B2R Farms’ Trainees from South Sudan Build Demo Plots & Train Community
For four months, B2R Farms’ has hosted four South Sudanese Fellows, teaching them Foundations for Farming methodologies and how to train others in their communities in South Sudan. Today, these Fellows have returned home and already established three demonstration plots in Juba and trained 18 new champion farmers. They hope to reach up to 500 […]
Beyond the Classroom: Isomo Scholars Gain Global Experience
Through the Africa Scholars Fund, several Isomo Scholars recently participated in transformative international programs that expanded their learning far beyond the classroom. These opportunities reflect the power of your support—not just opening doors to higher education, but equipping young leaders to engage with the world and shape the future of their communities. Ghana Immersive Experience […]
Conservation Agriculture Tripled this Farmers’ Yields — Here’s How
After years of poor harvests, Simeon had nearly given up, but after attending B2R Farms’ training on Conservation Agriculture, everything changed. With a single plot, he harvested 600kg from just 1/16th of a hectare—and never looked back. Now, his yields are triple those of neighboring farms, even in seasons with low rainfall, like this past […]
B2R Fellow Appointed as Policy Analyst in the Prime Minister Office
B2R Fellow, Francoise Niyigena, was recently appointed as a Policy Analyst in the Office of the Prime Minister by the President’s Cabinet. Her appointment follows a Citizen Reach #KwegeraAbaturage event attended by His Excellency President Paul Kagame, where she had the opportunity to speak on the impact the Imbuto Foundation and Bridge2Rwanda has had on […]
B2R Fellow Promotes Peace Through Entrepreneurship in DRC
B2R Fellow, Bienfait Mugenza, graduated from the University of Rochester with a degree in Political Science and a vision of bringing peace to his home country of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Today, he is the Founder & Managing Director of Congo Peace Academy, a non-profit organization focused on promoting peace and stability through […]
B2R Farms’ Fellow Louise: Transforming Agriculture in Nyamagabe
Growing up in Nyamagabe, in the Southern Province of Rwanda, Louise Nyirahubakimana saw firsthand the struggles of farmers in her community. Determined to make a difference, she pursued a degree in Agroforestry at the University of Rwanda, but after graduating, she faced significant challenges finding work and providing for her family—until she discovered the B2R […]
B2R Farms Fellowship Program Grows to 109 Fellows
https://youtu.be/CS2QCETmmk4?si=NuymHRboG82v0nuS Today, 69 B2R Farms Fellows are stationed in local sectors across Rwanda, with 40 new Fellows being recruited this month. Each incoming group of Fellows undergoes intensive Foundations for Farming training at B2R Farms’ Land of Goshen,where they develop their skills as farm managers and FFF Trainers before joining their peers in the field. These Fellows […]
B2R Fellow Launches New Venture Capital Firm in Rwanda & Kenya
https://youtu.be/nF8Y9Y8jeGY?si=ixcRkPbDAvca9IEA B2R Fellow Serge Priam Nsanzineza graduated from Princeton University in 2020 with a degree in Chemical & Biological Engineering. Today, Serge is the co-founder of Higa Capital, a venture capital firm based in Kigali and Nairobi focused on investing in early-stage startups that use tech-driven solutions to transform industries and create sustainable impact. Alongside […]
Isomo Launches New Ikaze Refugee Impact Scholarship with ASYV
https://youtu.be/8uIJrSUAq7E?si=DeONF4agEn419RYB Isomo, in partnership with Agahozo Shalom Youth Village (ASYV), has launched the Ikaze Refugee Impact Scholarship (IRIS), a new initiative dedicated to expanding opportunities for resilient, high-achieving refugee students in Rwanda. IRIS identifies promising Senior 3 (high school freshman) students and equips them with mentorship, academic support, and leadership training to help them transition […]
ToTs Taught by B2R Farms Train Over 100,000 Farmers in Rwanda
In September 2024, the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Board (RAB) asked B2R Farms to train over 2,000 agriculture officers and community leaders from the District-level down to local Cells. The result has been amazing! Today, the 2,000 Trainers of Trainers (ToTs) have taught Foundations for Farmings’ conservation agriculture methodologies to over 100,000 farmers in […]
B2R Farms’ Land of Goshen Becomes Thriving Demo Farm & Training Hub
https://youtu.be/djngn4qyFNg?si=_4mIS7njO3Cjqqj5 We are excited to share the continued growth of B2R Farms – Land of Goshen! Today, the 10.8 hectares that were once an untouched field are now a thriving demonstration farm with crops such as beans, maize, Irish potatoes, carrots, and many more, all grown using conservation agriculture. In addition, Land of Goshen has […]
B2R Fellow Opens Delicacy Shop in Rwanda
https://youtu.be/hemiqAmHJ-Y?si=8cUNoNeS4D97pk_n B2R Fellow, Nancy Ndekwe, graduated from Abilene Christian University and returned to Rwanda to begin her career as a Career Advisor working for The BRIDGE Talent Services. Today, she is the proud owner of Petit Marché, a delicacy shop in Kigali born from her passion for travel, food, and connecting cultures. What started as […]