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."
Give a Little, Grow a Lot
Did you know farmers who work with One Acre Fund generate $4 for every $1 invested in their farms? That means your support not only improves incomes, nutrition, and opportunities for smallholder farmers – it also creates a ripple effect of prosperity for their families and communities. Learn more
In focus
When James Katungwe walks through his compound in central Malawi, he’s surrounded by quiet giants, rows of tall trees with branches swaying gently in the breeze. These trees are his children’s school fees, part of his son’s new house, a buffer against unpredictable weather patterns, and part of the legacy he will leave for his family.
Small Seeds, Big Dreams: How a young farmer turned support into growth and independence
What if a single act of generosity could amplify a young woman’s determination, support her to turn her hard work into realized dreams, improved livelihood and community impact? This is the power of smallholder farming when given the right support.
Why empowering women farmers is crucial for Africa’s agricultural growth
Female farmers like Alphonsine are essential to Africa's food production, yet they often lack the same access to resources as their male counterparts. If women had equal access to these resources, they could increase their farm harvest by 20–30 percent.
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.
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.
It Takes a Village to empower communities: Alphonsine Musanabera’s story of entrepreneurship
At just 24 years old, Alphonsine Musanabera is redefining what it means to be a young farmer. In Rwamagana District, Rwanda, she’s not only breaking the cycle of intergenerational farming challenges but also creating opportunities for her community.
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.
