Surrounded by armed militia, crushing poverty, malnutrition and government corruption, Mavuno is pioneering a model of grassroots business development unlike any in our region. It is a financially, socially, and environmentally sustainable engine to serve the Congolese farmer. Occupying over 250 acres of land, it is an agribusiness of its own. It is a lighthouse of inspiration and a model of what’s possible for thousands of people. Members multiply and sell seeds, perform agricultural research, conduct training on permaculture, host model farms, and more. They are also producing and selling tomatoes, fish, and chickens at scale and selling them in local markets to cover their own costs, which makes Mavuno a financially sustainable organization, unlike anything else in the region.
