In the heart of Bugesera District, Rwanda, Febronie Mukashyaka, a young mother of three, grappled with the daily challenge of providing for her family while staying close to her children. Her journey took a turn when she visited Vestine Mukashyaka, a 52-year-old neighbor and fellow local savings group member.
Asterie Ntahonvukiye is a trained teacher and passionate volunteer in rural Burundi, but her classroom extends far beyond the school walls. As the leader of a local farming group, she’s committed to ensuring that every member has the skills they need to thrive. For Asterie, farming is not just about growing crops; it’s about fostering a stronger, more resilient community. Her story highlights the power of collective action—how shared knowledge and resources can transform lives and build lasting impact, not only for individual farmers but for entire communities.
Our work with Burundi's vegetable farmers highlights how vegetable farming is emerging as a promising sustainable agricultural practice.
Our Executive Director, Andrew Youn, shares his vision on why investing in young farmers is key to addressing the challenges we face in agriculture today – from sustainably feeding the world’s growing population to finding lasting solutions to resilient, profitable agriculture.
Our Executive Director talks about the drivers of the unfolding food security crisis, and shares his vision on how we can ensure access to healthy diets for all sustainably and inclusively.
Food is the most basic of human needs. It is essential not just for the health of individuals but also that of communities, which, in turn, affects the health of national economies.
One Acre Fund participates in the global push to transform food systems through the UN Food Systems Summit
Our Executive Director shares how we’re using the lessons learned from 2020 to chart our next decade of growth.
Despite the numerous challenges that the coronavirus brings, farmers are doing their best to make ends meet until the next harvest.
In this uncertain time, food security is more essential than ever. We’re rapidly reinventing our services to keep farmers safe and well-supported in the era of social distancing.
Kenya’s Deputy President joins One Acre Fund to celebrate the farmers who feed our nation.
This photo essay takes us through best practice during harvesting of maize.
To truly address hunger in Kenya, we have to think about how to maximize the productivity of smallholder farmers.
Deep in rural Uganda, a wave of excitement grips the village of Busota. It is the eve of a long-awaited day.
