Burundi
Our work in Burundi
- 345,000
- Farmers served
- 1,353
- Staff
- 6,200,000
- Agroforestry seedlings delivered
Since 2012, we have been working in Burundi as the local brand Tubura - serving smallholder farmers in the country to break from the cycle of subsistence living, grow more food, and enhance their overall quality of life.
Recently, our Burundi program marked a 50% growth as we expanded to meet the high demand for our program.
Approximately 70% of smallholder farmers, who form the core of Burundi's agricultural sector, continue to experience food insecurity due to less effective farming techniques and limited access to quality farming inputs.
How We Serve Farmers
We provide farmers with access to loans for seeds, fertilizers, and lifestyle products such as solar lights, and training on efficient farming practices. To supplement our regular bundle of services, we also focus on ways to broaden our impact, including:
- Supporting commercialization: We offer our services to farmer cooperative groups that are set up by the Burundi government.
- Expanding agroforestry options: This supports rural farmers in generating additional income while also benefiting the environment and improving soil health.
- Exploring crop commercialization initiatives: This is an impactful income diversification strategy for rural subsistence farmers.
Prosperity in Burundi
Over 65% of Burundi's population lives on less than $2 a day, and the country has been listed among the hungriest on earth by the Global Hunger Index.
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$129
Impact per farmer in 2023
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124,200
Farm families reached in 2021
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6+ million
Trees planted in 2023
Latest updates from Burundi
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.
Why climate-smart agriculture is important for Burundi's new generation of farmers
Younger farmers like Asterie are inheriting the mantle of farming from their parents at a time when the impacts of climate change are accelerating. It is crucial for them to acquire climate-smart farming skills to ensure that they are still able to harvest well and support their families.
Our impact in Burundi doubled last year - here's how
2023 marked a second year of 50% growth in Burundi as we expanded to meet high demand for our program.
Small Crops with Big Impact: Tapping into vegetable farming for farmer prosperity and nutrition
Our work with Burundi's vegetable farmers highlights how vegetable farming is emerging as a promising sustainable agricultural practice.
Invest in Farmers
Farmers choose to work with One Acre Fund to improve their farms and their lives. A donation helps One Acre Fund serve more hard-working farm families in Burundi.
