Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — [ September 5, 2025] Alabaster International and Ethiopia’s Bio and Emerging Technology Institute (BETin) today announced the launch of a large-scale introduction of Enset in Northern Ethiopia. Known as the “Tree Against Hunger,” ... Read More
Alabaster International Launches South Sudan’s First-Ever Youth-Led Tree Planting Initiative in Leer County
In partnership with UNIDOR, the Leer County Education Department, and the local community, the project plants over 100 fruit trees, fostering peace, environmental restoration, and food security amidst conflict. Leer County, South Sudan — [Monday, ... Read More
Alabaster’s work with Enset featured on the Future Fork Podcast with Paul Newnham
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/future-fork-with-paul-newnham/id1741482357?i=1000682131466 How a false banana can combat food insecurity in AfricaFuture Fork with Paul Newnham Shannon Fernando-Rubera is the Founder and CEO of Alabaster International. Alabaster International is an aid organisation that ... Read More
Plant Cell Technology Partners with Alabaster International to Advance Enset Cultivation in Ethiopia Through Tissue Culture Technology
In a groundbreaking initiative poised to transform agricultural practices in Ethiopia, Plant Cell Technology (PCT), a leader in plant tissue culture innovation, is thrilled to announce a partnership with Alabaster International. This collaboration aims to ... Read More
Alabaster International Joins VACS Champion Program Spearheaded by the U.S. State Department’s Office of Global Food Security, CIMMYT, and FAO
Alabaster International recognized for its commitment to climate-resilient agriculture and food security in East Africa LOS ANGELES (Monday, November 18, 2024) – Alabaster International, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the health and wellness of ... Read More
Alabaster International Longlisted for the Food Planet Prize 2025
Alabaster International recognized for innovative contributions to food security and resilience in East Africa LOS ANGELES (Wednesday, November 13, 2024) – Alabaster International, a pioneering non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing health and wellness for Indigenous women ... Read More
Alabaster International to Participate in the World Without Hunger Conference 2024 in Ethiopia
Alabaster International joins global leaders to address hunger and malnutrition at a pivotal global conference LOS ANGELES (Tuesday, November 5, 2024) – Alabaster International, a pioneering non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing health and wellness for Indigenous ... Read More
Revolutionizing Enset cultivation: Strategic alliance aims to tackle challenges in Ethiopia
IITA, Alabaster International (Alabaster), and the Girl Child Network (GCN) have forged a strategic partnership to transform Enset cultivation in Ethiopia. This collaboration seeks to leverage each organization’s unique expertise and resources to tackle key ... Read More
Alabaster International to Make Commitment to Action at Clinton Global Initiative 2024 Annual Meeting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alabaster International joins global leaders as 2024 CGI Commitment-Maker LOS ANGELES (Friday, September 13, 2024) – Alabaster International, a pioneering non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the health and wellness of Indigenous women ... Read More


