We support farmers to set up their own cooperatives, where they share knowledge, pool resources, as well as access financing to invest and grow their farms. Agriculture is a dominant force in Rwanda’s economy, with largely small farms serving as the main livelihood source for 67% of the population. Our work focuses on improving farmers’ income and families’ nutrition through quality livestock, agr
icultural and business training, and stronger connections to the dairy value chain along with secondary goat, swine, and poultry markets. We work with rural women and youth to build farming families’ resilience through sustainable agricultural practices. Our gender training helps local women build their confidence and get their voices heard, so they can become community leaders and share decision-making power. We support farmers to organize into cooperatives, where they share knowledge and pool resources, as well as access financing to invest and grow their farms. Farmers buy shares in a hub through which they sell a dependable, quality supply of milk to dairy processors, increasing their incomes. Increased milk consumption along with fresh fruit and vegetables from kitchen gardens is also strengthening food security and nutrition.
