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
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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
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Meet a Young Woman Helping Rwandan Coffee Farmers Improve Their Agricultural Practices
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Latest Findings: How Two Ghanaian Enterprises are Impacting Farmer Livelihoods
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Regenerative Agriculture Is Helping This Coffee Co-op Fight Climate Change
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Building Business Capacity from Afar: A Q&A With Root Capital Advisor Ousmane Sané
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