Equity Group Foundation wins €1M grant from Proparco to train Kenyan smallholder farmers in climate-smart agriculture, boosting resilience and food security.
Proparco, the French development finance institution, has granted €1 million (approx. KSh140 million or $1.08 million) to Equity Group Foundation (EGF) to promote climate-smart agriculture among Kenya’s smallholder farmers. The grant will support sustainable farming practices, digital tools, and training programs aimed at boosting climate resilience and food security.
The funding agreement was signed on March 18, 2025, reinforcing the growing role of financial institutions in climate adaptation.
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🌱 Training and Technology for Resilient Farming
The initiative targets thousands of smallholder farmers, who make up the backbone of Kenya’s agricultural economy. The grant will support:
- Hands-on training in sustainable farming
- Digital tools to optimize productivity
- Regenerative and conservation practices such as soil health and water management
“Smallholder farmers are at the forefront of the climate crisis, and equipping them with the necessary skills and resources is crucial for sustainable food systems,”
— Dr. James Mwangi, Group CEO & Managing Director, Equity Group Holdings
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🌍 Strengthening Climate Resilience in East Africa
This project forms part of a broader climate adaptation strategy by Equity Group, aligned with Kenya’s national climate policies and the Paris Agreement. It will promote:
- Soil conservation and regenerative agriculture
- Smart irrigation and water-use efficiency
- Climate data integration for small-scale farmers
“Strengthening smallholder resilience is key to achieving sustainable agricultural transformation in Africa,”
— Françoise Lombard, CEO, Proparco
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💼 Equity’s Growing Role in Green Finance
Equity Group has become a regional leader in green finance, leveraging partnerships to integrate sustainability into its core lending and investment practices. Agriculture, which employs over 40% of Kenya’s workforce, is a priority sector.
The Proparco grant will:
- Reinforce Equity Group Foundation’s mission to support inclusive economic development
- Advance the adoption of green finance solutions across East Africa
- Scale up climate risk mitigation through technical assistance
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