To mark International Women’s Day 2026, the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) is spotlighting how investing in women and girls is generating measurable gains across Africa’s higher education and agricultural innovation systems. Responding to the global calls to action “Give to Gain” and “Rights, Justice and Action for All Women and Girls,” RUFORUM is demonstrating how ...

As we mark International Women’s Day under the theme “Give to Gain,” we celebrate the strength, resilience, and generosity of women across the globe. Today, we honor their journeys, recognize the milestones achieved, and reflect on the countless contributions that collectively drive our shared progress. This day reminds us of the transformative power of giving and the growth it fosters ...

RUFORUM and the Global Forum on Agricultural Research and Innovation (GFAiR) convened the Transformative Teaching of Neglected and Underutilized Species (NUS) workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, on 11-12 December 2025. The workshop brought together more than 50 participants from different parts of the world, including universities, research institutes, civil society, and private sector actors. The meeting launched the Collective Action on ...

8-9 May, 2026, Haramaya, Ethiopia The International Conference on Building Climate Resilient Agriculture, Health and Tourism for Sustainable Livelihood Through AI and Technological Innovations aims to provide a global platform for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, industry leaders, and development practitioners to exchange knowledge, share innovative research findings and explore interdisciplinary solutions to enhance climate-resilient agriculture, health and tourism through integration of ...

1.0 Background Agroecology has emerged as a critical and transformative approach for addressing Africa’s persistent food and nutrition security challenges while simultaneously safeguarding environmental sustainability, biodiversity, and climate resilience. Across Sub-Saharan Africa, food systems are increasingly under pressure from climate variability, land degradation, declining soil fertility, loss of biodiversity, and socio-economic inequalities that disproportionately affect smallholder farmers, women, and youth. ...

It is with deep sadness that the RUFORUM Secretariat learnt about the passing of Ms. Pamela Tumwebaze, the Director of Student Affairs at our member university – Uganda Christian University. On behalf of all the colleagues at the RUFORUM Secretariat and Network, the Executive Secretary extends deep-felt condolences to the family and the university fraternity. Our prayers are with the ...