Investing in Rural Resilience: Learnings from 25 Years of Impact
Root Capital’s Head of Advisory in Africa, Rose Ochieng (left) and Chief External Affairs Officer, Scott
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The Sungbo Women Empowerment Organization: A Story of Determination and Growth in Rural Ghana
Portia Gban founded SWEO in 2018 to empower women in northern Ghana through farming and processing soybeans, maize, and shea butter. With Root Capital's support, SWEO now helps 1,200 farmers. Despite cultural resistance, SWEO improves livelihoods, promotes women's empowerment, and trains youth in income-generating activities.
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Talent Partnership Spotlight: Bilha Wanjira Kirera
Meet Bilha Wanjira Kirera, a University of Embu graduate, and former Root Capital Talent Partner. Read the story of how she enhanced sustainable farming practices in Embu, Kenya, securing a full-time role at Limbua Group Limited and inspiring local youth towards agricultural careers.
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Rebuild Women’s Hope: A Dynamic Coffee Cooperative Empowering Women in the DRC
Marcelline Budza at Root Capital’s Women’s Council gathering in Nairobi, Kenya. Credit: Root Capital In the
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IN PHOTOS: A Journey of Impact Through Rwanda’s Rich Coffee Landscape
This summer, I traveled to Rwanda for a regional retreat with Root Capital’s Africa Team, followed by several days visiting our clients in the region. It was an insightful journey through the heart of Rwanda’s coffee industry where I explored the captivating landscapes, entrepreneurial innovation, and incredible economic opportunities created and led by agricultural enterprises…
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How Women Coffee Farmers Are Fighting Climate Change in Uganda
Most people in Western Uganda are farmers, dependent on the land and predictable weather patterns for
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Meet a Young Woman Helping Rwandan Coffee Farmers Improve Their Agricultural Practices
As the youth population explodes worldwide, Root Capital is turning a demographic challenge into an opportunity
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Latest Findings: How Two Ghanaian Enterprises are Impacting Farmer Livelihoods
Note: Click here to learn more about how we conduct impact studies in rural communities. In
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Regenerative Agriculture Is Helping This Coffee Co-op Fight Climate Change
High in Rwanda’s southern mountains, farmers grow some of the highest-quality coffee on Earth. The volcanic
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Building Business Capacity from Afar: A Q&A With Root Capital Advisor Ousmane Sané
Root Capital’s innovative advisory services are powered by our talented team of advisory consultants. These trainers
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