Partnering with FIPS

FIPS Africa is the partner of choice for actors committed to transforming food security and building resilient markets in smallholder communities.

Small Farms, Big Futures

Donor partnerships

Donors trust FIPS to deliver scalable models, strong governance, and robust impact measurement systems honed over the past twenty years. We bridge the gap between innovation and adoption, research and practice, and policy and farmer outcomes: improving food security, resilience, and farm incomes across Africa.

How we work with donors

  • Research and innovation that drive change: Through Farmer Research Networks (FRNs) and partnerships with leading universities, research, and design organizations, we convert complex evidence into actionable technologies that improve productivity, climate resilience, and environmental health.
  • Proven model with scalable impact: FIPS Village-based Advisor (VBA) approach has directly reached hundreds of thousands of smallholder farmers, influencing millions more through partners. It is regionally recognised as a best-practice model for inclusive, last-mile agricultural extension.
  • Deep local roots and continental reach: With a strong presence in Kenya and partnerships in over 17 African countries, we combine local insight with regional influence. Our International Training Unit equips organisations across Africa to localise and scale the VBA model within their own unique contexts.
  • Integrated, farmer-centred solutions: From seed and soil systems to livestock, youth enterprise, and research innovation, we deliver end-to-end support that help farmers grow more, earn more, and sustain more while strengthening markets and ecosystems.
  • Trusted governance and accountability: Donors value our transparency, adaptive management, and commitment to results. Our robust monitoring, learning, and governance systems ensure every partnership delivers measurable outcomes aligned with donor goals.

Your impact in numbers

  • $5 provides trial packs of improved seed to 80 farmers, kickstarting adoption.
  • 10 provides training materials for 5 smallholder farmers.
  • $10 provides 10-day-old improved chicks to a young agri-preneur via our co-investment model.
  • $100 equips a Village-based Advisor with a full demo kit.
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Years of trusted impact delivery

FIPS delivers scalable agricultural models backed by strong governance and rigorous impact measurement. Our proven VBA approach translates research and innovation into measurable improvements in food security, resilience, and farm incomes across Africa.

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Enables 80 farmers to test and adopt improved seed

Through integrated, farmer-centred systems — from seed and soil health to youth enterprise and market development — FIPS converts donor funding into scalable, measurable outcomes across Kenya and 17+ African countries.

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