Zero Hunger
Addressing nutritional needs and enhancing food security by producing and selling nutritious flour blends and fresh produce.
Organization
Agritech for Africa
Agriculture and Technology for Africa “AGRITECH” was established in Bukavu-DRC in 2019 by Asifiwe Kulimushi Esther.
Our story
The idea for its creation stemmed from an observation made during an academic internship in the Kabare territory. This observation was the low involvement of young people in agriculture, even though agriculture represents 43% of the DRC's GDP and 80% of the rural population works in the agricultural sector (USAID, 2018). Following a survey in the same area, it was also found that the rural community faces unprecedented constraints, namely: a minimum of financial and technical education, field work left to women and prices defying all competition on the market. What's more, 13% of total production (12,750 tonnes in 2014) perishes before being exposed to the market, due to a lack of processing and preservation facilities. This only exacerbates the precarious situation in which rural producers, particularly rural women, find themselves. This handicaps agriculture in the Kabare territory, which has the potential to feed a large part of the city of Bukavu and the surrounding area.
Our core values
Core values that guide our actions, inspire our work, and drive us towards a sustainable future for all.
Community Empowerment
Empowering local communities, especially women, to actively participate in and benefit from agricultural development.
Sustainability
Committing to sustainable agricultural practices and innovative solutions that protect the environment and ensure long-term viability.
Innovation
Embracing innovative techniques and technologies to enhance agricultural productivity and reduce post-harvest losses.
Inclusion
Ensuring that all community members, particularly marginalized groups, have equitable access to resources and opportunities.
Collaboration
Building strong partnerships and engaging with local communities to ensure initiatives are community-driven and address local needs.
Resilience
Fostering resilience in the agricultural sector through sustainable practices and climate action.
Economic Growth
Promoting economic stability and growth by creating jobs and adding value to local produce.
Sustainable development
AGRITECH's Holistic Approach to Sustainable Development Goals. AGRITECH's initiatives contribute to
Gender Equality
Empowering women through the formation of the women agricultural cooperative, promoting their economic participation.
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Creating jobs and fostering economic growth through the cooperative and the processing and preservation plant.
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Establishing a processing and preservation plant to build resilient infrastructure and promote sustainable industrialization.
Responsible Consumption and Production
Implementing sustainable waste management practices and reducing post-harvest losses to support sustainable consumption and production patterns.
Our partners
USADEF
Thanks to the USADF grant in 2023, AGRITECH has successfully completed its project on the collection, packaging and preservation of agricultural products.
Citi
Thanks to a grant from the Citi Foundation in 2023, AGRITECH has successfully completed its project on the collection, packaging and preservation of agricultural produce.