Posts Tagged ‘Africa’
Senegalese Women Find Success with Bountifield & Montana State University Partnership
In 2019, Edwin Allan, a Master of Sustainable Food Systems candidate at Montana State University Bozeman (MSU), partnered with his professor Dr. Wan-Yuan Kuo and her team at the MSU Food Product Development Lab and Bountifield International to address an important and pressing problem close to his heart: food security and nutrition in Africa. After two years of research and support from MSU and Bountifield, Bonbon Bouye bars continue to be produced by women’s groups in Senegal.
Read MoreFood Security in the Face of Conflict
The war in Ukraine has shown the global community why food independence and security are crucial. The conflict, among other factors, has exacerbated the growing concern of increased hunger, increasing food prices and food shortages.
Read MoreBountifield Releases Social Return on Investment Study
Bountifield International is pleased to present the publication of its recent social return on investment (SROI) study and analysis to demonstrate the social impact value of its programs for entrepreneurs, smallholder farmers, and rural communities.
Read MoreEntrepreneurs Create Positive Impact for Farmers
Bountifield shares Phase I results from the Mavuno Bora Program in Kenya with its 2nd white paper.
Read MoreBountifield Wins 2021 International Innovation Award
Bountifield International is pleased to announce that they have been named a co-winner for the category of Innovations that Empower Youth in Agriculture and Food Systems
Read MoreReducing Food Loss & Waste: An urgent call to action
The consequences of food loss and waste are severe. They are undermining the sustainability of our food system and are directly linked to climate change.
Read MoreBountifield Named a Finalist for the 2021 .ORG Impact Awards
[Minneapolis, MN] – Bountifield International is pleased to announce that they have been selected as a finalist in the 3rd annual .ORG Impact Awards, which honors remarkable mission-driven organizations and…
Read MoreFY 2020 Annual Report
Our Annual Report for fiscal year 2020 is now available! Learn more about our impact and program activities from July 2019 – June 2020.
Read MoreMaking small-scale farmers a priority is a must
Our current food system struggles to adequately feed the global population, as evidenced by the 820 million people living with hunger. Not only do high rates of postharvest loss and consumer food waste persist, but agriculture is also a major contributor to climate change.
Read MoreFemale-Owned Agribusiness Provides Sorghum Threshing Services to Kenyan Farmers
Jane Kisia has been a sorghum entrepreneur, and farmer for over seven years in Kisumu County in Western Kenya. She is proud to help over 1,000 farmers, particularly women by offering commercial threshing services for greater productivity.
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