Project Folon
Frequent monsoon floods leave small-scale farmers trapped in cycles of debt and poverty.
These floods ruin their crops, leaving them with no food to sell or eat. Even when farmers manage to grow crops, they often have to sell them through middlemen who take half of their profits.
Here’s what our investment* does
💸 Helps farmers sell crops for more money
Instead of depending on middlemen, Project Folon connects farmers directly to big markets in Dhaka. This way, farmers can sell their crops for fair prices and keep all their profits.
📊 Checks on progress
Volunteers visit farmers to see how they are doing and make sure they are getting the help they need.
🛠️ Gives farmers better tools
13 Farmers get high-quality corn or chilli seeds, fertilisers, and tools to help them grow more crops.
🚜 Teaches smart farming
Experts teach farmers how to grow their crops better, avoid pests, and take care of their soil and water.
🍂 Supports farmers all season
If farmers have questions or problems, they can call experts who help them solve issues.
Projected Return* on Funding
*Remember our returns are in impact not pounds, dollars or taka
Projected Farmer Income:
+32%
Projected Farmer Yield:
+23%
People Impacted:
62
How our funds are being spent…
Training
Giving farmers lessons and tools to help them farm better. This includes money management up-skilling on saving and investing into new season.
Choosing Farmers
Making sure the right farmers get selected and doing surveys to understand their needs.
Advice
Allowing farmers to get tips from experts whenever they need it.
Monitoring
Visiting farmers to check their progress and share stories about their success.
Farming Supplies
Providing seeds, fertilisers, and other materials.
Irrigation
Helping farmers get water for their fields.
Our Partners
Give Bangladesh Foundation - They plan and manage the project.
Gono Unnayan Sangstha - They find the farmers who need help and share updates.
iPage - Agritech partner that teach farmers modern ways to grow crops and sell them.