Our Agro-Value Chain Development program strengthens the economic backbone of pastoralist communities. We work to transform local agricultural and livestock products from basic commodities into reliable sources of diversified income. By improving production, facilitating processing, and creating market linkages, we help build businesses that are resilient to climate and price shocks, moving families from subsistence to prosperity.
Our Integrated Approach:
We enhance every step of the chain, from producer to consumer:
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Production & Quality Enhancement: Introducing climate-smart farming techniques, improving animal husbandry, and promoting high-value, drought-tolerant crops to increase yield and quality.
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Value Addition & Processing: Supporting communities to add value locally—through activities like aloe processing, honey refining, dairy cooling, or fruit drying—to capture a greater share of the final product price.
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Market Access & Business Skills: Facilitating connections to buyers, assisting with branding and certification, and providing training in business planning, financial management, and collective bargaining.
Impact & Alignment:
This program is central to building Sustainable Livelihoods and reducing poverty. It provides the economic means for families to afford education and healthcare, empowers Women & Youth through enterprise ownership, and incentivizes sustainable natural resource management as part of Climate Change Mitigation. Economic interdependence also fosters Peace and Security.
