The Haller way is a model for ecological community development in Africa
We take a unique approach to practical economic development using sound ecological processes premised on the belief that economy and ecology have to be in balance. Our work is inspired by the accomplishments of the well known social entrepreneur, Dr. Rene Haller, UNEP Global Laureate, who has over 50 years of experience in regenerating land in East Africa.
Haller empowers rural communities to create abundant, thriving and sustainable eco-systems. We work in collaboration with them to improve their self sufficiency through initiatives, addressing sustainable food production, safe water, accessible healthcare and education in practical and replicable ways.
To Mako,
In light of the extensive media coverage on the drought faced in the Horn of Africa, and some very harrowing footage of barren landscapes in Northern Kenya which depict families in great distress, I wanted to let you know that water conservation projects you have funded at Haller have ensured that the communities we work with are not in the same situation. The drought is clearly of great concern for the region as a whole – but despite the reduced rain fall, the water harvesting techniques the communities have learned have ensured that the rain fed dams contain enough water for them to continue to farm. The dams and wells they now have access to, and the sustainable farming techniques we have been able to teach them will have great impact in the second half of the year enabling them to continue to grow enough food to support themselves until the next rains are due in November.
We are most grateful to Mako and DFDD’s support of these projects. It has made an enormous difference to communities – the photos below taken in June 2011 show the impact this has had on their land in contrast to what we have seen in the press.
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