Agriculture shaped with the communities it serves.
Understand community priorities through dialogue and involvement, bringing local experience into the design and delivery of agricultural activities.
Explore community-focused agriculture through participation, skills and cooperation. Discover approaches that recognise local knowledge, the contributions of women and young people, and the value of working together to address shared farming and livelihood priorities.
Agriculture shaped with the communities it serves.
Understand community priorities through dialogue and involvement, bringing local experience into the design and delivery of agricultural activities.
45+
Communities Served
450+
Women Empowered
300+
Youth Trained
30+
Cooperatives Formed
70%
Food Security Gain
40%
Women Leaders
Community Focus in Agriculture
We believe that lasting agricultural transformation starts with strong communities. Our community-centred approach builds trust, strengthens local institutions, and ensures that the benefits of modern farming reach every household — especially women, youth, and marginalised groups.
Community Agriculture Programs
Building resilient farming communities through inclusive development
Cooperative Development
Formation and strengthening of farmer cooperatives for collective bargaining and shared resources.
Women's Empowerment
Dedicated programs supporting women-led farming initiatives with training, finance, and leadership.
Youth Agriculture Programs
Engaging the next generation in modern farming through training, mentorship, and startup support.
Food Security Initiatives
Community nutrition programs ensuring families have access to diverse, nutritious food year-round.
Active Programs
- Women-led cooperative formation
- Youth agricultural entrepreneurship
- Community seed banks
- Farmer field schools
- Village savings & loan groups
- Child nutrition programmes
Social Impact
Improvement in year-round food availability for partner communities
Of cooperative leadership positions held by women
Increase in young people choosing to stay in agriculture
Putting Communities at the Heart of Agricultural Transformation
We've established 30+ cooperatives across Burundi, with 40% of leadership positions held by women. Our youth agriculture programs have reversed rural-urban migration trends, with 60% more young people choosing to stay in farming communities.
Key Highlights
- 45+ communities with active programs
- 450+ women empowered through dedicated initiatives
- 300+ youth trained in agricultural entrepreneurship
- 15 women-led cooperatives generating steady income
- Village savings groups managing significant funds collectively
- Child nutrition programs reaching 1,000+ children
What Our Clients Say
Frequently Asked Questions
We have dedicated women's empowerment tracks with gender-specific training, childcare support during sessions, and a target of 40%+ women in all cooperative leadership positions.
Our youth agriculture programs target ages 16-35, with specialized tracks for school-leavers (16-20) and young entrepreneurs (21-35).
Members contribute small weekly amounts to a shared pool. The group makes loans to members for agricultural inputs or small businesses, with interest reinvested back into the group.
Always. We partner with existing village leadership, cooperatives, and community organizations rather than creating parallel structures. This ensures sustainability and local ownership.
Our programs are designed for sustainability from day one. Cooperatives are self-governing, savings groups are self-managed, and trained community leaders continue the work independently.
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