Rwanda

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 Ventures 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.

Our impact in action

On the hillsides of Muhanga District in Rwanda, Jeanne D’Arc Mbanira tends to her crops to provide for her family. For her, farming is more than a means of survival – it is a means to financial independence and a secure future for her children. 

“There is a saying in Kinyarwanda that says ‘Ukurusha umugore, akurusha urugo’ to mean women are the bedrock of families,” Jeanne says.

The World Bank notes that when women's harvests increase, household income rises by 20-30%, leading to better nutrition, healthcare, and education for their children. In turn, this translates to healthier, better-educated future generations, capable of breaking the cycle of poverty. Despite this, women in Africa often struggle to access the financing and the resources they need to invest in their farms to produce more, manage disruptions like climate-related challenges, or even cover basic family expenses like schooling, healthcare, and nutrition (FAO). 

The World Food Programme estimates that if women farmers had the same resources and opportunities as men, agricultural production could increase between 2.5 and 4%, lifting as many as 150 million people from hunger and poverty.

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