African Food Changemakers is offering a Building Resilience Against Climate and Environmental Shocks (BRACE) program to support AgriSMEs
About Building Resilience Against Climate and Environmental Shocks (BRACE)
Building Resilience Against Climate and Environmental Shocks (BRACE) is an intensive capacity development program designed to support African small and medium-sized enterprises (AgriSMEs) in the agribusiness sector. The program aims to raise awareness among agripreneurs about how their businesses are affected by climate change and to enable them to develop strategies to adapt and mitigate the impact of climate change through the adoption of climate-smart practices and access to climate financing opportunities. BRACE leverages a hybrid learning experience to engage agripreneurs through training, peer learning, interactive sessions, and practical applications.
Program Overview
Through the BRACE program, African Food Changemakers (AFC) empowers agricultural entrepreneurs for sustainable growth and enhanced climate resilience. The mission extends beyond skill-building to provide exposure to diverse opportunities within the agricultural ecosystem. The program aspires to foster resilience in entrepreneurs, enabling them to contribute to sustainable practices and the long-term growth of the agricultural landscape across Africa. Through BRACE, AFC envisions a future where agricultural entrepreneurs thrive, adapting to climate challenges and driving positive change in the industry.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the BRACE program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Age: Between 18 and 40 years old.
- Citizenship: A citizen of an African country.
- Business Status: A registered and operating agribusiness in Africa.
- Sector: AgriSMEs owner, representative, or decision-maker operating in the Crop Production and/or Animal Production sectors as a producer, processor, marketer, aggregator, etc.
Program Components and Benefits
The BRACE program offers a comprehensive set of components and benefits designed to enhance the resilience and sustainability of participating agribusinesses:
- Diagnostic Tool Deployment: Participants undergo an assessment to evaluate their level of awareness regarding the impact of climate change on their agribusinesses and their readiness to deploy existing local solutions.
- Self-Paced Online Learning: A six-week online learning program provides participants with relevant and practical climate curriculum, allowing them to learn at their own pace.
- Practical Assignments: Hands-on assignments enable participants to apply learned concepts, resulting in the ‘greening’ of their agribusinesses and better positioning them to leverage climate financing opportunities.
- Peer-to-Peer Learning and Networking: Engagement in peer-to-peer learning, networking, experience sharing, group discussions, assignments, and co-creation of solutions fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange.
- Access to Experts and Mentors: Participants have access to industry experts, trainers, and agripreneurs through live interactive and mentoring sessions, providing valuable insights and guidance.
- Provision of Resources and Tools: Information, resources, and tools are provided to enable investments and decisions that lead to sustainable climate solutions.
- Community Membership: Participants have the opportunity to join the AFC hub community, gaining access to additional resources, data, funding support, and market linkages to enhance business visibility, profitability, growth, and success.
Time Commitment
Participants are expected to commit to the following:
- Attend all the weekly live interactive sessions scheduled for Thursday or Friday evenings across African time zones.
- Complete the self-paced online modules over six weeks.
- Submit all online course assignments and tasks.
- Spend a minimum of four hours per week completing the modules and assignments.
Application Process
Interested applicants can apply for the BRACE program here. The application process involves submitting necessary documentation and information as outlined on the portal.
Conclusion
The BRACE program represents a significant opportunity for African agripreneurs to enhance their resilience against climate and environmental shocks. By participating in this program, agribusinesses can gain the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to adapt to climate challenges, implement sustainable practices, and access climate financing opportunities. Through collective efforts, the program aims to contribute to the long-term growth and sustainability of the agricultural sector across Africa.
For more information and to apply, please visit the official BRACE program application portal.
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