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One Acre Fund
DESCRIPTION
CONTACT NAME
Jenny Best
EMAIL
PHONE
OFFICE ADDRESS
One Acre Fund works with smallholder farmers in East Africa to
become significantly more productive and so that they can grow their way
out of hunger and poverty. They provide a complete set of services within
walking distance of the farmers they serve. The service bundle includes
distribution of seed and fertilizer, financing for farm inputs, training on
agricultural techniques, and market facilitation to maximize profits from
harvest sales.
One Acre Fund began in East Africa and currently serves farmers in
Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania. Ninety-six percent of their field
staff are local African nationals who live and work among the farmers they
serve. In addition to supporting smallholder farmers, One Acre Fund helps
their staff build meaningful and fulfilling careers through their leadership
development program.
TYPE OF WORK
International, Community Based
COUNTIES
Activities
Statewide
HOW TO HELP
Iowans can support the work of One Acre Fund through individual
donations or by joining Chapters. One Acre Fund Chapters are comprised
of people who have made a long-term volunteer commitment to promoting
One Acre Fund within their networks and communities. The Chapters
organize annual fundraising events, introduce staff to potential corporate,
foundation and individual supporters and act as representatives for One
Acre Fund within their area.
Iowans are encouraged to contact One Acre Fund staff online for more
information or to become involved.
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