Agriculture
In many regions across the world, agriculture is the most prevalent form of livelihood. However, lack of investment and government support services, poor access to credit, weak infrastructure, natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and ongoing conflict often plague agricultural advancement in developing countries. This causes productivity to suffer and the cycle of poverty to continue.
World Hope International (WHI)'s agricultural programs work with vulnerable farmers, many of whom are women, by training them in innovative yet practical agricultural methods, helping them access quality agricultural inputs and technology, and linking them to viable markets. Such market-based solutions help farmers grow more food more effectively and consistently, both for themselves and to sell at market. In doing so, farmers are able to prevent hunger, address malnutrition, preserve land for future use, and obtain long lasting food security.
Likewise, WHI gathers the organizations, people, technology, activities, information, and resources necessary to move products and services from communities to customers. As a result, WHI is creating supply chain opportunities for improved livelihoods that are helping to transform entire communities.
Learn more: 2017 Agriculture Annual Report
GRO Greenhouses
Developed in partnership with Pennsylvania State University’s Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship Program (PSU-HESE), GRO Greenhouses help farmers in Sierra Leone grow and sell vegetables year-round, boosting food security and helping to alleviate poverty. Learn More
Fruit Cooperatives
WHI teaches farmers in Sierra Leone how to utilize drip irrigation, farm fruit commercially, and access viable markets. Learn More
Mushroom Cultivation Program
WHI trains and equips rural Cambodian farmers to grow mushrooms out of agricultural waste, adding over $2,000 USD to annual farmer incomes. Learn More