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 (Registration Live!)
Mercy Corps AgriFin is proud to be hosting its 5th Annual Learning Event following six years of successful program work. The four-day conference will focus on impact & innovation and convene the industry’s top experts and practitioners. We have over 80 speakers lined up, 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.
While a key focus of the week will be reflecting on lessons learned, we also look to the future and key shifts in the areas of gender transformation and climate change – which will be reflected in our opening and closing plenaries. Our marketplace will play host to almost 150 organizations dedicated to driving transformational change in the agriculture sector around the globe. We will also use this opportunity to highlight the exceptional work of our partners through 12 recognition awards, presented by our Advisory Council.
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
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-February 2021. We are now working together with 60 Decibels for four additional rounds of data collection between March and June 2021 and publishing the results of each round on a monthly basis on this page. Access an infographic summary of the data, or click below to view the dashboard.
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.
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