The Rockefeller Foundation

The Rockefeller Foundation is a global philanthropic organization advancing sustainable development, climate resilience, and inclusive growth. In Kenya, the Foundation actively supports agriculture, food systems, and rural livelihoods through grants, partnerships, and technical programs. Its work focuses on regenerative agriculture, climate-smart practices, and improving access to nutritious food.

Key initiatives include support for the Participatory Ecological Land Use Management Association (PELUM-Kenya), which promotes regenerative agriculture within school meal programs, and the Kenya Organic Agriculture Network (KOAN), which expands information access on sustainable farming for food-insecure communities. The Foundation partners with the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF) to integrate agroforestry practices into school feeding programs, enhancing both nutrition and land management. It also supports organizations such as the Cereal Growers Association and local enterprises through its Good Food Innovation Fund, providing capital and technical assistance to food businesses that improve market access and nutritious food availability.

In addition, the Foundation collaborates with the Kenya government and private sector to strengthen value chains, improve farmer training, and facilitate adoption of climate-smart technologies. It supports initiatives that increase productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, and promote efficient water and land management practices.

Special emphasis is placed on inclusion, particularly for women and youth, ensuring marginalized groups participate fully in agricultural growth. Through funding, technical support, and knowledge sharing, the Rockefeller Foundation fosters sustainable practices, strengthens food systems, and enhances rural livelihoods in Kenya. Its programs contribute to resilient, equitable, and market-linked agricultural development across the country.