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 (IFAD), in the framework of the Youth Economic Empowerment thr

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 Empowerment through Agribusiness in Kenya (VijaBiz) project

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 the framework of the Youth Economic Empowerment through

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 Economic Empowerment through Agribusiness in Kenya (VijaBiz) pr

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 computer equipment. “It was very beneficial because we w

“In fact, the problem wasn’t production. It was marketing, which was causing us difficulties,” says Sayouba Sawadogo, agripreneur of the iDEAL Burkina project. One of the difficulties encountered by agricultural entrepreneurs is the marketing of their produce. To overcome this problem, the iDEAL project gives

Crop production is one of the main revenue-generating activities in Burkina Faso. Abdouramane SANOU is a young entrepreneur who took the opportunity made it his profession, which allows him to support his family. “My motivation is firstly the love of the work and then the drive. It’s a profitable activity which

Through her business, ECO PRES BF, Awa Sylla, beneficiary of iDEAL project in Burkina Faso, promotes local Burkinabe products. Specifically, the national rice. “It’s true that I started with a fashion business, selling used articles, usually called “goodbye France”. On the side, I had this shop and I was sp

In Nakuru County, Kenya, Smart Dedicated Youth Group ventured into cereal farming to address a growing market demand. This video has been funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in the framework of the Youth Economic Empowerment through Agribusiness in Kenya (VijaBiz) project. Mainly funde

After his master’s in sociology, Jean Bosco SAWADOGO, decided to venture into market gardening. A field in which he excels and becomes a role model for his community. “Today, things are going well. Even if it wasn’t easy at first, like any other beginning. But with time, the first failures we had were lessons

In Kenya’s Nakuru County, Rombei Youth Group was involved in selling hay, before venturing into dairy farming. This video has been funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in the framework of the Youth Economic Empowerment through Agribusiness in Kenya (VijaBiz) project. Mainly funded

Created in 2013, Milimet Taunet Youth Group in Nakuru County, Kenya, was involved in crop farming. Recently, the group got engaged into dairy farming. This video has been funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in the framework of the Youth Economic Empowerment through Agribusiness in Keny

In Kenya’s Nakuru County, Greenthumb CBO Youth Group have been engaged in many activities that did not work. The group ventured into fish farming, which is bringing better results. This video has been funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in the framework of the Youth Economic Empowerm

In Diaradougou, Burkina Faso, after his studies in agriculture, Ali Ouattara decided to come back home to start his career as an agricultural entrepreneur. He created his company called AGREEL Burkina. With determination and perseverance, he grew from 1 hectare to 12 hectares of farmed land and employs four people. Sin

Initially engaged in the entertainment business, Tiger Self Help Youth Group ventured into the cereal value chain, to help upscale their business. This video has been funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in the framework of the Youth Economic Empowerment through Agribusiness in Kenya (V

Yaya PARE is a young agricultural entrepreneur, who is a beneficiary of the iDEAL project in Burkina Faso. On a land of 17 hectares, Yaya PARE combines several productions such as cereals, vegetables, livestock and fruit trees. “My pride is my job. I was awarded the agriculture medal in 2017, and it was a great Read More

In Kenya’s Kilifi County, Tujivunie Mazingira Yetu Youth Group specialises in fish feed production to support the growing aquaculture sector. This video has been funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in the framework of the Youth Economic Empowerment through Agribusiness in Kenya (Vija

In Burkina Faso, local producers face difficulties in selling their products, which creates income problems. With the aim of addressing this problem, Rachidiatou BADINI and Eliane MINOUNGOU, beneficiary of the IDEAL Project, had the idea of using ICTs to promote these local products. Today, in addition to online sales,

In Kenya’s Nakuru County, Henrok 6 Group ventured into maize processing for financial growth. This video has been funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD),  in the framework of the Youth Economic Empowerment through Agribusiness in Kenya (VijaBiz) project. Mainly funded by IFAD, t