Strengthening capacities for food security early action in the Horn of Africa
The Dryland Futures Academy aims to build the skills, expertise and know-how of people working for more resilient drylands in the Horn of Africa.
Through the Academy, its partners and collaborators, our vision is that hundreds of thousands of people working in and for dryland communities will gain opportunities to strengthen their abilities to better manage droughts and other shocks, offering robust opportunities for the 60 Million + pastoralists in the Horn of Africa to build more resilient and sustainable lives and livelihoods.
Four learning pathways
Find out below about four ‘Learning Pathways’ targeted to different audiences and purposes.
Academic and formal education
Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and vocational training for individuals to advance their learning on dryland issues
Community skills sharing
Pastoralist communities gaining livelihood and resilience building knowledge and skills
Updates
Get updated on our activities.
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Harmonizing agricultural extension curricula for dryland livestock systems
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We joined the ‘AICCRA project to develop the livestock component of an agricultural extension curriculum.
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Drylands summer school explores pastoralist resilience to shocks and uncertainties
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East Africa students examine and discuss local constructs of resilience in the drylands
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Drylands capacity development education framework now available
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Framework released to guide joint capacity development for dryland food security early warning/early action
Join and support the Academy’s efforts to mobilise and share capacities and skills.