Rain For The Sahel And Sahara

 Newmarket     New Hampshire

http://www.rain4sahara.org     << Visit Website

Coverage:  International

Categories:  Hunger/Poverty, Overseas Aid, [ View All ]

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Rain for the Sahel and Sahara Charity Profile

The nomads of Niger –the poorest country in the world -- have thrived in the desert for over a thousand years but today live a marginal existence. These unique cultures are threatened by drought and climate change. The nomads’ fertile pastureland has been taken for farming; they are forced to live in the ever more arid desert regions. In a region where little aid is available, Rain for the Sahel and Sahara (RAIN) is a consistent presence. Our staff is all local people, our programs are the result of community brainstorming sessions – we are revitalizing communities assailed by poverty. They are ready to attain new skills, improve their lives.

RAIN’s mission is to work with nomadic peoples of West Africa to improve their lives through education, water security, agriculture, and income-producing activities. These locally rooted programs promote literacy and empowerment while sustaining nomadic traditions throughout the Sahel and Sahara.

Rain for the Sahel and Sahara Volunteer Information

We have volunteer opportunities available. Please visit our website for more information.