Quality Inputs CHALLENGE; Democratic Republic of the Congo
PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED
Quality Agricultural Inputs
Learn more about the Quality Inputs Challenge and why an evidence-based model that distributes high-quality seeds could reliably boost the standard of living for smallholder farmers.
DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION
Creativa improves the agricultural landscape by offering high-quality inputs and training to increase yields, boost farmer incomes and ensure food security.
Creativa is dedicated to empowering low-income rice farmers in the Ruzizi Plain, South Kivu, DR Congo, an area selected for the pilot. The initiative focuses on providing access to high-quality agricultural inputs, including seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides, combined with comprehensive training tailored to enhance farming practices.
Through this multifaceted approach, Creativa aims to significantly boost agricultural yields and incomes for rice farmers, while also contributing to the broader goals of food security and sustainability in agriculture across the country.
Creativa was started in 2024 by Simbeko Sadi Guy, and Maroy Aksanti Chanceline. Simbeko serves as Creativa's full time project Lead and Maroy serves as Managing Director.
PILOT AND SCALING GOALS
Reach 100 smallholder farmers within three (3) months.
Distribute 12 proven interventions.
Raise an additional $78,750 in funding.
FOUNDING TEAM
Simbeko Sadi Guy - Project Lead
Maroy Aksanti Chanceline - Managing Director