Success Stories
Discover the transformative impact of YEFFA through inspiring success stories of young African entrepreneurs who are revolutionizing agriculture and building thriving futures.
1.5M
Work opportunities
for youth
We aim to create 1.5 million work opportunities for young people within agri-food systems by strengthening ecosystems and mobilizing public and private sector support.
I never imagined I would come this far in such a short time. The YEFFA Program has not just changed my farm; it has changed my life. I’ve learned to manage my farm like a business, and now I have the tools and knowledge to grow and succeed.
Onesphore Mutsinzi 
The journey has not been easy, but the support I’ve received [from YEFFA] has been pivotal. I am now more prepared than ever to take my business to the next level.
Albertine Uwimana 
The training gave me the knowledge I needed to improve my flock’s health. Before, I was just guessing what might work. Now, my chickens are healthier, they’re producing more eggs, and I’ve seen a huge drop in mortality
rates.
Uwimpaye Priscilla 
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Morgan’s Mission to Grow Youth Agribusiness Leaders
For Morgan Yiskaka, the future once felt uncertain. “I didn’t get the chance to continue my education,” he
Timothy and Charles of Katavi
Just a few years ago, Timothy Joseph and Charles Sima were barely scraping by in Tumaini village, Katavi.
How Magreth Found Her Future in Farming
In Iyela village just outside Mbeya, Magreth Antony Magubila once saw agriculture as something she simply grew up
Agnes Nzowa Huno Afya Plus
What began in a modest kitchen in Mbeya with just TZS 100,000 (USD 40) has evolved into a
Kabudula Rural Women Cooperative
Sarah Kachedwa, Chairperson of Kabudula Rural Women Cooperative, proudly shares her amazement at a recent tenfold increase in
Msozi Cooperative
Under the YEFFA Program, with the support of the Farmers Union of Malawi (FUM), Msozi Cooperative received comprehensive
Longwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR)
Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) is a public university that was established in 2011 to
Mali YEFFA Convening Empowers Youth in Agriculture, Charts Path for Economic Growth
Bamako, Mali –March 10, 2025 – AGRA, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has successfully concluded the Mali YEFFA
Bizimana Shumbusho’s Agricultural Triumph – A Young Entrepreneur’s Path to Growth and Sustainability
Bizimana Shumbusho, founder of BIZIFREPRO LTD. “I am deeply grateful to the YEFFA Program and ADC for equipping
Priscilla’s Poultry Farming Transformation: A Journey from Struggle to Success
“Now, my chickens are healthier, they’re producing more eggs, and I’ve seen a huge drop in mortality rates.”
Mutsinzi’s Journey to Sustainable Poultry Farming
“Since I started working with ABUSOL in August 2024, things have never been the same. My eyes were
From Aspiring Agripreneur to Business Owner
Albertine Uwimana, a young and driven agribusiness enthusiast with a background in accounting, has made impressive strides in