Gender and Youth

Following eight years of an unfruitful job hunt after university, Frank Brain reluctantly turned to the oil palm farm that he had inherited from his parents. A serendipitous invitation to the NISCOPS programme equipped Frank with climate-smart and sustainable farming practices that dramatically improved yields. Now he sees the potential in oil palm and inspiring other young farmers to see a future in agriculture.

In Kericho County, Kenya, Esther Sitienei has turned organic farming into a powerful tool for community empowerment. As she shares innovative, sustainable practices, Esther is inspiring fellow farmers to view farming as a livelihood and a pathway to community resilience. As her farm has become a hub for learning and collaboration, Esther has become a pillar of knowledge and perseverance, creating positive change in the wider community. 

Cassava is redefining food security in Sierra Leone. The Gbomuma Group in the Samie community has embraced cassava cultivation and worked to create a viable business through the tuber. With support, other farmers are boosting cassava yields and producing valuable products to build resilient livelihoods and strengthen the nation’s food future.