About us - IMBARAGA FARMERS ORGANIZATION

Who We Are

IMBARAGA Farmers Organisation is National Farmers Organisation established in 1992.

1992

Founded & Trusted

Our Organisation

A Contributor to Rwanda's
Agricultural Development

IMBARAGA Farmers Organisation is National farmers organisation. Founded in 1992, we exist to represent and advocate for the rights, interests and economic empowerment of smallholder farmers and agri-businesses across all of Rwanda’s 30 districts.

Our name Imbaraga means “strength” in Kinyarwanda, and it reflects our core belief: that when farmers are organised, informed, and empowered, they become an unstoppable force for national development. We work alongside government institutions, international development partners, donors, and civil society organisations to advocate agricultural policies, improve farm productivity, strengthen market access, and build resilient rural livelihoods for Rwanda’s next generation of farmers.

Our Purpose

Mission, Vision & Mandate

Our Mission

To Increase the farmers’ professionalism through capacity building for productivity and competitiveness and protect farmers’ social and economic rights through lobby and advocacy

Our Vision

To develop professional farmers and changemakers.

Our Objective

To enhance farmers’ productivity and competitiveness, protect farmers’ interests and rights, and strengthen organizational capacity for service delivery.

What We Stand For

Our Core Values

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Inclusivity

We ensure that women, youth, people with disabilities, have an equal voice, representation, and access to our programmes and services.

02

Solidarity

We believe in the power of unity and collective action among farmers. Our strength comes from the shared commitment of more than 27,300 members working together to defend farmers’ interests, support one another, and promote sustainable agricultural development for the common good.

03

Innovation

We promote the adoption of improved agricultural practices, knowledge, and appropriate technologies that strengthen farmers’ productivity, competitiveness, and capacity to respond to changing agricultural needs.

04

Sustainability

We promote sustainable agricultural practices that protect the environment, support responsible management of natural resources, and strengthen farmers’ resilience for long-term agricultural development.

05

Farmer-Centred

We place farmers at the heart of our programmes, advocacy, and partnerships by focusing on initiatives that strengthen their capacity, protect their interests, and improve their livelihoods.

Our Journey

A Journey of More Than Thirty Years of Transformation

Some of the key milestones that have shaped our journey of more than thirty years.

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Foundation

IMBARAGA’s journey began in 1992, when it was established by a group of farmers committed to working together, advancing agriculture, and improving the livelihoods of those engaged in farming. Since then, this journey has been marked by initiatives aimed at supporting farmers and livestock keepers.

Partnership with AFDI Lorraine

In 2010, AFDI Lorraine began working in partnership with IMBARAGA in Rwanda. This partnership focused on improving farm management, promoting environmentally friendly agricultural practices, supporting farmers’ access to markets, and strengthening project management.

Legal Personality Granted

In 2014, IMBARAGA obtained legal personality, marking an important milestone in strengthening its operations and representing the interests of farmers and livestock keepers. This further strengthened its institutional capacity and role in promoting agriculture and livestock development.

Expansion Through Key Projects

In 2021, IMBARAGA implemented a range of projects, including E-Granary, PRISM, EVE, CODEPO, REALMS, and PPIMA, among others. These projects focused on improving agricultural and livestock production, advocacy, environmental protection, and the sustainable management of natural resources.

Advancing Resilience and Sustainability

In 2025, IMBARAGA continued to implement key programmes and projects, including YEA-R, CLIMBIO, SUSTAIN-RW, and THRIVE. These initiatives focused on promoting youth employment, addressing climate change through household biogas, improving livelihoods, strengthening resilience to climate change, and promoting sustainable agriculture.

Our Focus Areas

What We Do

Lobby & Advocacy

Representing farmers' interests at national and international levels. Advocating for agricultural policies that protect farmers' rights and improve access to markets.

Agriculture Productivity

Enhancing farmers’ productivity and competitiveness through production increase, access to agricultural inputs, market linkages, training, and support for improved crop and livestock farming.

Good Governance

Promoting citizen participation, accountability within farmer cooperatives and agri-institutions and Building trust between farmers and public institutions.

Women & Youth in Agriculture

We empower women and youth through capacity building, entrepreneurship, leadership development, and improved access to opportunities that strengthen their participation in sustainable agriculture.

Climate & Environment

works on climate and environmental protection by supporting farmers to use sustainable agricultural practices, promotes climate-smart farming, soil and water conservation, tree planting, environmental awareness, and better management of natural resources.

Monitoring & Impact

We use monitoring, evaluation, and evidence-based learning to improve our programmes, strengthen accountability, and enhance our impact on farmers' livelihoods and agricultural development.