𝗔𝗬𝘂𝗧𝗲 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗨𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟯 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 - 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡!
Heifer
International Uganda, a global nonprofit organization focused on ending
hunger and poverty, has hosted the launch of Season 3 of the AYuTe Africa
Challenge in Uganda. The challenge aims to invest in innovative, youth-led
African agritech businesses that enable smallholder farmers to access new
technologies and transform the agricultural landscape.
The AYuTe Africa Challenge is a flagship initiative
by Heifer International that
provides funding, mentorship, and support to young entrepreneurs who are
developing solutions to address the pressing challenges facing the agricultural
sector in Africa.
"The problems we are solving are hunger and
poverty. We have come to realize that young people are at the center of
addressing these challenges, and that is why the AYuTe Africa Challenge was
born," said William Matovu, Country Director of Heifer International
Uganda.
Matovu emphasized the importance of engaging youth
in agriculture and sustainability to tackle hunger and poverty. He noted that
agriculture, Africa's largest employer, offers vast job opportunities, and
leveraging technology can boost efficiency, appeal, and youth engagement in the
sector.
"Heifer International is not just about livestock as many perceive. It's about transforming 'cow to capital,' where capital means resources, networks, and partnerships. Through leveraging these assets, it empowers communities to achieve sustainable development and economic growth," said Matovu.
When you combine agriculture with young people and
technology, you're going to get a transformative generation, thus
revolutionizing farming, boosting productivity, and ensuring food security for
the future, Matovu added
The launch of Season 3 of the AYuTe Africa
Challenge in Uganda presents a unique opportunity for young, innovative minds to
turn their agritech visions into reality and be part of the movement for
innovation and impact in the agricultural sector.
“The future of our continent lies in agriculture,
and as young individuals, it's our responsibility to embrace this reality and
take charge of our food security," said a past winner of the AYuTe Africa
Challenge.
The AYuTe Africa Challenge Uganda is open to young
entrepreneurs who are developing innovative, technology-driven solutions to
improve the productivity, efficiency, and sustainability of smallholder
farmers.
Applications are now OPEN! Submit your innovation on http://ayute.africa/uganda or send a 2 minute video talking about your innovation to +256 781 608 488.
Story By Patrick
Seremba | Sources: Internet
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