Desertification, Agriculture, Indigenous Knowledge and Health

United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification

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Education Kit on Combating Desertification

http://www.unesco.org/new/en/natural-sciences/environment/ecological-sciences/specific-ecosystems/drylands-desertification/publications-drylands-desertification/learning-to-combat-desertification/


Traditional African medicine is a holistic discipline involving extensive use of indigenous herbalism combined with aspects of African spirituality.

Despite numerous attempts at government interference, this ancient system of healing continues to thrive in Africa and practitioners can be found in many other parts of the world.

http://trytostayhealthy.blogspot.com/2010/12/traditional-african-medicine.html


Herbal Medicine and Its Powerful Healing Properties

Did You Know That Herbal Medicine Is As Old As Time?

In the ancient world there were no medical doctors and when people became unwell they would go to the village elder with the knowledge of the healing effects of various plant leaves, stem, flower and root that grew wild in the local natural environment.

Medicine from herbs is one of oldest forms of healthcare. It has a long and respected history of plants and parts of the plant being used for medicinal purposes based on the observation and testing of indigenous people.
Use of leaves, flowers, stems, berries, and roots of plants to prevent, relieve, treat and cure various medical conditions is known as herbal medicine.

http://healthnew.org/2010/12/herbal-medicine-and-its-powerful-healing-properties/

Sustainable agriculture A pathway out of poverty for East Africa’s rural poor Examples from Kenya and Tanzania

http://www.sustainet.org/download/sustainet_publication_eafrica_part1.pdf