CURRENT PROJECTS
The projects presented here are currently supported by Edhen. Earlier projects, short-term assignments and advisory mandates, such as OASIS and R-MORINGA in The Gambia, are not listed.
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Edhen works exclusively with projects that create real value for people and the planet.
HMH - Education & Agroforestry Project
Client: Hold My Hand, Zurich, Switzerland
Location: Osinantei, Loita region, Kenya
Status: Ongoing
In recent years, many Maasai families have become more settled and gained access to farming land. However, limited agricultural knowledge, food insecurity, access to water and a lack of reliable income opportunities remain important challenges.
The project’s main focus is supporting the Osinantei School, which has grown from 50 to 300 pupils with HMH’s support. In addition, an agroforestry and permaculture learning site has been established, and a well is currently under construction. The learning site enables students and parents to gain practical experience in regenerative agriculture. Another important focus is supporting women, who often play a proactive role in improving household livelihoods and strengthening their communities.
Edhen’s Support: Edhen supports the project with expertise in agroforestry, education and holistic project management. A key focus is co-developing context-specific solutions with local communities and project partners. Our work includes:
- Participatory project evaluation, including multi-stakeholder interviews and an assessment of local needs
- Decision-oriented recommendations and strategic planning
- Implementation planning and support throughout the project cycle
- Facilitation of collaboration between local communities, practitioners and researchers
- Project and proposal development
Results & Next Steps: In 2026, Edhen completed the project evaluation: Sereke, F. (2026).Project Evaluation and Multi-Stakeholder Interviews - Focusing on Education & Agroforestry in Osinantei, Kenya.
The evaluation provides an important basis for developing the next project phase from 2027 to 2030. The ongoing collaboration now focuses on strategic planning, project development and proposal preparation.
Maternité Désirée: Natural Family Planning
Client: Maternité Désirée, Monthey, Switzerland
Location: Borgou and Atacora, Benin
Research partner: Université de Parakou
Status: Ongoing
For more than ten years, Maternité Désirée has supported women and couples in Benin through an educational approach to natural family planning. The project responds to the need for accessible family-planning options that respect personal choice and local sociocultural realities.
The project also strengthens collaboration between practice and research. In 2025, Maternité Désirée and the University of Parakou organised Benin’s first scientific conference dedicated to natural family-planning methods (Planification Familiale Naturelle - PFN).
Edhen’s Support: Edhen supports the project with expertise in scientific evaluation, project development and fundraising. Our work includes:
- Scientific evaluation and multi-stakeholder surveys, in collaboration with the Université de Parakou
- Independent facilitation between international and local project partners
- Decision-oriented recommendations for the programme
- Project and proposal development, fundraising and partnership building
- Reports, publications and communication materials for different audiences
Results & Next Steps: The first evaluation report was: Küchler, F., Sambieni, E. and Sereke, F. (2025). Évaluation de l’efficacité et de l’acceptation de Maternité Désirée dans les départements du Atacora et Borgou, Bénin.
This scientific survey was conducted including 206 women trained between 2022 and 2024. It found an effectiveness rate of 83% and high levels of approval.
The ongoing collaboration focuses on project and proposal development, fundraising, regional expansion and stronger institutional partnerships.
Les 3 Sœurs - Écosystème de Soins Intégré
Client: Association Bout de Bois, Geneva, Switzerland
Location: Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva
Status: Ongoing
Les 3 Sœurs is a territorial regeneration project located between the rural and urban areas of Geneva. Based on permaculture principles, it connects human well-being with the health of local ecosystems.
At its centre it has established an agroforestry forest garden that combines ecological food production, education and social inclusion.
The project brings together residents, associations, schools, universities and public institutions. Its objectives are to strengthen local food security, improve physical and mental well-being, regenerate soils and biodiversity, and support more sustainable water management. Educational activities and collaborative governance also promote intergenerational learning and stronger local partnerships.
Edhen’s Support: Edhen supports the project with expertise in agroforestry, holistic project management and effective collaboration. Our work includes:
- Strategic coaching, project development and proposal writing
- Assessment and development of partnerships
- Collaboration with local farmers and integration into the surrounding agricultural landscape
- Holistic site evaluation, regenerative design and support for interdisciplinary research
- Communication, knowledge exchange and the organisation of multi-stakeholder workshops
Results & Next Steps: Current priorities include developing community tree-planting events and organising science-based permaculture conferences and practical workshops. These activities aim to strengthen local participation, share regenerative knowledge and support the long-term development of the project.