Rikolto in East Africa

We’re done with business as usual! You too? We’re looking for the next generation of food entrepreneurs, who are motivated to unlock business solutions for a sustainable and fair food system in Arusha together with 200 other youth during a 2-day Generation Food Hackathon. Apply by 12 August!

For our project in five regions of the Southern Highlands, we're looking for consultants to conduct a food safety risk assessment. Submit your proposal by 25 July 2020.

Our rice expert Djalou is taking sustainable rice practices to the next (national) level in Tanzania. Read more about her trip to Morogoro here.

We're looking for a consultant to translate materials and booklets on the Ugandan milled rice standard from English into common local languages spoken in the three districts: Butaleja, Bulambuli, and Kapchorwa. Deadline for submitting proposals: 23 July 2020.

The kiosk has been around for centuries, but is still innovative as a model for selling fresh fruit and vegetables, especially during the covid-19 pandemic.

In Tanzania, 90% of water is consumed by agriculture, with most farmers using inefficient irrigation methods. A switch to solar-powered irrigation systems reduces the impact on climate change and increases farmers’ income.