Enabling farmers in Rwanda + Kenya to improve their livelihoods by developing skills & strengthening local voices. An SNV Project #Regenerativeagricultureworks
This week, we celebrated the graduation of Farmer Field School (FFS) facilitators in Nyabihu and Ngororero districts after a year of training in regenerative agriculture. They are now ready to share these practices, promoting sustainable farming in their communities.
Great news! Forty FFS facilitators in Rubavu and Rutsiro have successfully completed a year of training in diverse regenerative agriculture practices. They are now ready to share this valuable knowledge with their peers in the community!
#RegenerativeAgriculture#Sustainability
Today, RDB Deputy CEO @Kangeli_ joined agriculture industry stakeholders at an investment roundtable aimed at supporting Rwandan companies in securing financing for growth.
Organized in collaboration with @USAIDKungahara, @norrskenEA, @SNVworld, and @TheAGRF, the event built on discussions from the 2024 Africa Food Systems Forum, bringing together investors, businesses, policymakers, and industry experts to tackle financing challenges and advance ongoing deals.
#InvestInRwanda🇷🇼
USAID Feed the Future Rwanda Kungahara Wagura Amasoko, RDB, Norrsken Kigali, SNV & AFS Forum hosted an investment roundtable to address local financing needs. 80+ agriculture experts united to help SMEs boost export quality & quantity, supporting a hunger-free world.
REALMS Project is improving the lives of 10,000 smallholder farmers in Kenya and Rwanda by promoting regenerative agriculture practices 🌱 enhancing soil health, increasing yields, and supporting sustainable markets, the project is boosting livelihoods and restoring ecosystems.
@ImbaragaO , in collaboration with Realms project, concluded a two-day workshop in Rutsiro and Rubavu Districts respectively.
The initiative aimed to strengthen partnerships and advocate for Regenerative agriculture in this region gathering diverse range of stakeholders.
Join us this Friday as we look into the impacts of REALMS project over the last 3 years . We will be live on Facebook & YouTube.
#RegenerativeAgriculture#sustainablefarming
#RegenerativeAgriculture is a powerful approach to creating sustainable #FoodSystems that not only restore soil health but also enhance biodiversity and resilience to climate change. By adopting regenerative practices, we can ensure long-term food security. @realms2020
Today at the African Youth Position on Food Systems, Policy and Climate sessions at @TheAGRF, where SNV's Jean Muthamia-Mwenda shared our qualitative findings on youth employment in Africa and key recommendations. @MastercardFdn
Read our insights here: https://t.co/P4IwT3OoTA
Our 3-day learning event on regenerative agriculture has concluded. Thank you to all who participated and to our partners for their support.
#RealmsLearningEvent
Fridah Gacheri offering the closing remarks , "Seeing our communities thrive is our core mandate. Let's continue working and come back two years later to celebrate the good work we have done"
Scaling scenarios for RA:
☑️Scaling Up the adoption of RA practises by expanding to more geographical locations.
☑️Scaling deep by deepening the adoption of RA practises, ecologically based farming.
☑️Scaling out through joint visioning and agenda setting.
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By supporting 400 cooperatives in Rwanda, we’re advancing regenerative agriculture. The Twigire Muhinzi approach has empowered farmers to overcome challenges like degraded lands and low productivity, leading to increased productivity and a scalable impact.
-Richard Makuza -WFP