Unveiling the newest renovations at the Nguuni Nature Sanctuary, and Haller’s first School Open Farmers Day welcoming enthusiastic participation from 347 students, learning about everything from aquaponics to composting. Vote for this amazing facility in the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards!

Land stewardship is “the most precious resource to ensure the stability and prosperity of billions of people around the world.” Sustainable land management has the power to address today’s global challenges and create a blueprint to a better future on land for all generations.

Smallholder farmers play an increasingly important role in food safety. 80% of food in developing regions is grown by smallholders, and with food demand expected to grow by more than 70% by 2050, there is a clear need to install sustainable food systems that work for these communities.

Dr Haller’s methodology extends throughout all of the work the Haller Foundation carries out today. Here we explore just a few of the ways we’re currently working to restore degraded landscapes and protect the environment.

Through white labelling, the technology underpinning the Haller Farmer’s app’s functions can be adopted by other charities around the world, but the information on the app can be adapted to reflect the needs of smallholder farmers in that region.

On International Day of Plant Health, we recognise the global challenge of plant health that affects livelihoods worldwide.

At Haller, inspired by Dr. Rene Haller's work, we are committed to supporting and celebrating local smallholder farmers in adopting pesticide-free practices that respect biodiversity and improve crop health. And increasing access to sustainable agricultural practices that ensure safe food and trade, enhancing community livelihoods globally!

Using Traditional Medicine in New Ways: World Malaria Day

For over 20 years, Haller has been at the forefront of integrating sustainable agricultural practices with comprehensive health solutions, significantly advancing the health and prosperity of rural communities. We’re spotlighting some of our pivotal healthcare initiatives to celebrate World Health Day in fostering community resilience and well-being.

Haller is proud have partnered with La Maison de l’Artemisia to add their wealth of knowledge to the Haller Farmers App. The French version of Haller Farmers is launching in April, bringing sustainable agricultural knowledge to more smallholders!

Haller will be attending ChangeNOW, the world's largest summit for planetary solutions. ChangeNOW resonates deeply with Haller’s goals and values, in aligment with crucial United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) — Climate, Biodiversity, Resources, and Inclusion. From Haller Jessica and Chloe, together with our partners, will attend the summit in Paris from the 25th - 27th March.

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.

Studies have demonstrated the increased penetration of mobile technology across Africa. But to build a more up to date picture, specifically focused on the use of technology in agriculture, Felix Young set out to survey smallholder farmers across 15 African countries.

In 2023, Haller joined forces with long-time donor the Eagle Foundation to channel efforts into two key projects: installing sanitation in the community-owned Munnawar primary school, and expanding the capacity of the Mtopanga demonstration farm.

In December 2023, the Haller team in Kenya conducted farmer training sessions in partnership with the Osiligi Charity Projects. An exciting step in our mission to scale knowledge of regenerative farming in Kenya and beyond.

What does it mean to be a tech first charity in 2024? For th Haller Foundation, it means understanding the opportunities that technology can help to unlock, and working to ensure that those potentials are realised.