Information Resources

Baobab Journal: The  journal, published three times a year, is primarily a forum for ALIN Network members to exchange development ideas and experiences on ALIN's five key thematic areas of focus i.e agricultural production techniques, environment management, market information, gender, health and HIV and AIDS. ALIN had by 2009 published 55 issues of the Baobab over a period of 18 years for its members, most of whom are change agents based at the grassroot level. Baobab CDs are also available and focus on topical areas such as agricultural techniques, participatory rural appraisal, cereal banks, community development projects, savings and credit, forestry, pastoralism, gender, water development, health, appropriate technologies and food security.

Joto Afrika: The journal is produced by ALIN in partnership with the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) Knowledge Services and the AfricaAdapt Network. Joto Afrika focuses on thematic areas around climate change adaptation and development. It draws lessons, experiences and practical information from across sub-Saharan Africa including summaries of academic research on climate change, written in a clear easy-to-read style, case studies of community based knowledge and action in response to climate change and feedback from readers. It targets NGOs, government officials, researchers, decision makers, planning departments, CBOs and all individuals in Africa who need to know about climate change adaptation at the regional and local level. First issue was produced in June 2009.

Leisa for Eastern Africa: In May 2009, ALIN joined the Leisa (Low External Input and Sustainable Agriculture) network as one of its six global hubs. A product of this partnership is the Leisa for Eastern Africa, a journal that identifies promising technologies involving little or marginal external inputs, but building on local knowledge and traditional technologies involving small-holder farmers. It highlight success stories from small-scale farmers, and provides accounts for practical experiences on farming methods, debates, background information to news on knowledge and information on sustainable small holder farming around the world. Leisa journal targets farmers, field workers, researchers, and policy makers.

News about Arid Lands

Rural communities need to be educated about climate change As climate change effects like reduced rainfall, diseases and famine strike the core livelihood for rural people, environmental organisations have taken the message of how to reduce Read more

Videos about Arid Lands

The Beginning Of The End The levels of water in Lake Naivasha have been declining with each passing day. This has been attributed to many factors like climate change, human encroachment of riparian land and natural Read more

Publications - Baobab , Joto Afrika , KEA - Africa

Baobab Magazine The magazine, published four times a year, is primarily a forum for ALIN Network members to exchange development ideas and experiences on ALIN's five key thematic areas of focus i.e agricultural production Read more

Climate Change Adaptation

ALIN is also involved in the dissemination of information and knowledge on climate change and adaptation practices throught a journal (Joto Africa) and community level climate change adaptation videos a watch video about climate chage

Volunteer @ ALIN

ALIN, Community Information Volunteers program was born in 2006 with an aim to increased documentation and improve the quality of development Read More from volunteer program

Baobab

Joto Africa

Technology Donation for NGOs