Community Agriculture
At The Nasio Trust, we support over 1,500 small-scale farmers in Mumias West Sub-County, helping them build resilient, sustainable livelihoods.
Our Goal
We aim to ensure that the community we work in
- Has access to cheap, and locally-sourced food
- Is self-sufficient in food including grains, vegetables, and fruits
- Is part of a strong food system
- Has developed climate-change mitigation skills
Funded by The World We Want Foundation and Global Foods, our community agriculture programme provides essential farming inputs and expert training—empowering farmers to increase yields, feed their families, and break the cycle of poverty.
With climate change causing devastating droughts and floods, food security has never been more critical. Many of the farmers we support have land holdings of just ¼ acre or less. To ensure they can farm sustainably and remain debt-free, we provide them with free seeds, tools, and training in organic techniques such as intercropping, crop rotation, irrigation, composting, and vermiculture.
In the spirit of giving, our Muslim farmers contribute a portion of their harvest as zaakat (religious charitable donations) to families in need. To date, they have donated over 12,000 kg of seeds to 1,000 families, helping even more households achieve food security and financial independence.
Young Farmers Club: Cultivating the Future
The Young Farmers Club (YFC) is a youth-led initiative that inspires students to create their own kitchen gardens—both as a source of fresh vegetables and as an income stream for their schools. Integrated into our Peer Education Programme, YFC teaches climate-smart farming techniques and encourages self-sufficiency.
Students receive indigenous seeds and gardening tools to grow nutritious local crops for school meals, selling any surplus for profit. At Lureko Primary School, students have already turned a profit, inspiring their peers to start kitchen gardens at home. Today, over 150 students in primary and secondary schools are actively participating in the programme, developing vital skills for a more food-secure future.
By investing in sustainable farming, we are not only tackling hunger but also empowering entire communities to thrive. Together, we can build a future where every family has the knowledge and resources to grow their way out of poverty.
Click here to make a donation now to support our farming projects and ensure that rural communities can develop sustainable food sources.
