FIPS Africa strengthens partner capacity across sub-Saharan Africa through hands-on learning exchange in Kenya
FIPS Africa hosted grantee teams from Madagascar and Burundi in Nakuru, Kenya, for a hands-on learning exchange on potato project implementation, as it expands support to 10 organisations in six countries under its Small Farms, Big Futures vision. FIPS Africa has taken another important step in advancing its Small Farms, Big Futures vision by hosting […]
FIPS Africa and Nakuru County launch 100 Diffused Light Stores and agribusiness equipment for youth
A new investment in decentralised seed systems, youth enterprise, and stronger rural livelihoods in Nakuru County FIPS Africa, in partnership with the Nakuru County Government, has launched 100 Diffused Light Stores (DLSs) and agribusiness equipment for youth in Mwahe Village, Nakuru County – a practical step towards strengthening the potato value chain, reducing post-harvest losses, […]
Réseau Burundi 2000 Plus joins FIPS Africa Community of Practice to expand farmer support in Burundi
Partnership overview Réseau Burundi 2000 Plus (RBU 2000+) has joined the FIPS Africa Training Unit Community of Practice in a partnership that marks an exciting step in deepening and diversifying our work in Burundi. RBU 2000+ is a non-profit organisation with over 20 years of experience working with farmers to increase incomes, improve community nutrition, […]
Sierra Leone trains 200 Village-based Advisors to improve extension and input access for smallholder farmers
Sierra Leone took a major step towards strengthening food security and improving rural livelihoods by training 200 Village-based Advisors (VBAs). VBA services will initially support farmers in five districts – Port Loko, Karene, Moyamba, Bo, and Kenema as the first of a national roll-out. The training, held from 13–18 March, covered the fundamentals of becoming […]
FIPS Africa expands into Uganda through new partnership with Farm Africa
Farm Africa has launched a Village-Based Advisor (VBA) programme in northeastern Uganda in partnership with FIPS Africa. The initiative marks an important step in FIPS’ Small Farms, Big Futures strategy and reflects a shared commitment to expanding farmer-centred extension systems beyond Kenya while adapting proven approaches to local contexts. At the heart of the collaboration is a […]
The power of practice: farmers rewiring food systems through agroecology
Since 2022, FIPS Africa has been part of the McKnight Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems (CRFS) community of practice, which emphasises networking, learning, and collective action. The community of practice brings together organisations testing different approaches to deliver agroecological transformation and resilient food systems. This journey began in February 2017 under the FIPS Village-Based […]