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How We Hire at One Acre Fund
One Acre Fund Executive Director Andrew Youn shares our approach to hiring — and what we plan to improve.
To Build Rural Economies, Offer Farmers Choice
We believe farmers should be treated as clients, not beneficiaries. Here's why.
Designing Tech for Rural Areas
One Acre Fund's Global Director of Technology on why it's an exciting time to be a techie and humanitarian in East Africa.
Crop Insurance Can Improve Food Security in Africa
One proven tool to increase farmers’ resilience is crop insurance, but more government support is needed.
5 Digital Innovations Making A Difference Outside The City
Cutting-edge technology isn’t just for the big city. Here’s how new innovations are making a difference across rural Kenya.
Social Entrepreneurs: Invest in Trees
Investing in trees might not sound like the most exciting investment, but trees can offer financial and social returns for years to come.
Why Kenyan Feminists Should Advocate for Financial Equality
If more rural women had access to financing, a lot of things could change -- both for individual families and entire communities.
Sharing Our 2017 Annual Report
Join us as we look back upon a milestone year serving some of the world’s hardest-working people.
Sprouting Seeds of Prosperity
Andria Mukamazimpaka’s investments in her farm and small business have enabled her family to thrive.
How One Kenyan Farmer is Building Success Through Business
By using profits from his improved harvests, Wycklyfe Mwanje is starting to build a local business empire in western Kenya.
Behind the Scenes at One Acre Fund’s Soil Lab
“When farmers get the right information and do the right things, they can put enough food on the table.”
What It’s Like to Manage a 1,000-Person Team
A quick Q&A with Leonce Ngaboyakema, our field execution lead in Rwanda.
Opening A Clinic With Her Harvests
Mangalena Nsaiga used the income from her farm to help her daughter Cissy open a pharmacy and medical clinic in Uganda.
What Is It Really Like to Work at One Acre Fund?
Learn about our office culture, working in agricultural development, and the benefits of living in a rural area.
What Climate Change Means for Agriculture in Africa
Farmers who depend on rain to grow crops are already feeling the effects of our changing climate.
Reinventing Your Career At the Senior Level
Making a career transition at a senior level can be daunting. But a change can also be deeply rewarding.
Christine's Path to Independence
“Before joining One Acre Fund, all I could think of was buying food for the children. Now, I have extra money to invest.”
A Business of Her Own
Jesca Namusoke is using her One Acre Fund income to build a poultry business and send her children to university.
Moonshot Ideas in Agriculture
What’s the next big thing in farming? Here are five ideas that could revolutionize how we feed the world.
In Case You Missed It: News Roundup
Catch up on the latest news about One Acre Fund’s policy and partnerships work