Giving circle
Funding Farm Africa's future through the Growing Futures Giving Circle.
Farm Africa has been supporting women to escape poverty for nearly 40 years. Because we know that effective agriculture has the power to change lives.
In these uncertain and unpredictable times, it is vital that reliable funding is available, so we never have to let down the farmers we work with. That’s why we have decided to create the Growing Futures Giving Circle - a collective of likeminded people who will champion women and young people across eastern Africa to not just survive, but thrive.
By committing to make an annual donation for three years and pledging to bring three of your own contacts into the circle, Growing Futures members can help women and young people across eastern Africa become entrepreneurs who can prosper in the face of inequality, food insecurity and climate change.
Lucia Chami, Babati District, Tanzania
“It was Farm Africa who introduced me to beekeeping. Beekeeping is great because it conserves the environment and it increases my income. Because bees need trees to make honey, it encourages us to plant more trees so we can get more honey. Every year I plant more trees.”
Photo by Farm Africa / Jon Spaull
As well as providing agricultural training and expertise, Farm Africa supports farmers to access the supplies, finance and markets they need to build resilient and sustainable businesses.
With Farm Africa by their side, women and young people can grow more prosperous futures for themselves and their families, while protecting the environment for generations to come.
Together we can make a transformative and lasting impact on the lives of farmers in eastern Africa.
WHAT WE ASK
To join the Growing Futures circle we ask for a minimum annual donation of £5,000, in return you will receive our membership package. We will also provide inspiring content for Growing Futures members to share with their networks, to spread the word and bring more people on board to help bring lasting change.
MEMBERSHIP OF GROWING FUTURES GIVING CIRCLE
Farm Africa would like Growing Futures circle members to experience the difference their support makes, and feel a connection with Farm Africa’s mission and fellow circle members.
GROWING FUTURES GIVING OPTIONS
Cultivator
£5,000 per year for three years:
- Annual invite to a virtual tour to see and hear about the impact of your support directly from people in eastern Africa.
- Invitation to a free, intimate and exclusive annual circle members event.
- Receive an invitation to Farm Africa’s Annual Supporters’ Meeting & AGM.
- Receive regular updates from the Farm Africa team about the impact we’re able to make with your support.
- Have a dedicated team member who will answer any questions, and support you with any ideas you have to engage further with Farm Africa.
- Receive a limited-edition badge of affiliation to wear with pride.
- The opportunity to appear on Farm Africa’s virtual honours board (should you wish).
Harvester
£10,000 per year for three years:
In addition to the member benefits of the Cultivator, you will also:
- Be invited to an exclusive annual virtual Circle Gathering chaired by our Chief Executive to engage in key issues linked to our work supporting women and young farmers.
- Hear about the impact of your support directly from a Farm Africa Project Manager or a smallholder farmer taking part in one of the projects.
Champion
£15,000 per year for three years:
In addition to the member benefits for the Cultivator and Harvester, you will also:
- Have the exclusive opportunity to visit a Farm Africa project to see first-hand the impact Farm Africa has in eastern Africa.
(Please note Circle members will be required to fund their own flights. Farm Africa will manage all local arrangements.)
Mary Temu, Babati District, Tanzania
"In Africa, women, we have a lot of challenges. We don't have a say in our family."
With support from Farm Africa, Mary from Babati in Tanzania is using quality seeds to grow more sunflowers.
Photo by Side_ent
Get more information on the Growing Futures Giving Circle by filling in the form below and we will get in touch with you.
For further enquiries please contact Jenni Hollobone, Director of External Relations, on jennih@farmafrica.org or call 020 7430 0440.
