Episode 2: Mesfin Kebede

Speaking in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Mesfin Kebede, Vita's Coordinator of Natural Resource Management, highlights his decade-long work with the organisation. He focuses on transforming rural Ethiopia through agricultural innovation. Mesfin discusses how Vita's initiatives have uplifted over 100,000 smallholder farmers, enhancing their productivity and quality of life. Key successes include introducing improved potato seeds and promoting moringa trees, both vital for food security and income generation. Vita's holistic approach also supports farmers with financial services, training, and technological tools like the PlantVillage app. Mesfin emphasises the need for continued collaboration to scale these impactful programmes further. Visit: https://vitaimpact.org/