CongoFoodPlus
Our mission is to alleviate poverty among DRC farmers by providing sustainable economic alternatives and training
In the DRC, farmers in armed groups earn $100 monthly, while artisanal miners make about $8 daily, and small-scale farmers earn just $1.60. This drives many to abandon agriculture for mining or armed groups. The P-DDRCS has identified 266 active groups, with over 40,000 children of farmers working in artisanal mining.
Transforming Agriculture through Education
Since 2020, Congo Food Plus (AgriGore) has been conducting “Farmer Field Schools” to educate small-scale farmers about effective and innovative agricultural techniques. These schools aim to connect farmers to markets, enabling them to adapt to climate change, restore and maintain soil fertility, improve their incomes, and minimize losses.
25% Income Boost and Global Recognition
We have started this journey since 2020 and farmers who have been working with us have seen their income increased by 25%. Our efforts have been recognized both nationally and internationally. In 2021 we have been awarded among the top 22 Young African Entrepreneurs by The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)
