The Resilient Agriculture that works for young people Program, implemented by Practical Action, helps young people build sustainable and profitable livelihoods in agriculture and agribusiness. It addresses the challenge of limited opportunities, skills, and support for young people to succeed in farming as a viable business. The program supports young people by providing training in regenerative agriculture and agribusiness, peer-to-peer mentorship, and guidance on business development, market access, and finance. Participants also gain exposure to different agricultural value chains such as poultry, vegetables, tomatoes, groundnuts, and soya beans. The key benefits include practical farming and business skills, mentorship from experienced agripreneurs, improved access to markets and finance, and opportunities to start or grow successful agribusinesses while promoting agriculture as a rewarding career.
Opportunity being advertised
Applications are open for the RAY Program, a free agriculture and agribusiness training program implemented by Practical Action.
The program is intended for young people interested in building sustainable livelihoods in agriculture and agribusiness across different value chains, including poultry, vegetables, tomatoes, groundnuts, and soya beans.
Successful applicants will receive practical training in:
• Regenerative agriculture
• Agribusiness skills and business development
• Market access and financial support
• Peer-to-peer mentorship from experienced agri-preneurs
Participants will also receive guidance and support to start or grow their agribusinesses and improve their income opportunities.
The program will take place through practical learning and mentorship engagements in selected agricultural value chain activities.
No application fees are required.
Who Can Apply
Age Range: 18–35 years
Location / Counties: Nyamira, Siaya, Homa Bay, Kisumu, Migori, Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, and Vihiga counties.
Applications are accepted throughout the year on an ongoing basis.
Gender Requirements (if applicable): Young women are strongly encouraged to apply. Young men, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and internally displaced persons (IDPs) are also encouraged to apply.
Education or Skill Requirements (if applicable): No formal education requirements.
No previous agriculture or agribusiness experience is required.
Any Other Requirements:
• Applicants should be interested in agriculture or agribusiness.
• Applicants should be willing to participate in training and mentorship activities.
• Applicants should be interested in starting or growing an agribusiness.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should:
1. Visit the website below to learn more about the RAY Program and available opportunities.
2. Contact the implementation partner using the email address provided for application guidance and enquiries.
3. Submit any required information as instructed by the program team.
Application Link (for program information): https://www.practicalaction.org
Email Address (for enquiries and application support): [email protected]
Application Deadline:
There is no fixed application deadline. Applications are reviewed and evaluated on a rolling basis throughout the year.
If you do not hear from us within two weeks after the end of the relevant recruitment cycle, please consider your application unsuccessful. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the next steps.