The Government of Rwanda (GoR) realised that there was malnutrition in the country and the wider Region and agreed to set up a company to address the challenge by producing highly nutritious local foods. It is with the above challenge in mind that Africa Improved Foods (AIF), a Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) by the Royal DSM…
Working to stay ahead of the curve, AIF and CF have been focusing on aflatoxin management and reduction in the maize supply chain – to ensure food safety and maximize revenue from maize sales through high-quality crop production. Agriculture is the backbone of Rwanda’s economy, accounting for 80 percent of the country’s earnings and 39…
On the 2nd September, AIF and Miss Rwanda teams set off for an excursion that would lead them to the District of Rwamagana on a mission to launch a project with the aim of empowering Community Health Workers through income generating activities. The AVEGA cooperative; one of the beneficiaries of the initiative hosted the event…
02nd August 2021 Media Release Following the announcement of its partnership with the Rwanda Inspiration Backup Organization and Miss Rwanda 2021 – Ingabire Grace, Africa Improved Foods (AIF) launched a project to support Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Collaboration with the aforementioned organization. Community Health Workers are volunteers whose efforts in sensitizing communities on…
Spotlight In this month’s spotlight we featured our official Nootri Brand ambassador and Miss Rwanda 2021; the beautiful Grace Ingabire as she shared her experience here at AIF during her internship stint. What was your first impression of AIF when you first stepped foot here ready to start your internship? It looked daunting to…
According to the Levels and trends in child malnutrition Report conducted by WHO in 2019, over 24 million children under 5 years of age are stunted in the East African region. A condition that will most likely affect their mental acuity and their physical development as they grow with long-lasting effects on their lives. As…
What does Labor Day symbolize in your opinion? Labor Day is more than a public holiday during which we enjoy an extended weekend, it symbolizes something much deeper, it is a celebration of staff contributions and achievements. Labor Day is all about appreciating the work every single member of the staff puts in while also…
April marks the start of 100 days of commemoration as we bow our heads in remembrance of the victims of the 1994 Genocide perpetrated against the Tutsi. It is a period of deep sorrow and grief for the families that lost their loved ones, Genocide survivors and the Rwandan people at large. 27 years after…
In this month’s edition of the employee spotlight, we will be featuring Gaëlla Ingabire, our New Product Development Manager. What do you have to say to people who think women are not as successful in the workplace as men? It’s an outdated and wrong statement. Gender is not a criterion for success, everyone with…
