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Partner With Us

Working Together to Improve Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods

Heifer Africa works with governments, development partners, foundations, financial institutions, businesses, farmer organisations and research institutions to address challenges facing smallholder farmers and agricultural markets.

Partnerships combine finance, technical expertise, technology, research and local knowledge to develop solutions that respond to the priorities of farmers, businesses and governments.

 

Why Partner with Us?

Heifer International brings more than 80 years of experience in agriculture and rural development, including more than 50 years of work in Africa. Our partnerships draw on experience in program design and delivery, market development, access to finance, technology and innovation, and technical assistance.

In Africa, partnerships include:

  • Governments to support national priorities, policy implementation and institutional capacity.
  • Bilateral and multilateral partners and foundations to design, finance and implement agricultural programs.
  • Businesses to improve value chains, services and market access.
  • Financial institutions and investors to expand financing for farmers, cooperatives and agricultural businesses.
  • Research institutions and civil society organisations to generate evidence, share knowledge and improve program delivery.

    How We Partner

    Program Design and Delivery

    Programs are developed with partners based on identified needs, available evidence and the priorities of the people and institutions involved.

    Finance and Investment

    Partnerships can combine grants, catalytic funding, private capital and other financing approaches to expand investment in agriculture.

    Technical Assistance and Capacity Building

    Technical assistance supports governments and institutions to strengthen systems, skills and processes needed to deliver agricultural and development priorities.

    Evidence and Learning

    Data, research and program experience inform decisions throughout implementation and provide evidence of what works and where approaches need to change.

    Partnership Opportunities 

    Heifer Africa is seeking partnerships in areas that include: 

    • Regenerative agriculture and climate resilience 
    • Access to finance for farmers and agricultural businesses 
    • Market systems and agricultural value chains 
    • Employment and entrepreneurship for young people and women 
    • Technology and innovation in agriculture 
    • Technical assistance and institutional capacity building 
    • Research, policy dialogue and knowledge sharing

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    Interested in exploring a partnership with Heifer Africa? 

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