Project for Organic farming, food security, diversification of income for coffee farmers and job creation for youths

Project for Organic farming, food security, diversification of income for coffee farmers and job creation for youths Implemented since 2024 with support from BMZ though GLS Foundation for Future Development. The Project objective is to improve food and income security of coffee farmers in Nyeri County through crop diversification, improved water access and management, introducing agro-ecological farming practices, improved coffee management and marketing. In addition, job creation by supporting youth with start up capital for business creation and training them in entrepreneurship. The project is being implemented in Nyeri County in collaboration with the County Government of Nyeri, Coffee Research Institute and Other key stakeholders in the agro-ecology sector. The project aims at contributing to Improved the livelihoods of coffee small-scale farmers and youth by creating employment opportunities, ensuring nutritional and income security in Nyeri County, Kenya.