Loading
FARREACH INTERNATIONAL is a development company driven by research and technology to provide innovative inclusive solutions for organizations and individuals that promote social & human development and social change in Africa and beyond.
FARREACH INTERNATIONAL is a development company driven by research and technology to provide innovative inclusive solutions for organizations and individuals that promote social & human development and social change in Africa and beyond.
There’s a familiar scene across research labs, innovation hubs, and donor reports in Africa: bright ideas, rigorous pilots, promising prototypes — and then a slow fade. Technologies and social innovations that could transform lives get stuck on shelves, in academic journals, or inside pilot-project bubbles.
Read moreIn many parts of Africa, the challenge of ensuring equitable access to vaccines and sustainable health outcomes is compounded by a complex mix of socio-cultural barriers, misinformation, logistical constraints, and historical mistrust in health systems. While tremendous progress has been made in recent decades, the uptake of essential vaccines remains uneven, and health promotion efforts often fall short of driving lasting behavior change.
Read moreIn the ever-evolving landscape of international development, practitioners are constantly in search of frameworks that not only guide interventions effectively but also foster sustainable, locally driven change. Amidst the complex realities of Africa’s development context—marked by vibrant communities, dynamic economies, and persistent structural challenges—one approach is quietly revolutionizing the way we think, plan, and act: Farreach Theory and its practical companion, the Farreach 1 Toolkit.
Read moreFor decades, international development in Africa has followed a model often shaped by Western priorities, external agendas, and donor-driven narratives. While progress has been made, the dominant approaches have frequently overlooked the power of local knowledge, marginalized indigenous systems, and perpetuated dependency rather than true empowerment.
Read moreDevelopment theory has evolved significantly over the decades. From the optimism of modernization theory to the critique of dependency theory, international development has been shaped by complex paradigms that attempt to address global inequalities.
Read moreAs development professionals, we’ve long worked within frameworks like modernization theory, dependency theory, and participatory development. While these models have contributed valuable insights, they often fall short in addressing Africa’s…
Read moreDiscover the transformative Farreach Theory, a framework that reshapes community development strategies through holistic and inclusive practices.
Read moreDevelopment interventions in Africa have often been criticized for their top-down approaches, which tend to overlook the voices and needs of the local communities they aim to serve.
Read moreThe Farreach Framework is an innovative approach aimed at fostering sustainable development through a structured and holistic methodology.
Read moreIntroduction to the Farreach Framework The Farreach Framework was developed as a response to the challenges faced in the realm of development communication and human development, particularly within the African…
Read more
