Rebbie Harawa

In the rural community of Balleyara, Niger, 30 women are now equipped with transformative skills in food hygiene, agro-food processing, and marketing. This initiative is part of a larger effort to strengthen resilience in the Tillabéri region. Led by the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (@ICRISAT ) in collaboration with the International Rescue Committee (@RESCUEorg ) and local NGO ADKOUL, the training focused on processing nutrient-rich crops like millet, sorghum, groundnut, and cowpea. These crops can play a critical role in improving household food security and creating economic opportunities for women. This is more than just training; it's about empowering women to become leaders in their communities and transform their local food systems. #EmpowerWomen #FoodSecurity #Agripreneurship #Niger #OurFoodOurFuture

Principal Secretary Dr. @arvindpadhee had a productive discussion with the @ICRISAT team on application of innovation and research products to enhance farmers productivity and income in the State.

Celebrating #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience! Dr @HarawaRebbie, a trained soil scientist, currently leads #ICRISAT’s Africa Program as Regional Director. She envisions a future where talent defines opportunity and not the gender. @CGIAR #WomenInScience

We are glad to attend the TEJATI Partners Breakfast, hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, #Kenya in partnership with Innovative Academic Placement Solutions, marking the launch of the TEJATI Program & AgriEVerse Annual Festival 2024! A dynamic gathering of media, policymakers, agripreneurs, & private sector leaders to discuss youth employment, value chains, & climate-smart practices.

Dr Rebbie Harawa shared key insights on “Multifunctional Landscapes for Resilience and Land Degradation” at the strategic gathering for Advancing the Integrated Approach to Achieve Resilient Food Systems in Africa, held in Nairobi. The event highlighted the efforts to foster sustainability and food security in Sub-Saharan Africa. #Resilience #FoodSecurityAfrica

#PartnershipForTheGoals The ICRISAT delegation, led by Dr Rebbie Harawa, Regional Director for Africa, and Ms Lydia Murimi, Director of Business Development, had a successful discussion with the @IsDB_RHKampala. The discussion focused on our shared vision of transforming drylands through #agriculture development projects and strengthening dryland crop value chains for the IsDB member countries in the region.

ICRISAT and @Nature_Africa to convene Side Event at Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit #AFSH24 to foster an inclusive dialogue on managing soil health across diverse landscapes and changing climates. Read more - pressroom.icrisat.org/exploring-the-…

Its an honor to be part of this great discussion 👌. Taking the #Millets beyond #IYM23

#OutNow : "Millet's Unveiled" Episode 18 @X, exploring the rich history of #millets in #Africa. Delve into the ancient roots of Africa's relationship with millets, a cornerstone of its ecological and agricultural heritage since 5000 BC. #AfricanHeritage #MilletHistory #Fonio #Teff #Guinea @IYM2023 #IYM2023 @HarawaRebbie @AGRA_Africa @USAIDAfrica @AfDB_Group @kalro_mkulima @WFP_Mali

Join Dr Andre F van Rooyen of #ICRISAT as he challenges the 'more water, more food' notion and explores the effects of large-scale irrigation in Episode 66 of @ApplePodcasts Smart #Water Solutions. Together with hosts Hakim and Rhea, they engage in a riveting conversation about merging age-old farming wisdom with modern science. podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/66-…

Episode 14 of Millets Unveiled is here @X! Join us as we dive into the world of #millet #protein and its potential to reduce costly imports of soya and pea protein. Discover groundbreaking research by #ICRISAT and partners in the quest for millet-based industry ingredients. Watch now! @GoodFoodInst @FoundationFAR @SDattamazumdar @Durgalla @PIBAgriculture @IYM2023 #plantprotein #veganfood #protein

Thank to Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Lassine Dembélé, for inaugurating the celebration of the international year of millet in Mali @ICRISATWCA @ICRISAT @FAOMali. on Thursday, November 2. Thanks to our partners @UEauMali @ApsanProject @WFP_Mali @IssdSahel

#Millets are a hit among health-conscious folks for their nutritional prowess! Entrepreneurs are on a mission to meet this demand with innovative millet-based convenience products. This Episode 11 of "Millets Unveiled" will provide insights into how ICRISAT is supporting SMEs to create value-added, nutritious products from millets @IYM2023 @MilletsOdisha #LetsMillet #glutenfree @SreenathDixit @MVetriventhan @NourishYouIndia @MilletProject

#WFD2023 Celebrating #WorldFoodDay at #ICRISAT #Kenya! #Farmers, the backbone of our food systems, gathered at the Kiboko site for a #millet-focused field day. Dr @HarawaRebbie, Regional Director for #Africa, highlighted ICRISAT’s commitment to 'leave no one behind' through our innovations and technologies in dryland #agriculture.

🌞 🌍 Exciting news! @ICRISAT is now part of #OneCGIAR. Together, we’re paving the way for a food- and nutrition-secure future through innovative science and united efforts in another step towards food-systems safety amids the climate crisis. 🌍 on.cgiar.org/3LWw8lT

++Registration still open until tomorrow / Friday++ for our upcoming Public Seminar co-hosted by ZEF and @ICRISAT: Tuesday October 10, 2023, 4:00 PM (CEST) A changing world - #sustainable and resilient dryland food systems ▶️Register here: bit.ly/Registration-I… #FoodSystems

Excited to unveil Episode 2 of #ICRISAT's 'Millets Unveiled' series! In this second explainer under the theme #Millets for Health & Nutrition, discover the vital role of #Millets in fighting #Anemia across #Asia & #Africa. Tune in now! #HealthyMillets @CropTrust @HarvestPlus

📅 7 July 📢 Webinar: Sustainability of Millet Join SDSN for a webinar on the #sustainability of growing millet & its resilience to #climatechange. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Featuring: @HarawaRebbie @ChefPierreThiam Lauren Barredo, @UNSDSN

Blantyre in #Malawi was hit hard by catastrophic impacts of #CycloneFreddy. Children can no longer learn. Jobs are tough to find. Food is scarce. Climate justice & finance are critical for building resilience in Malawi. @UNEP committed to support.