2016-2026

STRONG FARMERS, VIBRANT COMMUNITIES

2016-2026

One Acre Fund

One Acre Fund is a non-profit social enterprise that supplies financing and training to help smallholders grow their way out of hunger. Founded in Kenya in 2006, the organisation has evolved to now serve over 1 million smallholder farmers across six countries in Eastern and Southern Africa. One Acre Fund has doubled its reach in Rwanda since we began supporting it in 2016, serving over 800,000 smallholder farmers. Today, its ambitious strategy aims to reach 2 million smallholder farmers in the country by 2026.

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CHALLENGE

Over 50 million smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa - despite being among the hardest-working people on the planet - are locked in cycles of hunger and unable to grow enough food for their families. Poor agronomic practices, lack of access to quality seeds and fertilizers, insufficient storage and links to market opportunities are the main barriers.

ACTION

One Acre Fund provides smallholder farmers living in remote rural areas of East Africa with access to locally produced improved seed, fertiliser and agricultural training, as well as financing and market facilitation. This enables them to increase their crop yields within one growing season and improve the quality of life of their families, while enhancing the soil’s health.

IMPACT

In Rwanda One Acre Fund is now serving directly 800,000 farmers with services that enable them to increase their income by an average of $110 per year(based on 2022 ). This ensures better living conditions for over 2 million people, including 1 million children.

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