Post-Harvest Support CHALLENGE; Cameroon
PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED
Post-Harvest Support
Learn more about the Post-Harvest Support Challenge and why an evidence-based model that distributes post-harvest loans and improved grain storage bags could reliably boost the standard of living for smallholder farmers.
DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION
CornHouse’s mission is to uplift Cameroonian rural maize farmers through better storage, finance and market access.
The pilot will take place in Ndop, Northwest Cameroon, where they will distribute PICS bags through trusted women group leaders, helping farmers preserve more maize for longer periods. Stored maize becomes collateral for $50–$100 microloans, delivered through partner microfinance institutions. After the storage period, CornHouse connects farmers to high-value markets, ensuring they sell at peak prices. What sets CornHouse apart is its unwavering commitment to farmer prosperity, reducing post-harvest losses, unlocking credit, and maximising income. CornHouse doesn’t just provide tools; it unlocks the true value of what farmers already own.
CornHouse was founded by Rodrigue Jinyuy Birka, a sustainable development economist with a strong commitment to advancing rural livelihoods. He serves as the Managing Director, leading a dedicated team united by a shared vision to empower smallholder farmers in Cameroon.
PILOT AND SCALING GOALS
Directly reach 200 rural maize farmers within three months.
Distribute 2,000 PICS bags and 200 micro-loans in 3 months through 10 women group leaders and partner MFI, NgoCCUL.
Raise $40,000 to $120,000 in additional funding to support operations and scale.
FOUNDING TEAM
Rodrigue Jinyuy Birka - Managing Director