Rwanda
Our work in Rwanda
- 2,227,900
- Farmers served
- 20,095,681
- Tree seedlings distributed
- 733,817
- Farmers served within our Tree Program
We have operated in Rwanda since 2007. We operate under the local brand Tubura, which means ‘to grow exponentially.’
We have tailored our approach to Rwanda's unique needs and seasons. We serve farmers directly and in partnership with the Rwandan government to support the agricultural sector.
We offer quality farm products and services, along with affordable payment options. As our customers, farmers choose products that make sense for their farms. We support many staple crops, such as grains, beans and vegetables, which farm families rely on for food.
How We Serve Rwanda
While we offer high-quality farm inputs, flexible payment plans, and a tree-planting program, our commitment goes further through these initiatives:
- Supporting young entrepreneurs: We create job opportunities for the youth in the agricultural sector.
- Improving nutrition: We develop social behavior change campaigns to empower farmers with knowledge that supports them to farm better and make informed household decisions for improved nutrition.
- Investing in the food value chain: One Acre Fund’s Smallholder Resilience Venture (SRV) supports Rwanda’s agri-SMEs by providing capital, financial, and governance training.
- Investing in seed supply: The Seed Center, in partnership with RICA University, enables seed companies to develop crop varieties that better meet farmer needs.
Prosperity in Rwanda
One Acre Fund’s program in Rwanda is one of our oldest, established in 2007, in our second year of operation. Our impact here continues to grow.
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$129
Growth in farmer profit in 2023
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733,817
Farmers served within our tree program
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20,095,681
Tree seedlings distributed in 2023
Latest updates from Rwanda
Why tree planting on farms is a win for farmers and nature
Discover how agroforestry - the practice of planting trees among crops - offers smallholder farmers like Baraka, Dunstan and Claudine a variety of benefits.
The power of women smallholder farmers
Investing in women smallholder farmers like Jeanne D'Arc Mbanira is critical to significantly increasing agricultural productivity, food security, and household prosperity.
Claudine Ayinkamiye: Farmer and tree entrepreneur
In just the first season farming with One Acre Fund, Claudine Ayinkamiye, a 30-year-old farmer from Rwanda, managed to produce 900 kilos of potatoes and maize. Thanks to this surplus, she was able to invest in different crops and trees, making her better equipped to withstand erratic weather.
Why we’re introducing disease-resistant potato seeds in Rwanda
In 2022, One Acre Fund Rwanda launched a program to distribute high-yielding, disease-resistant potato seed to the country’s smallholders to improve harvests and incomes.
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 Rwanda.
