For more than 30 years, Rikolto in East Africa has worked continuously to achieve one goal: a sustainable income for farmers and nutritious, affordable food for everyone. Rikolto is an international NGO with more than 50 years’ experience in partnering with farmer organisations and food chain stakeholders across Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America.
The history of our brandOur work is structured around three global programmes: our international Rice, Cocoa & Coffee and Good Food 4 Cities programmes.
Inclusive business is at their core. We promote long-term business relationships fulfilling farmers' and buyers' needs alike.
We ensure the sustainability of our actions through a holistic sustainable food systems approach facilitating collective action among all food system actors.
We participate in and contribute to several networks because constant consultation and dialogue with our stakeholders is part of our DNA.
Our networks
We are a close-knit network of accessible and knowledgeable colleagues, willing to share experience and eager to inspire others.
Our teamLearn more about our Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct. Upholding these Codes is key to achieving our organisational goals.
Our valuesWe provide a framework for systematic data collection and documentation to ensure accountability and stimulate learning processes. We satisfy the data and information needs of all stakeholders involved in our programmes.
Today, more than ever, we believe that partnerships, listening to one another, and looking for common ground between organisations, even when these have little in common at first sight, are the best possible way forward towards real and positive impact. Our Annual Report tells the story of our 2025 in a nutshell, through stories and data that highlight the power of partnerships, in their various forms.
2025 Annual Report
