Itanya Africa Group

Itanya Africa Group

Non-profit Organizations

Dignifying the Livelihoods of Farmers

About us

We are a dynamic non profit organisation committed to capacity building, building resilient instruments, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI), and the application of behavioral science to empower women and youth in agriculture through grounded practices. Our evidence-based approach strategically integrates these pillars, aiming to uplift smallholder farmers' livelihoods across Africa. Our interventions encompass a spectrum of impactful areas, including leveraging social capital, water infrastructure interventions, psycho-social support, teaching good agricultural practices, safeguarding yields across the value chain, and incorporating regenerative agriculture. We leverage behavioral science and human-centered design to inform our capacity-building initiatives, ensuring they are effective and sustainable. Operating from our headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, our reach extends to the lower eastern region of Kenya as we collaborate with smallholder farmers. By forging strategic partnerships, we adapt global best practices to local contexts, creating resilient, nuanced solutions that positively shape the future for generations to come.

Website
www.itanyaafricagroup.org
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
Nairobi
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
2023

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Employees at Itanya Africa Group

Updates

  • 🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Itanya Africa Group is thrilled to announce that we've been recognized as one of the winners of the RAIN Challenge by Global Resilience Partnership, Munich Re, and Shockwave Foundation! 🎉 The RAIN Challenge is dedicated to transforming innovative agricultural ideas into sustainable business solutions, aligning with our mission to enhance resilience and spearhead nature-positive agricultural innovations in East Africa. 🌱 We're honored to be part of this impactful journey, addressing agricultural challenges and seizing opportunities within our community. This achievement marks a significant milestone, and we look forward to collaborating with like-minded visionaries in the pursuit of sustainable and resilient agricultural practices. A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated team and supporters! 🙌 Together, we'll continue to grow, innovate, and contribute to a more resilient and sustainable future. #ItanyaAfricaGroup #RAINChallengeWinner #ResilienceInnovation #SustainableAgriculture 🌍✨

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    🌱 Together with Munich Re Foundation and Shockwave Foundation, we are thrilled to announce the winning projects of the RAIN Challenge! RAIN aims to convert seed-level innovative agricultural ideas that are meeting resilience needs in East Africa and scale them to sustainable business ideas of interest to private investors and funders. Each initiative uniquely addresses agricultural challenges and identifies opportunities within its community. We're excited to collaborate with these projects as they continue to enhance resilience and spearhead nature-positive agricultural innovations Meet the winners: ➡️ Transforming agriculture for sustainable futures: Empowering communities through innovative and nature-positive practices in Kikube and Hoima Districts, Uganda ➡️ Resilience through regeneration, Kenya ➡️ Carbon farming for agricultural and environmental sustainability and profitability (CAFESUP), Kenya and Tanzania ➡️ Preparation of nano-fertilisers based on waste from agriculture and industries, Ethiopia ➡️ Farm to Feed: Tackling food waste in Kenya ➡️ VERMIFARM: Vermicomposting for sustainable production of organic fertiliser using food waste and empowering refugees, Rwanda ➡️ Rearing cottages for parasitoids, Tanzania ➡️ Ecorich solutions, Kenya ➡️ Drain to Gain (D2G), Kenya Learn more: https://bit.ly/3tLmZqn Shockwave Foundation Munich Re Foundation

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  • 🌍🌱 Today is World Soil Day! The theme this year, “Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage,” resonates deeply with our mission at Itanya Africa Group (IAG). Healthy soils are the foundation of sustainable agriculture, food security, and climate resilience—and we’re committed to empowering smallholder farmers to nurture this vital resource. Through our regenerative agriculture programs, we teach farmers: ✅ Measuring soil health: Assessing soil organic matter and nutrients to understand its potential. ✅ Monitoring changes: Regularly tracking improvements from practices like composting and cover cropping. ✅ Managing sustainably: Adopting techniques such as syntropic agroforestry, minimal tillage, and natural fertilizers to restore soil vitality. In Machakos County, these practices are transforming barren lands into productive, thriving ecosystems—building resilience for farmers and ensuring a sustainable future for our planet. Join us in celebrating the soil that sustains us all. Let’s continue to care for it! #WorldSoilDay #RegenerativeAgriculture #SoilHealth #SustainableFarming #ClimateResilience

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  • From vertical gardens to compost breakthroughs, we’re transforming farming communities. This Giving Tuesday, join us in creating lasting impact—your support can grow resilience where it’s needed most! Together, we can nurture farms, families, and futures. Ready to be the hero of someone’s story? Donate now and grow something incredible! https://lnkd.in/dKJKfyK6 #GivingTuesday GivingTuesday

    🌟 This Giving Tuesday, Let’s Grow Hope Together! 🌟

    🌟 This Giving Tuesday, Let’s Grow Hope Together! 🌟

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  • 🌱 Regenerative Agriculture in Action at Our Demo Farm! 🌱 Since July, we’ve been hard at work composting at our demo farm, teaching farmers the value of turning organic waste into nutrient-rich compost. The results? A staggering 90 bags of compost, each weighing 90kg! This compost has been used this season across the farm, enriching the soil, boosting crop health, and showcasing the power of regenerative agriculture in practice. By closing the loop on organic waste, we’re not only growing healthier crops but also nurturing healthier soils for long-term sustainability. Together, we’re building resilience and ensuring a greener future for our farmers and their families. #RegenerativeAgriculture #SoilHealth #Sustainability #FarmingForTheFuture #Composting

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  • 🌧️ Rain Brings Hope to Our Farms! 🌱 We’re thrilled to share that the recent rains have filled the water pans we constructed, creating a vital water reserve for our farmers! These pans will sustain crops and livestock long after the rainy season, ensuring resilience during drier months. 💧 This is the power of investing in sustainable water solutions for our community. But the work doesn’t stop here. Together, we can construct more water pans to support more farmers and safeguard food security. Join us in making a lasting impact—partner with us today to empower communities through sustainable water infrastructure. 📩 Reach out to learn how you can get involved! #WaterForFarms #ClimateResilience #SustainableFarming #CommunityImpact #cop29 #fundraising

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  • 🌱 Introducing Vertical Gardens: A Climate-Smart Solution for Smallholder Farmers 🌍 At Itanya Africa Group, we are thrilled to launch vertical gardens as our latest intervention to combat the effects of climate change and reduce reliance on rain-fed agriculture. Vertical gardens offer smallholder farmers a sustainable way to: ✅ Maximize limited space. ✅ Grow nutritious crops year-round. ✅ Conserve water through efficient irrigation. ✅ Enhance food security and improve household nutrition. This innovation is a step toward empowering farmers with resilient solutions that ensure their livelihoods and nutrition aren’t at the mercy of unpredictable rainfall. Together, we are building a future where farming thrives despite climate challenges. Follow us for more updates on how this initiative transforms communities! 🌾🌿 #ClimateAction #VerticalGardens #FoodSecurity #SustainableFarming #ItanyaAfricaGroup Tides Global Resilience Partnership

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  • 🌱🐇 Rabbits: Unsung Heroes in Regenerative Agriculture! 🐇🌱 Rabbits offer huge benefits to regenerative farms! Their nutrient-rich manure can be applied directly to crops, boosting soil health and improving water retention—key for climate resilience. They’re low-maintenance, breed quickly, and provide a sustainable protein source and extra income for smallholders. Plus, they help diversify farm ecosystems, making them more resistant to pests and disease. Ready to hop on board with rabbits? 🐰💚 #RegenerativeAgriculture #SoilHealth #SmallholderFarming #Biodiversity

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  • This month, we’re celebrating key partnerships, international recognition, and the power of digital agriculture to transform smallholder farming. Highlights include insights from the Mercy Corps AgriFin Event, our High-Level Climate Champions UNFCCC feature on women-led resilience in Machakos, and a new collaboration with KickStart International to bring sustainable irrigation solutions to farmers. Want more? Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates and ways you can support resilient farming communities in Kenya! Reach out to subscribe 🌍📬 #ResilientFutures #SmallholderEmpowerment #ClimateSmartFarming

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    🌍 True Effects of Climate Change on African Communities As COP29 nears, as IAG we urge us to see beyond “net effects” and face the realities on the ground: -Lost Livelihoods: Farmers face erratic rains, risking food security and incomes. -Water Scarcity: Dried rivers force women and girls to walk farther, impacting education and safety. -Health Risks: Heat and shifting climates spread diseases, straining rural health resources. -Migration Pressures: Families leave home seeking livable conditions, stressing cities. Local groups like Itanya Africa Group are responding firsthand. It is important to uplift our voices for policies and funding that protect vulnerable communities and drive lasting solutions. #RoadToCOP29 #ClimateAction #AfricanVoices

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