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OUR PROGRAMMES

Building profitable, resilient and

inclusive agricultural livelihoods.

Economic Justice

Through Agriculture

WHY THIS MATTERS

Agriculture Creates Opportunity

Agriculture is a powerful pathway out of poverty, yet many smallholder farmers face limited access to quality inputs, technical support, finance and reliable markets. We work to remove these barriers so that farmers, especially women and young people, can increase productivity, participate in value chains and build more resilient livelihoods.

Our Programme Goal

Our goal is not simply to increase production. It is to help small-scale producers participate more effectively in agricultural value chains and build stronger, more resilient livelihoods.

WHAT WE FOCUS ON

Key Areas of Work

Smallholder Production

Skills, quality inputs and practical production support.

Value Chain & Market Development

Aggregation, market linkages, value addition and commercially viable agricultural opportunities.

Access to Finance and Inputs

Connections to appropriate finance, irrigation, seed and other productive resources.

Technical Support and Extension

Practical training, field support, demonstrations and continuous production guidance.

Climate-Smart and Sustainable Agriculture

Practices that strengthen productivity, resource efficiency and resilience.

HOW THE PROGRAMME WORKS

From Production to Market

We take an end-to-end approach that supports farmers at every stage of the agricultural value chain, from initial engagement to market access, working with partners to create sustainable opportunities.

1

Farmer Engagement

Mobilising and registering farmers, with a focus on women and youth.

2

Production Support

Providing quality inputs, training, field support and demonstration sites.

3

Aggregation and Quality

Supporting collection, post-harvest handling and quality assurance.

4

Market Linkages

Connecting farmers to reliable and profitable national and international markets.

5

Stronger Agricultural Enterprises

Enabling farmers and farmer groups to grow sustainable, profitable enterprises.

WHO WE WORK WITH

A Collaborative Approach

We work across the agricultural ecosystem, bringing together farmers, institutions and private sector actors to create inclusive and sustainable value chains.

Smallholder Farmers

Individual farmers and community-based producers.

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Farmer Groups and Cooperatives

Strengthening collective action and market participation.

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Government & Research Institutions

Working with public institutions and research organisations for technical support and enabling policy environments.

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Financial & Input Partners

Linking farmers to appropriate finance, quality inputs and irrigation solutions.

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Buyers & Market Actors

Connecting to reliable national and international markets.

OUR WORK IN ACTION

Featured Projects

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African Bird’s Eye Chili Out-grower Scheme

Multiple Provinces

Supporting smallholder farmers through chili production, training, input support and market linkages.

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C4C Mansa Chili Farm

Mansa, Luapula Province

A 10-hectare chili production farm creating local employment and generating income to support C4C’s development work.

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EU AIM-WY Mansa Project

Mansa, Luapula Province

Advocating for inclusive agricultural policies that empower marginalized women and youth in Mansa.

OUR AGRICULTURE WORK AT A GLANCE

500+

Farmers engaged

247 ha

Under supported production

8

Provinces reached

3,500+

Farmers trained

10+

Buyers engaged

Green agricultural valley and mountains

Partner With Us to Strengthen Agricultural Value Chains

We work with government institutions, development partners, financial institutions, technical organisations, input providers and market actors to expand sustainable opportunities for small-scale producers.

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