CaReFoAfrica Consortium Holds Capacity-Building Workshop in Kisumu
A regional workshop under the Climate Resilient Food Systems in Africa (CaReFoAfrica) project was successfully held from March 9–13, 2026 at the Acacia Premier Hotel. The workshop brought together representatives from partner universities across Africa to strengthen collaboration, share knowledge, and advance training in climate-resilient agriculture and food systems.
The CaReFoAfrica project is implemented by a consortium of six African universities in partnership with a European institution. The African partners include Makerere University, Maseno University, Université d’Abomey-Calavi, Université Evangélique en Afrique, University of Eldoret, and University of the Free State. The project is supported by the European partner Hochschule Weihenstephan-Triesdorf, with overall coordination led by the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
The workshop served as a platform for academic staff, researchers, and project coordinators to review project progress, plan upcoming activities, and strengthen cooperation among participating institutions. Discussions focused on enhancing academic mobility opportunities, developing climate-focused curricula, and expanding research collaboration in the areas of climate change adaptation, sustainable agriculture, and food system resilience.
Through the CaReFoAfrica initiative, the six African universities offer a variety of degree programs related to climate change and agriculture. These programs are part of a mobility scheme that enables students to pursue specialized training at partner institutions across the consortium. Applicants seeking bursaries for degree-seeking mobility are encouraged to indicate the specific degree program and host university they wish to join.
Speaking during the workshop Prof. Regina Nyunja, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Partnerships, Research & Innovation emphasized the transformative role of education in addressing climate challenges facing Africa. By strengthening academic programs and providing opportunities for international exposure, the project aims to nurture the next generation of experts and leaders in climate-resilient agriculture.
The CaReFoAfrica project continues to create pathways for collaborative learning and research among African and European institutions, reinforcing its guiding principle: “Through education and exposure, we build future leaders in Africa.”
