We envision a future where every smallholder farmer prospers in a digitally interconnected world.
PROGRAM REACH
16m
〉Smallholder farmers accessing bundled digital products and services
150
〉Partners driving delivery of viable, technology-enabled products and services for smallholder farmers
8
〉 Countries of operation including Ethiopia, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe
ALE 2021: April 26th -29th (Recordings & Resources Now Available!)
Mercy Corps AgriFin is proud to have hosted its 5th Annual Learning Event following six years of successful program work. The four-day conference focused on impact & innovation and convene the industry’s top experts and practitioners. We hosted over 80 speakers, exploring themes such as the impact of COVID-19 and Desert Locusts, the role of digital platforms in technology innovation, bundled financial and non-financial services, and impact research. Access ALE 2021 Recordings & Resources
We leverage the power of digital technology, data, and a global network of partners to build a brighter future for smallholder farmers and the people they feed.
We design, test & scale digital services and products to boost their productivity & income and build their resilience to climate change.
〉 LEARN MORE ABOUT AGRIFIN’S CORE ACTIVITIES & OUR COVID-19 RESPONSE
60 Decibels Partnership: How are Kenyan Farmers Faring in the Face of COVID-19?
The COVID-19 pandemic and the government-mandated lockdowns have disrupted agricultural activities across Kenya. Our partner 60 Decibels has been studying Kenyan farmers to understand the impact of the pandemic on their livelihoods and wellbeing through monthly data collection from June 2020-May 2021. We worked together with 60 Decibels for four additional rounds of data collection between March and June 2021 and publishing the results of each round monthly on this page. Access the data on the interactive dashboard and read our report on the “8 Things We Learned From Kenyan Farmers During COVID-19”.
THE CHALLENGE
Smallholder farmers feed 1/3rd of the world’s population but live on less than $2.50 a day.
PARTNER HIGHLIGHTS
NASA
Through a new partnership with NASA, Mercy Corps is expanding our AgriFin program to connect farmers with satellite data. State-of-the-art imagery, modeling, and analysis will help small-holder farmers manage their crops and adapt to climate change.
ON SOCIAL NETWORKS
How did COVID-19 affect small-scale farmers in Kenya? Who was most affected? What helped?
This Wednesday, Oct. 27th at 9AM EST, we will discuss our new report, 8 Things We Learned From Kenyan Farmers During COVID-19. Join us: https://lnkd.in/dnXVHP7w
Extension agents are key to guarantee the impact of many @CGIAR #OneCGIAR innovations. What are the needs of the next generation of agricultural extension agents and how can we enable their success? https://alliancebioversityciat.org/stories/extension-agents-grow-new-skills-cultivate-better-future-cgiar-impacts
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