Organizations Fighting Hunger

Description:

One Acre Fund works with smallholder farmers in Eastern and Southern 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, Tanzania, Uganda, and Malawi. 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.

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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