Friends of Project (FOPs)

Offers a virtual exchange program as part of sustainable, inclusive internationalization, through which they want to enable all students to have several intercultural experiences during their studies.

Might partner to send participants.

I have carried out work with PMS before and they are very big into new learning methodologies and upliftment. I have spoken to Portia and she is keen to her more about the VE and how it could be potentially be implemented. They have lots of local facilitators in South Africa and are very active in all 9 provinces. Portia has a heart of gold and goes the extra mile to make sure projects work.

Lindiwe has extensive experience working in the government focusing on adolescent and youth health problems. She has proven experience in stakeholder management including government, civil society and community workers. Her experience and knowledge will contribute immensely in VE programme. 

Mxolisi Madonsela has been farming on a small scale in Bergville, KwaZulu – Natal having gained a lot of experience working in major commercial farms and is actively involved in several community projects.

Apart from raising goats, sheep and broilers and different crops on his smallholding he promotes awareness of food security in schools, as he is the Chairperson of the Governing body of a High School in his area.

He is a member of KZN AFASA providing agricultural training, workshops as well as promoting income generating projects amongst the youth in the rural areas. He is skilled in crop farming, fish farming, forestry and cane farming and is generously sharing his resources with the unemployed youth around his area. His zest for farming and his vast knowledge has made him a sought after advisor across KwaZulu – Natal especially in soya, maize and bean farming.

Bheki has extensive experience of working in the training and development space. He has an I can attitude and make things happen. He has held many senior positions in the government and has many connections within the youth space.  His contribution and guidance will be valuable. 

Evergrow Seedlings believes productivity and sustainability are key challenges affecting subsistence and emerging farmers, however through value added support such as capacity building workshops, masterclasses and extensive extension services cash-crop vegetable smallholders can adopt behavioral changes such as planting schedules as well as other risk mitigation strategies.

Co-founded back in 2018 by bio-scientists Andile Gcaza BSc. Biochemistry & Phetole Raseropo BSc. Botany leverage in-house technical competences and experience to create an enabling environment for aspirant agripreneurs within the Horticultural Industry.

The Ghana TVET Service – Ashanti Region plays a pivotal role in equipping Ghana’s youth with practical skills that bridge the gap between education and industry. As FoP, their involvement in the project will strengthen the scale employability-focused training, mentorship, and digital learning across TVET institutions. Their commitment to technical and vocational education aligns perfectly with the AGRIMOCKS mission to empower students, educators, and entrepreneurs with the tools needed to thrive in agriculture and rural development. Based on my discussion with the regional director, they are very enthusiastic to get involved. 

• • The GIE (Groupement d'Intérêt Économique) Yalla Kar of women of  Ronkh is a group of women who organize themselves to develop economic activities, notably agricultural production and trade, in the Ronkh region of Senegal. They benefit from a bank loan granted to the GIE, which is then distributed among its members to facilitate the purchase of goods and the development of their activities.

• • The Modèle d'insertion des jeunes agripreneurs (MIJA) is an operational model for rural development that capitalizes on the potential of agro-sylvo-pastoral and fisheries value chains to stimulate employability and entrepreneurship among young people, as well as the empowerment of rural women.

Students' association of the Faculty of agronomic sciences, aquaculture and food technologies (UGB)