ICYEREKEZO 20-31 TABA is a maize cooperative, based in Murambi Village in the Northern Part of Rwanda. In 2023, the cooperative established a women's council with the aims of increasing self-confidence, assuming leadership positions, and increasing the standard of living for its female members by enhancing their financial literacy. The cooperative started with 133 members, each contributing 5,000 Rwf as a share and 500 Rwf per week.
Read moreAs of 2023, Agriterra's footprint spans across 17 provinces in Vietnam, directly supporting over 70 projects and partners and indirectly assisting 200 more.
Reaching over 80,000 farmers, Agriterra equips and strengthens farmers´ organisations so they can boost their services for farmers to increase their productivity, involving youth & women leadership and becoming smart cooperatives, responding to climate change.
COALFKA cooperative in Rwanda was established in 2014 by 454 men and 137 women. The name stands for "Cooperative d’Agriculture de Legumes et de Fruits de Kavunja". Initially, the members cultivated maize on 76 hectares of land.in the Kavunja marshland, situated in the Mugina sector of Kamonyi District.
The maize was considered a subsistence crop only, that couldn't fulfill the farmers' welfare. However, since 2019, the cooperative has partnered with Agriterra through the SDGP maize project, which aims to enhance the maize value chain. As a result of this partnership, COALFKA has gained access to valuable advisory services that have significantly improved both production and management practices within the cooperative.
Agriterra is looking for an experienced firm to carry out the Mid Term Review (MTR) of Farmers Focused Transformation (FFT) Programme.
The upcoming MTR will provide crucial insights and actionable recommendations pivotal for designing Phase 2 (2026-2030) of the programme. The aim is to critically analyze the programme's initial design, evolution, and core characteristics, applying learned lessons to strategically guide the next phase.
Jean de Dieu Harerimana is a young farmer in Rwanda. Before joining the cooperative, he faced numerous challenges with limited land and market access. But through the cooperative's collaboration with the SDGP Maize Project, he expanded his farm and increased his income.
Read moreWritten by Ken Opondo, Cooperative Advisor, Acting Now Project
Located in Baringo County, Sabatia Farmers Cooperative Society Limited (Sabatia FCS) stands as one of the oldest cooperatives in Kenya's dairy sector and is located in the ASAL part of Baringo. Established in 1963, the cooperative has steadily grown to encompass 1852 active members, offering comprehensive solutions across the dairy value chain.
Read moreWritten by Ibrahimu Mwankanye, Cooperative advisor Tanzania
The youth council of the primary cooperative of tea farmers of MKONGE Tea AMCOS LTD in Tanzania was established in 2021, after receiving the Youth Leadership training from Agriterra which included youth councils of other primary cooperatives. The youth council received a blessing from the Mkonge Tea board members and was officially approved during the annual general meeting in 2021.
The youth council has a total of 13 members, of which 6 are female and 7 are male. It is made up of 6 board members, of which 4 are male and 2 are female.
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