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The Nasio Trust’s 2023 Achievements

It’s become customary at the start of each new year, for us to look back over the previous period and take a moment to celebrate the things you have helped us to achieve.

We've also produced a simple infographic illustrating some of the highlights! Click here to download it now.

The Value of Libraries by Katie Isbester

In support of our ‘Library Appeal’, Katie Isbester discusses the importance of libraries in our communities.

Every community, every family and every person needs a place to belong. We all need a building where we feel safe and comfortable. However, we need space for growth. Libraries provide this space to learn, assemble thoughts, and find where we individually belong in a world that often feels vast. In her blog The Value of Libraries, Katie Isbester delves into why 94% of Britain feels libraries are essential.

Oxford Green Fair

This year’s Green Fair was the 42nd year the Oxfordshire Green Party ran their annual event Green Fair 2023.

Nasio were invited as an Oxfordshire based charity.

Katie Isbester Discusses Positive Effects of Reading At An Early Age

Confessions of a Female Publisher by Katie Isbester

Books are essential for broadening our intellectual horizons, but access to these books is found primarily in libraries, a precious resource that is often taken for granted. In her article ‘Confessions of a Female Publisher’, Katie Isbester delves into the positive effects of reading at an early age and the inspiration it provided.

Muslim Farmers Project

Medina Rajab is a Muslim farmer from Ichinga village, she benefited from the Nasio Trust Muslim farming project where she received maize seeds, fertilizer, and vegetable seeds. She managed to harvest 2 bag of maize which she stored for consumption.

Vegetable production has improved her family’s health by increasing the number of meals per day. Previously, her family used to have a single meal a day but after harvesting the vegetables, she manages 2 meals a day due to availability of enough vegetables.

The World We Want Foundation – Community Agriculture

Habbert Were, Margaret Chibasa and Grata Auma Sumba all benefitted from The Nasio Trust’s support with farming. ​

They are all working hard and looking forward to becoming self-sustainable in the future.

Our Spirulina Project Is Covered In The Standard

We’re pleased to report that our Spirulina Project, one of only 2 Spirulina farms in Kenya, was recently covered in the Standard in Kenya.

You can read the full article here.

Mercelynne Shares Her Experience as a Nasio Intern

It takes courage to be first. Choosing to tread an uncharted territory is a risk. However, the thought of one, two, if not many, that could draw inspiration from that journey gives one the will power to advance their course.  Nasio’s story is one of such firsts and Black History month this October is an […]

Nasio’s Charity Golf Day – A Wonderful Success!

We are delighted to have hosted our Annual Charity Golf Day 2023 on 22nd September at the Springs Golf Club in Wallingford. It was amazing to welcome 54 new and old supporters on a beautiful Friday morning, for a shotgun round across 18-holes of the Springs, that was originally designed by former Ryder Cup Captain Brian Huggart. Apart from an exciting round […]

Africa Needs Not Just Greater Literacy, But Also More Publishers

Supporting our Library Appeal

Katie Isbester explores the importance of publishers in creating the intellectual fabric of a healthy culture.