Smallholder farmers, especially youth, in East, South and Western Africa face persistent challenges in food and nutrition security, market access, climate resilience, and economic opportunities.
Despite the potential of horticulture to improve nutrition and create jobs, it remains underdeveloped due to limited investment, lack of structured markets, and climate vulnerabilities.
The Grow Green Market Gardens initiative aims to establish community-led, environmentally sustainable market gardens that will serve as both a source of fresh, nutritious food and a platform for economic empowerment.
The methodology involves training local community members in agroecological farming techniques, establishing productive gardens, and creating market linkages to ensure the sustainability of the intervention.
The project will reach 10,500 youths and lead to the creation of 600 jobs.
When Elimeleck Ebenezar Munuo has tomatoes, carrots and sweet peppers ready for harvest, he does not wait for middlemen to visit his farm and dictate prices. Instead, he proactively conducts market research, monitors prevailing prices and identifies potential buyers through digital platforms such as Facebook. This market-oriented approach enables him to negotiate from an informed […]