Farmers are the key to achieving food security and prosperity.
In Sub-Saharan Africa, most people living on $1 a day are farmers. One Acre Fund supplies farmers with the farm supplies and training they need to grow more food and earn more money. What we do
Delivering prosperity
Millions of farmers choose to work with One Acre Fund to feed their families and improve their lives. Our impact
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We serve
families who earn a living from small, rain-fed farms in rural areas
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We work
in the 9 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa that produce 80% of the continent's food
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We supply
quality seed and agricultural services to make farms more productive
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We deliver
larger harvests and 45% more farm income on the same plot of land
Invest in small-scale farms in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Farmers choose to work with One Acre Fund to improve their farms and their lives. Your donation helps One Acre Fund deliver services to a farm family for a full year.
"Farming and the salon business have given me the means to provide for my daughter and educate her."
Insights and data: Measuring our progress
By sharing our data, successes, and learnings, we offer a transparent view into how we measure and achieve our impact. Dive into comprehensive reports and publications that reflect our commitment to rigorous measurement and continuous improvement. Discover more insights
Features & stories
Learn more about the people we serve, the challenges they face and see our work in action.
Investing in Nigeria’s Smallholder Farmers for a Food-Secure Future
Recognizing both the incredible potential of smallholder farmers and the persistent challenges they face, our Nigeria program convened key stakeholders for a national dialogue on food security in Abuja. Titled “Achieving Food Security in Nigeria: Bridging the Gap,” the event brought together government leaders, policymakers, agricultural innovators, development partners, and farmers.
Growing resilience: Farmers lead the way in Kenya and Rwanda
Picture a farmer in Kenya sowing seeds of managu, an indigenous leafy green packed with nutrients her children need to thrive. Or a farmer in Rwanda planting cover crops to enrich her soil and protect against erosion. These small acts of resilience are happening against a backdrop of enormous challenges like degraded soils, and rising food insecurity.
How the science of soil testing translates into farmer impact
Oliver Shibonje, a retired geography and music teacher from Kenya's Kakamega County, has traded in his chalk and classroom for the open fields, embracing full-time farming with a focus on maize, vegetables, and sugarcane.
Branching out: How One Acre Fund is helping mushroom farmers access new markets
Mushroom farming is a new agricultural endeavour for many of Burundi's smallholders. However those trying their hands at farming fungi are seeing remarkable results.
