Between the 22 - 24 April 2025, ABALOBI, in partnership with KU Leuven and Voices That Count, hosted a successful Climate Resilience (or 'Climares') Workshop at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.

The Port St Johns Bootcamp empowered small-scale fishers with technology, financial skills, and data ownership, enabling them to access markets, secure funding, and build sustainable, independent livelihoods.

As key partners to the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation (Cape Town) ABALOBI were privileged to be invited to join their Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation team on their recent knowledge sharing road trip along the West Coast.

ABALOBI is strengthening co-ops and empowering fishers in Elands Bay through deeper collaboration, training, and data-driven market opportunities.

ABALOBI and ST Co-op are strengthening their partnership in Struisbaai, focusing on market access, infrastructure, and fisher empowerment for a more sustainable and profitable future.

ABALOBI's follow-up with Lighthouse Primary Co-Operative ensured skippers' Fisher App registration, enhancing data transparency, communication, and sustainability efforts.

ABALOBI conducted a follow-up training session in the Kogelberg region, equipping small-scale fishers with hands-on skills to maintain their fish packing and storage container for quality and safety.

The ABALOBI Data Portal empowers small-scale fishers with real-time access to their fisheries data, strengthening co-management, market access, and decision-making for a more sustainable future.

ABALOBI and DFFE collaborated in Port St. Johns to empower fishers through interactive workshops, celebrating community achievements and fostering sustainable small-scale fisheries..

In July 2024, ABALOBI conducted a training session for the Mooiuitsig SSF cooperative in Mooiuitsig, Betty's Bay, as part of ABALOBI's greater objective of empowering small-scale fishing cooperatives with crucial skills.