Olivia OUANGRAOUA is the founder of Sichem International, a production unit that transforms local fruits and vegetables into juices and natural syrup in Burkina Faso. In addition to contributing to the well-being of consumers, this company creates jobs for vul

After a post-graduate diploma in audit, Carole SANHOUIDI ventured into handicrafts by creating FemFaso, a brand that promotes the local Faso Danfani, woven by women. This decision was not easily accepted by her family, who saw a bright future for Carole in the

Mariam SANKARA, better known as “Mam Sank”, is a young entrepreneur who despite of various challenges, has managed to make a place for herself in the restaurant business in Burkina Faso. She brings a special touch in the food industry by preparing

Edible mushrooms are less known and consumed by Burkinabè. Aïcha Deborah TRAORE and her partners ventured into the production of this “vegetarian white meat” to make it known and be integrated into the eating habits of Burkinabè. To succeed in t

After the death of their mother, who used to prepare babenda, a traditional dish from Burkina Faso, the Billa siblings took over the activity to (re)valorise the dish and cherish memories of their parents. The innovation that they brought is that they advertis

In Kenya’s Nakuru County, Lare Milk Dealers Youth Group was formed in 2012. Initially involved in milk buying and selling,they are now exploring the whole dairy value-chain. This video has been funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (I

The production of forage crops is a field which is less exploited, but is very lucrative. In Burkina Faso, Hamadou BOUGOUMPIGA seized this opportunity by becoming a forage crop producer. “What I have to say to the younger generation is to encourage them

In Nakuru County, Kenya, Kironai Self-Help Group was formed in 2012. Since then, they moved from table-banking to dairy production. This video has been funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in the framework of the Youth Economic

“We want Africans to be healthy, we want malnutrition to be a thing of the past on the continent. This will be achieved when nutritious food across Africa is widely distributed,” says Lawrence Alaba AFERE, founder of SPRINGBPARD Nigeria. Springboar

In Nakuru County, Kenya, Ingobor Drivers and Conductors Self Help Group was started in 2016. After engaging in crop production,they finally ventured into dairy marketing. This video has been funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD),

In Kenya’s Nakuru County, Amka Youth Group was formed in 2011. After trying several activities, they opted for wheat and bean farming. This video has been funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in the framework of the Youth Eco

Rodolphe Zan forms a cooperative to help poultry farmers in Wayalgui to better organise themselves and take good care of their birds. This cooperative has received support from the iDEAL Burkina project through training on the use of ICTs, and allocation of co