Agroecology & Food Security Program
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Agroecology & Food Security Program
Sustainable Farming • Food Security • Real Community Impact
Location: Kimana, Kajiado County – at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro and near Amboseli National Park
Dates: 21 September – 26 September 2026
Duration: 6 days / 5 nights (extendable with internship/mentorship add-on)
Program Fee: USD 1,350 per volunteer
Join Kipepeo Pathways for a hands-on Agroecology & Food Security experience where you work side-by-side with smallholder farmers to build resilient, sustainable food systems.
In this program you will:
- Design and establish agroecology demonstration plots using regenerative techniques (permaculture, composting, intercropping, natural pest management, and soil regeneration)
- Support crop diversification and climate-smart farming methods
- Participate in farmer training workshops on sustainable agriculture and market access
- Contribute to post-harvest handling and simple value-addition processes
- Learn about international sustainability standards (Fairtrade, Organic, Rainforest Alliance)
Why this program matters
Every project is community co-owned and designed together with FOKI (Friends of Kilimanjaro Initiative) farmers. Your contribution directly helps increase household income, improve food security, and build long-term resilience against climate change.
Measurable Impact
- 20–30% average community income uplift
- New agroecology plots established and maintained by the community
- Farmers trained in regenerative techniques and certification pathways
- Tangible skills and knowledge transferred to local families
What’s Included
- Full round-trip airport transfers (JKIA – Kimana)
- Comfortable community accommodation
- All meals (full board)
- All project materials and tools
- Professional coordination and daily support
- Impact tracking and personalised post-program report
- Certificate of participation
Program Fee: USD 1,350 per volunteer
Support Sustainable Farming
Can’t join this program? You can still support community-led agroecology, farmer training, food security initiatives, and climate-smart agriculture projects through M-Pesa.
PayBill: 522533
Account: 8115252
This is not just volunteering; it is a Pathway of Impact. You leave with practical skills, a deeper understanding of sustainable food systems, and the knowledge that you helped create lasting change for farming families in Kenya.
Ready to grow real food security and your own professional pathway?
