Income level 1
Struggling
Less than $1 / dayFood and income insecurity — easy to lose hope
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FIPS uses success and impact metrics to understand performance, strengthen systems, inform decision-making, and continuously improve and scale models that deliver lasting agricultural transformation.
Lasting impact demands accountability. FIPS uses robust measurement to understand performance, strengthen delivery, and continuously improve outcomes for farmers and food systems.
We track how our work improves the lives and livelihoods of farmers through:
We measure how effectively FIPS delivers, learns, and scales:
FIPS evaluates how our work shifts the wider environment around farmers:
FIPS is committed to tracking household income over time. We support individuals in reaching their financial goals — whether that means unlocking the economic potential of their land or business, saving to return to education, or launching an enterprise beyond agriculture.
To measure this progress, FIPS has established a six-level income framework, ranging from Struggling to Excelling. Thriving marks a critical turning point where families build true-long term resilience. While some individuals progress sequentially through every stage, others balance a specific income level alongside other household responsibilities. This framework enables FIPS to codify income transformation across all our target groups — including young agripreneurs, smallholder farmers, and VBAs. The personas featured below serve as archetypes to illustrate what each income level looks like across different contexts; they are exemplary models rather than profiles of real individuals.
Through our efforts, we’ve supported thousands of smallholder farmers, providing them with essential tools and knowledge. They’ve seen improvements in crop yields, increased income, and access to valuable resources that help sustain their livelihoods.