In August, local women farmers in Jiffarong took part in a second food processing training. This time it was requested by the farmers themselves, as a reminder of certain processing techniques they were particularly interested in. They wanted to refresh how to make pepper sauce and dukula, a traditional Gambian nutritious grain mix, similar to … Read more
As part of the ecological farming training organised in Jiffarong, local farmers had the opportunity to learn about composting and prepare compost together. The training was supported by a grant from Symbioosi ry. The training was led by FFHC agriculture extension worker Lamin Nyabally, his assistant Olie Gaye, and FFHC Project Manager Abdou Karim Badjie. … Read more
Welcome to celebrate the harvest feast at Turntable urban gardening center at Pasila’s old roundhouse, on Saturday 5th of September 16-22. Join us for a relaxed day filled with community, creativity, and shared experiences. The event is open for all and free of charge. MUSIC Lätsä is one of the most distinctive songwriters in Finland, … Read more
The 2025 data from Jiffarong community garden shows that women farmers have significantly strengthened both their income in dalasis, and production in kilos, compared to the previous year. Across key indicators such as income, production, crop diversity, and food security, the results reflect the growing impact of agricultural training and adoption of new techniques. The … Read more
Like every year, Tesito Project held its annual network meeting, bringing together environmental stakeholders in Gambia to strengthen collaboration on forest and environmental mapping. The meeting provided an important space for dialogue, knowledge sharing, and joint reflection on sustainable forest management. Participants represented government institutions, Kafuta Forest School, civil society organizations, and local communities working … Read more
What would your dream event look like? Would it involve urban activism, underground culture, board games, avant-garde circus, daytime raves, or perhaps something completely different? Now is your chance to make that dream a reality!Instructions below: 1. Gather a group of Helsinki residents under the age of 29.2. What kind of event do you think the city … Read more
Call for Work try-out positions at Turntable: Feb/Mar-May/June, May-Aug, Sept-Dec 2024 (4 months, 20h/week) Dodo is looking for two people from Helsinki for a four-month work trial at the urban agriculture center Turntable in Pasila. In the February/March-May/June period, seedling cultivation will begin, spring events will be organized and Turntable will be renovated. In the … Read more
In November 2025, Kafuta Forest School hosted a hands-on mapping and forest monitoring training in Kiang West National Park. The event brought together forestry students who were eager to strengthen their skills in satellite based fire detection. Supported by Tesito, the training aimed to prepare young forestry professionals to protect forest landscapes in the face … Read more
Ethical Christmas giftSurprise your friend with a unique Christmas gift that protects forests and supports sustainable livelihoods in The Gambia! You will receive an e-card via email. The Tesito project, funded by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and led by Dodo, aims to promote forest conservation in The Gambia, Senegal, and Guinea-Bissau through joint mapping … Read more
In 2025, Manondroala Madagascar continued its collaboration with Dodo to support the development of geospatial skills within forestry and environmental institutions in The Gambia, Senegal, and Guinea-Bissau. As digital tools increasingly guide environmental monitoring and natural resource management, the program aimed to provide practical training on GIS and remote sensing methods that participants could apply … Read more