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Professionalising members through land rental contracts
Written by Florence Sitwaminya, Cooperative Advisor at Agriterra
In the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the members of COOPADI, the cooperative of agricultural producers for integral development, are reaping the rewards of advocacy carried out using the FACT methodology. Thanks to Agriterra's support, they have been able to sign 3-year land rental contracts. This allows them to concentrate on the investments they need to make in their fields to become professional farmers.
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Women in Agriculture
Pauline Mujawabera, a 45-year-old farmer from Rubavu District, transformed her farming approach with Agriterra’s support under the Acting Now project in 2023. Although she joined COAFAR Cooperative in 2009, Agriterra’s training helped her see farming as a business, instilling the confidence to break traditional ideas that only her husband’s income could provide for the family. This shift empowered her to contribute significantly to their household income, elevating her family’s overall quality of life.
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Becoming financially resilient in the face of climate change
The Story of Sugru Nye Bobgu Shea Cooperative in Ghana
Fusieni Maria: “As the president of the Sugru Nye Bobgu Cooperative, I can confidently affirm that establishing our Financial Service Business Unit has been pivotal in progressively transforming our financial standing and rebuilding trust with the bank."
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Empowering people with disabilities in Rwanda
Dukomezubuzima Cooperative, located in Shingiro Sector, Musanze District, is a shining example of resilience and determination in facing difficult challenges. Established in 2014, the cooperative brings together youth, women, and people with disabilities under a common goal: improving their lives through agriculture. Today, the cooperative has 320 members—70 men and 250 women—of whom 220 are living with disabilities, with 180 being youth. Their story is one of transformation, inspired by the guidance and support they received from Agriterra.
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TAFARMCO strengthen plans for Agrifood Hub through Thailand exchange visit
Written by Krisha Marie Mecija, Cooperative Advisor Philippines
The Taloy Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative (TAFARMCO) staff and members, along with representatives from the Philippine Rural Development Program (PRDP), including the Business Development Officer and I-REAP Head, recently participated in an enriching exchange visit in Thailand. The event, coordinated by Agriterra and hosted by the Yunus Center of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), aimed to provide insights into agrifood hub operations and technologies.
The Inspiring Journey of Ano Kare Dairy Primary Cooperative
Written by Seifu Bogale, Cooperative Advisor in Ethiopia
Ano Kare Dairy Primary Cooperative has become a beacon of success in the dairy industry, but its journey has been anything, but easy. Established in 2000 GC, the cooperative faced significant challenges in its early years. Yet, thanks to the timely intervention and support from Agriterra through the BRIDGE+ project, Ano Kare Dairy has transformed from a struggling cooperative into a thriving enterprise, making a substantial impact on its members and the community.
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An amazing experience!
Written by Maike Looman, intern Agriterra
From August to November, I conducted an internship in Kenya for Agriterra. The goal of this internship was to increase the uptake of bio-solutions production and sales for 4 coffee cooperatives located in Kericho county by creating specific marketing strategies for each cooperative. In this blog I will share my experiences.
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