AgriVenture Hubs Program
AgriVenture Hubs Program
Many schools in Zimbabwe need to become more self-sufficient as a way to improve educational outcomes and ensure the well-being of their learners. Agriculture offers a viable solution given Zimbabwe’s agrarian-based economy. Despite rural schools having under-utilized land, around 70% of government schools lack the knowledge and resources to develop it effectively. By addressing these gaps, schools can transform their land into productive agricultural ventures, providing food, generating income, and enhancing financial stability. This self-sufficiency will allow schools to offer better nutrition to students, improve their operating funds, and enhance the livelihoods of their communities.
Program outcomes
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School heads to mechanize farming in schools
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School heads to set up agribusinesses in schools
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AgriVenture Schools operate fully fledged and profitable projects within their schools
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Communities around the schools benefit from service provision and collaboration with school
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Expansion of existing projects within schools to communities
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Schools should become self-sustaining by offering nutritious meals to students and selling surplus to the school community.
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Schools should increase their operating funds and broaden their operations.
Program outcomes
Emergination Africa’s Agri Venture Hubs Program transforms secondary schools into self-sustaining agricultural enterprises which are also agriculture knowledge hubs for students and the surrounding community. By partnering with the Ministry of Primary & Secondary Education of Zimbabwe, financial institutions and agricultural machinery providers, we equip schools with tools, training, and financial support to establish profitable agribusiness ventures. School administrators and the agriculture teachers receive training in agribusiness management, agricultural mechanization, and financial planning, enabling them to run self-sustaining agricultural projects. These agri venture hubs not only provide nutritious meals for students but also generate surplus produce for sale. More so, the school personnel will also receive training on running a service provider model with the machinery that they would have invested in for their hubs. This creates income opportunities for the school and the community significantly impacting the livelihoods of students, educators, and local communities.
Testimonials
We are thrilled to share with you the stories of our beneficiaries, who have overcome many challenges and are transforming lives in the education sector. They are the best testimonies of our impact and our inspiration. Please listen to some of our beneficiaries and hear their voices.
