Crowdfunding projects

Smallholder farmers today face the effects of global trends like climate change and inequality. Solving the problems they face will have a significant positive impact on food supply chains across the world and improves their livelihoods. PasarMIKRO is Indonesia’s first agri-tech company that empowers these farmers with modern-day trade finance solutions via a simple and secure App. Meri, a female mango trader, is enthousiastic: "I like using PasarMIKRO App, it helps me to safely pay and receive money for my mango business and run my finances in a secure and organized way.” This loan allows 1,728 Indonesian farmers and traders like Meri to improve their business.

• 1728 people reached

As a plant-based source of protein, the demand for soy products in Kenya is increasing. A great opportunity, thought James Ododa and Esther Njoroge. With their company Ndivisi, which has been trading soybeans since 2015, they decided to start processing them into soybean meal and oil. For the 2,000 small-scale farmers they work with this is good news, because the increasing demand provides a stable buyer for their soy and a sustainable source of income. Moreover, the high demand provides opportunities to expand their network significantly and partner with over 3,000 more farmers, who can improve their circumstances.

• 1 new jobs
• 1028 people reached

Humphrey Mburu is a passionate entrepreneur. As one of our most loyal entrepreneurs, his company has already had multiple loans, all of which are repaid right on time. Thanks to those loans, the Kenyan processing company can buy potatoes directly from small-scale farmers and pay them directly. This provides these farmers with a stable income. Since the first loan, the number of farmers Sereni buys from has more than quadrupled, and the business itself is also growing well. This loan enables that growth, and therefore the success of the business and a better livelihood for more and more farmers.

• 129 people reached

For small-scale farmers in Rwanda, getting a loan is nearly impossible. And yet a small loan would enable them to significantly improve their productivity. Microcredit institution CLECAM gives them a chance to do so. Like Marie Chantal: "Before, my production was low because of lack of capital. With a loan from CLECAM, I could buy seeds at the right time and my yields have almost tripled.” she says. “Now, my pension is secured." This loan will allow CLECAM to give more than 700 farmers, more than half of whom are women, a small loan to also improve their livelihoods.

• 700 people reached

Food prices are skyrocketing in Kenya. This gave entrepreneur James Ododa the idea to produce soybean meal himself. This pulse is the basic ingredient for many foods and animal feeds, but it does not grow in Kenya itself. It does, however, in neighboring Uganda. A great opportunity, James thought, and started working with 2,000 Ugandan soybean farmers. His company Ndvisi buys the soy from them and processes it itself into soybean meal. In doing so, the company offers a cheaper alternative to expensive imports, making food in Kenya more affordable. Moreover, Ndvisi simultaneously provides a better income for small-scale Ugandan soybean farmers.

• 1 new jobs
• 293 people reached

Organic rice should be accessible to everyone. Also for local people, believes the Cambodian rice cooperative Krang Leav Samkie (KLS). This farmers' network is proud of their ancient Khmer culture and fights for a better life for their beloved people. Moreover, organic rice is better for the environment and for people’s health. Therefore, KLS wants to expand its’ production. With this loan, they can grow more organic rice for the national and international market, generating more income for the farmer members. And that is good for the whole community.

• 10 new jobs
• 245 people reached

Meet the Zeas family. Their honey business provides income for 130 small beekeepers in Nicaragua. Their pure honey is a healthy product and 100% natural. But there’s more. Bees are key to biodiversity. Their pollination strengthens fragile ecosystems and makes crops bear more fruits. Thus, investing in bees contributes to food security, biodiversity and poverty alleviation. With this loan, Zeas Apicola can buy honey from six more beekeepers and their busy bees.

• 3 new jobs
• 6 people reached

Vanilla is a popular flavouring. But for entrepreneur David Balyana, this sweet spice is much more than that. In the global demand for this luxury product, David saw an opportunity for economic growth for poor Ugandan farmers. With that aim, he started Diamond Seeds. Today, this vanilla processing company partners with 1,200 farmers who grow high-quality vanilla. Now that harvest season is upon us again, David is looking for a loan to be able to purchase vanilla from the farmers.

• 4 new jobs
• 100 people reached

With great care, Albe Farms in Ghana grows sweet, juicy pineapples for the European market. Director Albert Amponsah has been walking through the pineapple fields for more than 25 years. With his business, he makes an impact on the local community. For the many seasonal workers, he is an agreeable employer. And for the 200 small-scale farmers he sources from, he is a reliable buyer. With a loan of 20,000 euros, Albe Farms can grow and become more sustainable. This will make their impact on the local communities even greater.

• 5 new jobs
• 25 people reached

In northern Nicaragua, in the hills around Lake Apenas, live UCHON's 689 small-scale farmers. "These farmers have been through a lot," says UCHON director Gerardo Lopez. "From political and economic crises to extreme natural phenomena. They have learned that by working together they are stronger and can grow their crops better." Instead of competing, they have joined forces in UCHON and are now improving their incomes in a sustainable way.

• 51 people reached