ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The program seeks to support young people in becoming polished and successful entrepreneurs. It does this by improving their farming skills, introducing them to new methods of farming, helping them access finance (loans), and linking them to markets to sell their produce. It also supports farm produce buyers and marketers in registering their businesses formally and training farmers on proper farming techniques. This way, they can employ other young people.
Young people are also taught how to make other products from their crop (value addition) so they get good prices, and are connected to agrochemical suppliers to get good prices of farm chemicals, seeds among others.
They have also formed the Youth Women Aggregators Association, a group that helps young farmers meet each other and share information so they can support each other in growing their incomes through farming and other agriculture related businesses.
The program started in May 2023 and is ongoing.
WHO QUALIFIES?
The program is open to young women and men (aged 18-35 years) with a passion for success in these five counties: Nairobi, Kajiado, Makueni, Machakos and Kiambu.
Young women are encouraged to apply.
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
The program is operating in these five counties: Nairobi, Kajiado, Makueni, Machakos and Kiambu.
ABOUT THE IMPLEMENTATION PARTNER
Arabuko Ltd is a youth-led organization that aims at empowering young people and transforming agriculture in Kenya. It is a private enterprise with a vision to be the leading company globally in both fresh produce supplies and food safety. It partners with farmers across Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, in the supply of fresh farm produce to institutions, business organisations and homes in a bid to promote a healthy nation.
For more information visit https://arabuko.co.ke/
Arabuko Aggregator Enhancement Program
This program supports young people aged 18-35 in enhancing farming skills, introduces new methods, access to finance, and links participants to markets.
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Arabuko Limited
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Unemployment remains among the most formidable challenges young people face across Kenya and the wider continent. While we are seeing a surge of graduates entering the job market, the supply simply isn’t meeting the demand for opportunities. This imbalance can lead to desperation and hopelessness, which, in some cases, has led to mental health issues, substance abuse, and even criminality.
In a world where challenges often overshadow opportunities, Arabuko stands as a beacon of hope and transformation. Founded in 2016 and incorporated in 2018, Arabuko started working with a group of farmers from Nyeri, Machakos, and Kajiado counties in Kenya. Initially,... Learn more
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Arabuko Limited
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