Agroecological Value Addition
Turn what the land gives into what the market needs.
Nakivale grows more than it sells. Bananas ripen past their value, shea and oils leave the settlement raw, and the margin is captured somewhere else. This program puts that margin back in women's hands: how to turn a harvest into skincare, fortified oil, perfume or baked goods that meet a buyer's standard for hygiene, shelf life and packaging. Everything is taught hands-on, ingredient to finished shelf.
What the program looks like
How we deliver this work.
- 01
Practical, ingredient-to-shelf workshops on organic and fortified products.
- 02
Food safety, hygiene, packaging and labelling for local and regional markets.
- 03
Shared production kits and starter materials for graduating participants.
- 04
Bridges into SHE-Monetize for business planning and market linkages.
Who it's for
Who this cohort is built for.
- Women ready to move from training to production
- Smallholder growers seeking higher-value products
- Cooperatives and women-led micro-enterprises
Outcomes so far
What this program has delivered.
Ready to move?
Equip a production cohort
Provide raw materials, training kits and market access so women can turn harvest into shelf-ready products and keep the margin in their own hands.
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