Resilient Agriculture Innovations for Nature (RAIN) 3
After two successful rounds, we’ve partnered with the Shockwave Foundation and the Munich Re Foundation on phase III of the Resilient Agriculture Innovations for Nature (RAIN) challenge. RAIN 3 aims to convert seed-level innovative agricultural ideas that are meeting resilience needs in East Africa and scale them to sustainable business ideas of interest to private investors and funders. Following in depth evaluation, 10 projects were chosen as the RAIN 3 winners.
A Basic Income for Nature and Climate in Laikipia County
Linking unconditional cash dividends to community-led ecosystem restoration in Kenya.
Aquahope in Siaya and Farms of freedom in Kajiado
Empowering women through sustainable farming, financial tools, and climate resilience.
Bee Guardians of the Crest
Through inclusive modern beekeeping in Rwanda, this initiative restores biodiversity, enhances food security, builds climate…
Carbon farming for agricultural and environmental sustainability and profitability (CAFESUP)
The CAFAESUP project is a carbon financing initiative for landowners and farmers.
Leveraging Owl Predation for Climate-Adapted Rodent Control: Enhancing Ecosystem Resilience in Rodent Pest Management (LOPE-CARE)
LOPE-CARE uses owls for sustainable rodent control, boosting biodiversity, crop protection, and climate resilience in…
Organic fertiliser production
Green Ethiopia transforms urban organic waste into affordable fertiliser, restoring soil health and creating green…
RAIN for Resilience: Democratizing Weather and Climate Intelligence for Smallholder Farmers in Kenya & Uganda
Ignitia delivers AI weather forecasts helping East African tea farmers reduce losses.
Smart Productive Forests
This initiative uses smart agroforestry and technology to restore land, boost incomes, and fight climate…
Sustainable Native Species Aquaculture for Food Security and Biodiversity Protection in Lake Tanganyika
Restoring Lake Tanganyika’s fish supply through sustainable native tilapia aquaculture, boosting food security.
VERMIFARM
Vermicomposting for sustainable production of organic fertiliser using food waste and empowering refugees