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In My Own Words: Esther Nyongesa

Esther turned childhood doodles into a career that impacts millions of farmers. Read about her creative journey, impactful work, and how she balances design with her personal passions.

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My Unexpected Career Path to Senior Leadership

Read about Jake’s career journey, why he finds purpose in his role, the head-and-heart balance his role requires, and why he believes his line of work can be an excellent launch pad into executive C-suite leadership.

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In My Own Words: Sian Wanjiru

In this piece, Sian Wanjiru shares her inspiring journey from the world of chemical engineering and business to social development.

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In My Own Words: Imeldah Wamela

In this piece, Imeldah shares her career journey, from an eager graduate to a specialist leading a team and impacting farming communities.

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Doreen Ndishabandi: How my passion for People work spurred my career growth

In this piece, Doreen reflects on her career transition – from heading our Rwanda program’s Government Relations, Policy, and People teams to becoming our Global Chief of Staff – what she enjoys about her people-focused role, and how she creates impact.

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In My Own Words: Karen Makumi

We recently caught up with Karen where she shared about her transition from the world of business consulting into recruitment, the transferable skills she brought into her current role, and why she’s enjoying this phase of her career.

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The heart of success: Why people matter in our quest for impact

Ibukun talks about her passion for social impact, and why staff development is important for driving social impact at scale.

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From internship to leadership: Navigating the growth trajectory

Liviness speaks about her career progression, and her deep desire to use her skills to impact the farming community that raised her.

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‘Good for the mind, work, and community’: Why I love working upcountry

Kevin and Hellen explore the positive impacts of living and working in rural areas, how it boosts productivity and mental well-being, and the exciting adventures they've had along the way.

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Why it is important for us to be close to the farmers we serve

What would you give for a career that allows you to earn a living and make a genuine difference in people's lives? As it turns out, not much. At One Acre Fund, this is precisely what we strive for and do daily.

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‘Working with farmers is a dream come true’

Annaise Kwizera, our Burundi Deputy Country Director, fancies herself an empath: she sees the wellbeing of her community of farmers as her responsibility, and says she carries their dreams in her work. In this interview, she speaks about her mission as a farmer ambassador, agricultural innovations that excite her, and why everyone has to have a seat at the decision-making table.

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My Journey into One Acre Fund - Flora Nanjala

Flora shares insights about her journey into joining One Acre Fund and what it means to be part of a team that serves over 1.5 million farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Women in senior leadership: Lessons in breaking barriers, forward-thinking, and collaboration

Tina shares her transformative experience of working on diversity, equity, and inclusivity in our workplace and her desire to continue this important work.

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In My Own Words: Agnes Niyonsenga

Agnes, our Tech Service Desk Lead, talks about her instrumental role in helping us establish systems that are building blocks to staff and customer satisfaction.

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In My Own Words: Diana Waka

Diana shares about leaving architecture to use her skills and talents to create meaningful impact for individuals and communities.

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How I turned my internship into a meaningful career

Christine talks about the role internship played in shaping her career and how she has transitioned from intern to a team lead.

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In My Own Words: Jeremy Muganda

Jeremy is a people-centered associate with a knack for innovation. He talks about his growing career in agriculture and how he uses technology to create convenience and efficiencies for smallholder farmers.

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My Journey into One Acre Fund – Kambo Matindi

Kambo tells us about his journey into One Acre Fund, how he is helping shape corporate culture, and why he is excited about this phase of his career.

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Young Professional Reflects on Creating Valuable Career Experience

Abah talks about transitioning from an intern to holding a global position, and how her passion for people has shaped her career.

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Women in Senior Leadership – Championing Opportunities for Women

Audrey Bolo, our Global Recruitment Lead, discusses why we're passionate about attracting female talent and how we invest in targeted recruitment efforts to hire female leaders.

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Women in Senior Leadership: Why it Matters

Michelle, our Global Director for Government Relations and Policy, talks about her career, her journey to the top, the hurdles she’s overcome along the way, and why she thinks “good girls” can get the figurative corner office.

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Women in Senior Leadership — Breaking Barriers

A few years ago, Belinda Bwiza, the Country Director at One Acre Fund Rwanda, left Canada to answer her passion’s calling for social change.

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Carving a Space for Women in a Male-dominated Field

Pauline, who is one of our Regional Managers, talks about her career journey and success in a male-dominated field.

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Strengthening Gender Inclusion in Agriculture Research

Women play a central role in African agriculture and do a substantial amount of work in food production, yet remain underrepresented in the sector.