Programme
Active
Youth and women in agribusiness
Country
Tanzania
Running since
2023
Target reach
60,000
Key focus areas
Boost youth employment
Empower women
Support businesses
This project aims to sustainably increase the incomes of 60,000 smallholder farmers in the Dodoma and Singida regions of Tanzania by 2025, of whom half are women and over 28,000 are young people. Farm Africa will implement measures to increase food productivity, reduce post-harvest losses and build a well-functioning market system, focusing on the sunflower, sorghum and horticulture value chains.
Farmers, particularly women and young people, will access improved agricultural production techniques, seed varieties, and climate technologies for their crops. Improved post-harvest techniques and value-addition will be promoted, which will also help create job opportunities.
Young people will be offered training in financial literacy and entrepreneurial, leadership and management skills. Farm Africa will also help women and young people apply for grants and loans to grow their businesses.
This project will enhance gender equality and youth participation in agriculture decision making, giving women and young people more control and empowerment.
The project is funded by Mastercard Foundation through the World Food Programme.