Empower Smallholder Farmers.
Restore Land.
Stop Desertification.
We work with smallholder farmers worldwide to restore land, strengthen communities, and build resilience to climate change through regenerative solutions. Join us in fighting desertification and saving a land that belongs to us all.
WHAT IS DESERTIFICATION?
Desertification is the Permanent Degradation of Land that was once Arable.
It impacts over 20% of our planet’s land and threatens food security worldwide.
Although land degradation has happened throughout history, the pace has accelerated. According to the United Nations, it is now occurring 30 to 35 times faster than the historical rate, mainly due to human activities such as farming, which poses serious and far-reaching consequences for ecosystems and communities.
40%
of the world’s land is degraded
3.2 billion
are impacted by land degradation
~20 years
By 2045, up to 135 million people could be displaced by 2045 due to desertification
WHAT IS REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE?
Regenerative agriculture is an innovative and sustainable approach to farming that aims to improve soil health, preserve biodiversity, and mitigate climate change. It goes beyond simply producing food, focusing instead on restoring agricultural ecosystems and promoting farming practices that generate long-term benefits.
Key principles include:
- Minimal soil disturbance: to protect soil structure and prevent its erosion, improving soil’s physical properties,
- Crop rotation: to enhance soil fertility, limit pests and diseases of crops,
- Encouraging biodiversity: to strengthen ecosystem’s resilience,
- Integrated crop–livestock system: to create a virtuous cycle where animals and crops support each other.
StopTheDesert is a Non-Profit Committed To Fight Desertification Around The World.
We identify high-impact areas through in-depth research and partner with local farmers to transition to regenerative agriculture, restoring their land while building resilience against desertification.
Backed by donor funding, we work side by side with local knowledge holders and regenerative farming experts to drive lasting change.
Each project concludes with Ecocert certification, ensuring it meets rigorous regenerative agriculture standards.
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With your Help, we can Change their Future
Read the Stories of some of the Farmers we supported
Sophia, Zimbabwe
“Whilst I am considered a powerhouse and a pillar of strength in my community, climate change, especially unpredictable rainfall, is my greatest challenge.
Access to reliable water would help me protect my health, sustain my crops, and continue farming even under climate stress.
Through regenerative agriculture, I have increased my harvests, supported my family, and become even more a role model for others.”
Palaneeswar, India
“I am a dryland farmer who has learned to turn scarcity into strength. Among fellow farmers, I see myself as a connector, bringing together science, responsible practices in the field, and conscious markets. Today, we are overwhelmed by the flood of information on social media, and it often creates confusion about what to adopt and what to trust.
For me, regenerative agriculture is more than just improving the soil. It is about transforming both farmers and consumers into active participants in addressing climate change. Through this approach, I believe we can build a new kind of trade system: one that is regenerative, evolving, and rooted in responsibility.”
Patience, Zimbabwe
“I’m seen as a strong and dependable figure in my community, but shifting weather patterns, especially inconsistent rainfall, continue to put my work at risk.
Having steady access to water would help me stay healthy, keep my crops growing, and carry on farming despite these challenges.
By practicing regenerative agriculture, I’ve improved my yields, provided for my family, and inspired others in my village to pursue farming with confidence and purpose.”