Land reform in South Africa has resulted in many displaced communities regaining land previously lost under Apartheid. Read Martha's story.Lea, a mother of five, joined one of our Farmer Research groups in a village in the Babati region of Tanzania. Read her story.
In the district of Babati in Tanzania, over 70% of children in the area will become farmers when they leave school. It’s vital that they learn practical skills that will enable them to feed their families and look after their land. Read Rebekah's story.Example Gift List
£5 - Seed starter kit
For the price of a dinner plate, you could help FARM-Africa to supply a household with staple crop seeds such as sorghum, maize, groundnuts and pulses, giving them a head start in growing food for their family.
£10 - Chicken
Chicks and suitable training provided by FARM-Africa will give a poor farmer the chance to feed their family and build a livelihood. Eggs are a great source of protein and any surplus can be sold for profit, helping a family build a future free of poverty. Or you could buy a toaster for the happy couple.
£24 - Beehive
FARM-Africa beehives help poor African forest-dwellers to make a sustainable living from their environment. Honey can be sold for food, medicine, and used to make Ethiopia’s national drink, Tej. Alternatively, buy them a bath towel.
£30 - Dairy goat
Bred to be good milk producers, a cross-breed dairy goat provided by FARM-Africa will provide the vital nutrition children need to grow up healthy and strong. Any milk the family does not use is sold for profit, helping then to escape poverty. Much more useful than a set of saucepans!
£48 - Village vet starter kit
Many African farmers live a long way from towns where qualified vets work. For the price of a set of cutlery, FARM-Africa can train people in basic animal healthcare and provide them with medicines to treat the most common illnesses, which may save the life of the animal and the livelihood of the farmer.
£65 - Primary school tree nursery
FARM-Africa works with schools in Tanzania to plant tree nurseries and educate school children in how to grow food and provide shade for their animals, as well as protecting the soil against erosion. A present that will have much more impact than a casserole dish.
£103 - Blacksmiths’ equipment
Bed sheets always come in handy. But by providing someone with the equipment needed to start a business as a blacksmith, FARM-Africa will not only transform the life of a poor African, but also improve the livelihoods of the rest of the community.
£120 - Camel
Fridges are not very interesting, but camels can transform the lives of nomadic farmers in arid areas. Able to survive water shortages, a camel produces milk, rich in nutrients, suitable for all the family. Any excess milk can be sold, providing extra income and helping a family build a life free from poverty.
£147 - Business start-up capital
In western countries, we visit banks to ask for a loan to set up a new business, but what do you do if you’re a poor African farmer? For the price of an exercise bicycle, FARM-Africa can provide the capital to start a rural business. A real long-term gift to give someone a chance to make a living.
£806 - Shallow well
Many countries in Africa suffer from erratic rainfall, which can cause a reduction in food production and lead to malnutrition. FARM-Africa works with communities to build and maintain shallow wells that provide water for people and livestock in times of drought. Or you could buy a deluxe wine cabinet.
