Building Resilience Against Climate and Environmental Shocks (BRACE)

An intensive capacity development program supporting agripreneurs (SMEs) in the agribusiness landscape to be aware of how their businesses are affected by climate change and to enable them to develop strategies to adapt and mitigate the impact of climate change through climate-smart practices adoption and tapping into the climate financing opportunities. BRACE leverages a hybrid learning experience to engage agripreneurs through training, peer learning, interactive sessions, and practical applications.

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Overview

Through the BRACE program, we empower African agricultural entrepreneurs for sustainable growth and enhanced climate resilience. Our mission extends beyond skill-building to providing exposure to diverse opportunities within the agricultural ecosystem. We aspire to foster resilience in entrepreneurs, enabling them to contribute to sustainable practices and the long-term growth of the agricultural landscape across Africa. Through BRACE, we envision a future where agricultural entrepreneurs thrive, adapting to climate challenges and driving positive change in the industry.

Eligibility Criteria
18 - 40 years
A citizen of an African country
A registered business in Africa

AgriSMEs owner/representative/decision maker operating in Crop Production, and/or Animal Production Sector as either Producer, Processor, Marketer, Aggregators, etc.

Program Components / Benefits

Deployment of a diagnostic tool to assess participants level of awareness regarding the impact of climate change on their agribusinesses, familiarity with, and readiness to deploy, existing local solutions in the landscape
A self-paced six (6) week online learning program with relevant and practical climate curriculum
Hands-on practical assignments that cumulatively result in the ‘greening’ of participants' agribusinesses to better position them to leverage climate financing opportunities in the ecosystem
Engagement in peer-to-peer learning, networking, experience sharing, group discussions, assignments, and co-creation of solutions.
Access to industry experts, trainers and agripreneurs via live interactive and mentoring sessions.
Provision of information, resources, and tools to enable investments and decisions that lead to sustainable climate solutions.
Opportunity to join the AFC hub community for additional resources, data, funding support and market linkages to enhance business visibility, profitability, growth, and success.
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BRACE Program Component

Testimonials

  • “

    BRACE has reshaped my innovative ideas about climate-smart agriculture through an increase in production, reduction of GHG, and adoption of new technology. I honestly can't keep this vital information to myself alone, but I also want to do step-down training for our beneficiaries and the communities. Thank you, BRACE

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    Aliyu Salihu

    Habiba Dangana (hadis) Foundation

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    My company is into Rice production, and after the training, my orientation about deforestation changed automatically, I remember we use firewood in rice parboiling. I was exposed to the adverse effects of our production process. 

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    Udeh Happiness Virginia

    Happy Cherryfoods Integrated Services

  • “The program helped me improve my operations as i journey towards a full fletched Climate Smart Agriculture. I now have knowledge that can transform my business and i am optimistic that over time, productivity will increase whilst carbon emission is reduced.”

    Hardlife Mudzingwa

    Community Water Alliance

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    This BRACE journey has been an incredible opportunity to deepen my understanding of the complex challenges posed by climate change and environmental shocks. Thanks to you all.

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    Excellence Nwafor

    Olexfarms Limited

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    I gained more experience from the BRACE program about agriculture and farming.

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    Dayyabu Salisu

    Dk Agric Food Farms

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    I have gained skills and knowledge to improve my business's management and operations. For instance, poultry manure will no longer be stored improperly. I plan to conduct awareness, education, and training sessions for family members, staff, and non-staff of the company. 

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    Marcelline Koutatouka Born Dinzebi Boukondzo

    Mktoto Sarl

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    "Thanks to BRACE, we discovered how carbon capture benefits our business at Cass & Service, Lda. Learning about soil carbon sequestration opened our eyes to new opportunities in agriculture. 

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    Carlos Joaquim Cruz Cruz

    Cass & Service, Lda

  • “This very interested program was impacted my business by the i would be improve my business strategies which will allow me grow up business. And also got new business ideas and business skills and so on.”

    Aminu Garba Yakubu

    Ganostic Commercial Enterprises

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