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The H.E.L.P Team | Field Journey
At The H.E.L.P Team, we believe that real solutions come from real experiences on the ground.
Our field journey took us across Morocco, Senegal, and The Gambia, where we immersed ourselves in local communities to understand traditional food systems, cultural practices, and sustainable livelihoods.
Our Field Journey Across North & West Africa
Morocco: Women-Led Cooperatives & Traditional Foods
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Explored the High Atlas Mountains, Essaouira, Agadir, and Dakhla, witnessing centuries-old agricultural practices.
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Engaged with women-led cooperatives producing Argan oil and traditional soaps, supporting economic empowerment and cultural heritage.
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Documented nutrient-rich local diets, including ancient grains, barley, and date-based foods.
Senegal: Baobabs, Traditional Cuisine & Community Resilience
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Studied the savannah and river regions, observing the multipurpose uses of baobab trees, from nutrition to livelihoods.
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Participated in preparing traditional foods, tasting local cereals and mint teas (Ataya), and learning about bitter fruits like Saba (Mad)in Wolof.
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Gained insights into nutrition practices, community rituals, and sustainable agriculture.
Current
Engagement
We are working closely with the community of Ilesha and Oba (Dr.) Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III, the Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, the living descendant of Oduduwa, to build flagship programmes centred on cultural and heritage preservation, the heart of community wellbeing.
We also collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, the Ministry of Youth Development, and The Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC) to strengthen our systemic impact.
Trusted by community leaders and implemented across multiple regions.
