The Social AgTech Newsletter: September 2024

Innovative solutions for a hunger-free future.

Introduction

Welcome to the latest edition of The Social AgTech Newsletter! This month, we’re diving into groundbreaking innovations that are reshaping food security across Africa and Asia. From our latest podcast episode to featured projects and news highlights, you’ll find valuable insights to inspire and inform your work in driving social impact. Let’s get started!

This Month’s Podcast

In this episode of The Social AgTech Podcast, we are joined by Luundo, the founder of Vijana Twaweza Club, a groundbreaking refugee-led farming initiative based in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya. Luundo shares his journey from fleeing the Democratic Republic of Congo to leading a project that is transforming food security for Kakuma's residents. Learn how Vijana Twaweza Club uses innovative solutions like fish farming to combat hunger, create employment for youth, and foster community-driven change in one of the world's largest refugee camps. A truly inspiring conversation about resilience, ingenuity, and hope. Listen here: The Social AgTech Podcast.

This Month’s Blog

“How Kenya is Fighting Hunger with Homegrown Innovation.” Discover how Kenya’s agricultural startups are making strides in reducing food insecurity through community-led solutions. Read more.

Project Spotlight:

EM3 Agriservices is revolutionizing agriculture in rural India by offering affordable farming services through its platform. This month, we spotlight their work in providing smallholder farmers with access to machinery that’s boosting productivity and combating malnutrition. Watch the full story in our latest video here.

News of the Month

• A Better Way to Measure Social Impact: Harvard Business Review explores innovative frameworks for measuring social return on investment. Read more here.
• Funding for Child Malnutrition Prevention: The Gates Foundation announces a major initiative to tackle child malnutrition in developing countries. Read the press release here.
• WFP and USAID Spotlight Local Innovations: Discover how local solutions are combating food insecurity in disaster-prone areas. Read the full article here.
• G7 Summit: Small-Scale Agriculture Key to Prosperous Africa: IFAD’s President addresses the need for smarter investments in smallholder agriculture. Read the summary here.
• Breakthrough Crop Innovations – But Will They Reach Farmers?: The World Economic Forum discusses the potential of new agricultural breakthroughs and the challenge of scaling them. Read more here.