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Read more about the article GetCare Foundation Launches RECLAIM: A Systems-Based Model for Land Restoration and Livelihood Transition in Ghana

GetCare Foundation Launches RECLAIM: A Systems-Based Model for Land Restoration and Livelihood Transition in Ghana

GetCare Foundation has officially launched RECLAIM — Restoring Ecosystems and Communities through Land Agroforestry and Inclusive Mining Models, a flagship initiative designed to address one of Ghana’s most pressing development challenges: the intersection of land degradation, informal mining economies, and rural livelihood vulnerability. RECLAIM is not a standalone project. It is a systems-based platform under GetCare’s Rural Economic Transition System (RETS)—an integrated framework that supports communities to move from survival economies to structured and regenerative economies. Through RECLAIM, GetCare Foundation is advancing a scalable model that combines ecological restoration, economic transition, and market-led agricultural development.

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Read more about the article The Downside Effects of Inorganic Chemicals in Farming and the Implications on West Africa’s Food Security

The Downside Effects of Inorganic Chemicals in Farming and the Implications on West Africa’s Food Security

West Africa has one of the fastest-growing populations in the world, projected to reach over 540 million people by 2050 (UN DESA). Ensuring reliable, affordable, and nutritious food for this expanding population remains a critical challenge. For decades, governments and development partners have promoted inorganic agrochemicals—synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides—as the quickest pathway to boost yields, close food deficits, and modernize agriculture.

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