The Agriculture programme is dedicated to improving the lives of women and youth by promoting income-generating activities. This programme specifically focuses on engaging and supporting young agripreneurs, empowering them to scale their impact in the agriculture sector.
By fostering youth entrepreneurship in agriculture, the programme aims to contribute to sustainable national development, ensuring that these young leaders play a key role in driving economic growth and social progress in their communities.
Gildas Kwitonda and his company, G-Proud Company, embarked on a remarkable journey of transformation. Following coaching, training, and a financial boost of 10 million Rwf from Imbuto Foundation’s Imali Agribusiness Challenge, Gildas began to reshape his business with a newfound clarity and purpose.
By truly understanding his customers and their needs, he was able to craft strategies that significantly improved engagement and service. As a result, Gildas successfully completed two mushroom production phases, leading to a substantial increase in sales of both mushroom tubes and fresh mushrooms. This growth not only boosted his business but also created job opportunities for 5 permanent employees and up to 25 casual workers, depending on the season.
Gildas also became more skilled in managing financial resources, allowing him to achieve his short-term goals on time. One of his most impressive accomplishments was using his sales income to purchase a 4,300-square-meter plot of land—a milestone that once seemed out of reach when he first joined the programme. Additionally, he generated an impressive 9 million Rwf from goods, which further fueled his business growth. This land acquisition provided a solid foundation for his future production premises, overcoming one of his biggest challenges and setting the stage for continued growth and success.
