One Acre Fund

Creating lasting prosperity for farm families. #ItTakesAVillage 💪🏿 Alphonsine Musanabera from Rwanda turned her harvests into hope for the future. She saved 300,000 Rwandan francs by selling the surplus, enough to open a thriving shop. “When they joined, the harvest increased from 1 bag to 4 and 5 bags,” she recalls. “I then realized that farming with One Acre Fund makes a difference, and that’s why I didn’t hesitate to join when I got married.” The impact has been transformative. Alphonsine explains, “I managed to sell the surplus of my harvest to earn money that helps me to resolve any other home needs. I don’t grow rice, and my kid likes rice. When I sell the surplus, I can then buy that kind of food or clothes for my kid.” Since joining, Alphonsine has turned her surplus into savings and invested in her future. By 2023, she had saved enough to open a shop selling useful items to her community. “Because I have food at home, I don’t rely on this shop to feed my family. The profit from the shop helps me grow the business. The more I increase the capital, the more I get profit,” she shares. Her vision extends beyond business success. “The best investment is to invest in children’s education. I am still young and will work hard to ensure my kids are well-educated. In the future, they will be serving the country.”

🌍 Climate change is threatening the very foundation of agriculture: soil health. For smallholder farmers like Caritas Nshimrimana in Burundi, soil degradation—compounded by unpredictable weather—has led to devastating crop losses. But with the right support, these farmers are driving change. 🌱 After joining One Acre Fund, Caritas adopted sustainable soil management techniques, including composting and contour farming. These methods not only protect her crops from erosion but also enhance soil fertility, ensuring that it remains viable in the face of climate extremes. 💡 The result? Caritas’ harvests increased from 15kg to 500–1000kg. With a stable and healthy harvest, her family now enjoys food security and has the means to invest in education, land, and even a motorcycle for additional income. 💰 Despite their crucial role in safeguarding soil health and food security, smallholder farmers receive far less than they need to thrive. Our recent calculations show that smallholder farmers are $151 billion short in climate finance required to build resilience against climate change. ⏳ To secure the future of agriculture, we must invest in soil health through smallholder farmers. By closing the finance gap, we can improve soil, mitigate climate impacts, and build long-term resilience.

🌱 Enriching the land for future generations. #ItTakesAVillage On their hillside farm in Burundi, Nahayo Dieudonné and Flora Shimirimana have transformed their harvests using compost, contour lines, quality seeds, and microdoses of fertilizer. “Before One Acre Fund, I did not use compost. Since implementing compost, my harvest has improved. Previously, I planted 40kg of seed and harvested under 150kg. Now, with just 4kg of seed, I can harvest 150kg,” says Nahayo. Their hard work is paying off: ✅ More land: From 0.1 acres to 6 hectares. ✅ More income: Milk sales from their cows and better harvests. ✅ Healthier soil: “When I apply these practices, my soil becomes healthy. Soil health practices protect and preserve the soil.”* 🌍 Sustainable practices are the key to thriving farms and stronger futures. Together, we can support more farmers like Nahayo and Flora in building resilience for generations to come.

🌱 Climate finance has the power to transform smallholder farms and fight climate change. Bukuru Thierry and Sibomana Suavis, a farming couple from Burundi, faced the devastating effects of climate change. Erosion, landslides, and unpredictable weather destroyed their crops and left them struggling to feed their families. In 2019, they joined our program and received training in sustainable farming practices, including contour farming, which prevents soil erosion and helps crops thrive despite harsh weather. “The contour lines retain water, allowing us to grow our crops,” says Suavis. This knowledge has helped them grow their harvests, boost their income, and invest in their future. 🌍 Smallholder farmers like Thierry and Suavis feed 2 billion people worldwide [FAO]—yet they receive less than 1% of global climate finance [World Rural Forum]. By investing in smallholders, we can make agriculture more resilient to climate change, protect the environment, and drive economic growth. It’s a deal for both farmers and the planet. Learn how: https://loom.ly/GG6fXN8

Protecting the Financial Future of Farmers – One Investment at a Time At One Acre Fund, we empower smallholder farmers to make critical investments that boost their yields, improve livelihoods, and transform communities. Take Mbonihankuye Wilo, a farmer from Bugendana commune in Burundi: "By selling my agricultural surplus, I've been able to renovate my house and buy a bicycle for personal transport and transporting crops." "One Acre Fund has also provided life-saving products on credit, such as watering cans and solar lamps, which light my home and help my children with their homework." This story reflects the lasting impact of investing in farmers—creating opportunities for families to thrive and communities to grow stronger. #ItTakesAVillage to build a resilient future for smallholder farmers. Together, we’re making it happen.

🌍 Protecting the financial future of farmers takes a village. When smallholder farmers like Hannatu Thomas in Nigeria succeed, their entire community benefits. With the increased profits she’s earned since joining One Acre Fund, Hannatu opened a shop that now serves as an important resource for her neighbors. For Hannatu, the shop provides stability for her family and an opportunity to reinvest in her farm. For her community, it’s a hub of connection and opportunity. This ripple effect demonstrates the transformative power of investing in smallholder farmers—empowering individuals to drive growth and prosperity for entire communities. 🌱 Your support helps farmers like Hannatu create lasting change. Just $25 can provide 12 farm families with the essential resources, quality inputs, and training they need to improve their livelihoods for a full year. Join our global village. Donate today: https://loom.ly/OSMNQE0 #ItTakesAVillage

🌱 Farmer impact is at the heart of everything we do. But that impact grows even stronger when our team believes in and lives out our mission every day. 💡 We asked what drives them and why social impact matters. Check out their responses👇🏾 Now we’re asking you: 👉🏾 What motivates you at work? Let’s share the inspiration! 🌍✨

🌍 Investing in smallholder farmers drives resilient, profitable farms—and the global food system. 🌍 Namwale Maliza, a smallholder farmer from Butamira, Uganda, faced a growing challenge: drought and unpredictable weather were threatening her maize and bean crops. So when she heard about our training, she saw an opportunity to transform her farming. After joining our program, Maliza increased her maize and bean harvests through training and access to better inputs. 📈 She also learned about the benefits of resilient crops like chia—an income-boosting crop that thrives even with little rainfall and matures in just 90 days. She’s increased her yields and income, all while adapting to climate change. "You only need to do one weeding if you prepare the land well," says Maliza. Today, she’s confident in her future and the future of her farm. 🌱 Smallholder farmers like Maliza are key to food security: They provide 80% of Africa's food [International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)] and a third of the world’s food [World Economic Forum (WEF)]. Yet, they receive a fraction of global climate funding. It's time to shift the balance. Let's invest in smallholder farmers and close the climate finance gap. Discover how we empower smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa to build climate resilience and drive sustainable food production for a fairer future: https://loom.ly/GG6fXN8

From friendship to entrepreneurship—Febronie Mukashyaka’s journey highlights the transformative power of community and innovation in agriculture. 🌍 In Rwanda, Febronie, a mother of three, sought a way to earn an income while staying close to her family. Thanks to her neighbor Vestine, she discovered One Acre Fund’s chicken-rearing program—and a path to sustainable entrepreneurship. Starting with 400 chicks, Febronie turned her first batch into a profit of 60,000 Rwandan francs ($44) in just six weeks. With every milestone, her confidence and business grew. Today, she’s preparing to house 800 chicks, ensuring greater stability for her family while building a thriving business. At One Acre Fund, we see smallholder farmers as innovators and change-makers. With access to the right tools, training, and support, their impact can ripple through entire communities—creating resilience, opportunity, and shared prosperity. ✨ It takes a village to build a secure future for farmers and their families. Read Febronie’s full story and learn how community-driven solutions are sparking growth: https://loom.ly/lJXnND0

As we approach the end of the year, it’s a great time for some reflection. 🌱 For many professionals today, it’s not just about financial rewards or climbing the corporate ladder. People want to use their skills to make a real, lasting impact.💡 Ever wondered about the difference between social impact careers and corporate life? 👉🏾https://bit.ly/4f12R5o How has your career brought you fulfillment? Let us know in the comments! 👇🏾 #LifeAtOneAcreFund #FarmersFirst