Through Agriculture
The 15th of July marks the United Nations' World Youth Skills Day, focusing on "Youth Skills for Peace and Development." At Haller, we bridge the gap between education and employment through lifelong learning and community engagement. Our Haller Farmers App empowers youth with sustainable agriculture skills, benefiting people, the planet, and the economy.
4 ways the Haller Farmers App fights Climate Change
Amidst the escalating impacts of climate change in East Africa, the Haller Farmers App, launched by the Haller Foundation, emerges as a vital resource. Focused on nature-based solutions, the app imparts over 50 years of farming expertise, promoting climate-smart planting and the cultivation of indigenous crops to enhance land and soil quality. Embracing sustainability, it encourages innovative practices like using recycled materials as planters. Beyond environmental benefits, the app contributes to community resilience by diversifying food supplies, fostering economic stability, and preparing the next generation for sustainable farming practices, offering a tangible response to the urgent challenges posed by climate change in the region.
