“Agriculture Made Me” is a bold and inspiring initiative under the Africa Initiative Impact Program (AIIP) designed to transform perceptions of agriculture and empower individuals to see farming as a pathway to personal growth, economic independence, and national development. This program is a celebration of lives that have been changed through agriculture—and a platform to empower more Africans to follow that path.

Mission

To spotlight agriculture as a tool for sustainable livelihood, youth empowerment, and economic transformation, while fostering innovation, dignity, and pride in African farming.

Program Objectives

Shift the Narrative Around Agriculture

Present agriculture as a powerful tool for wealth creation, innovation, and community development.

Empower Youth & Women

Provide access to training, mentorship, and agri-business support for young people and women across Africa.

Integrate Technology & Sustainability

Promote climate-smart agriculture, digital farming tools, and sustainable practices across the value chain.

Recognize Agricultural Achievers

Celebrate individuals who have succeeded in farming to inspire others and create visible role models.

Target Groups

  • Young people (ages 16–35)
  • Unemployed graduates
  • Rural communities
  • Aspiring agri-entrepreneurs
  • Women and single mothers
  • Vocational school students
“Agriculture Made Me” is not just a program—it’s a testimony of resilience, innovation, and transformation. Under AIIP, it calls every African youth to reimagine their future in the soil, in agribusiness, and in the abundant possibilities of the land. Agriculture made them. It can make you too.