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.

This International Women’s Day, Haller highlights the vital role of female farmers in combating poverty and food insecurity. Women perform up to 60% of agricultural labor in parts of Africa, yet their contributions remain overlooked. Discover how Haller empowers women with training, resources, and support to boost yields, improve livelihoods, and break cycles of inequality.

Despite their outsized importance in the global food system, female farmers face a growing number of challenges. Not only do these obstacles negatively impact individual female smallholders, they fundamentally undermine global efforts to address hunger and poverty.

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.