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Transforming Africa’s Agricultural Engine through Youth Agribusiness.
Architecting a resilient, climate-smart, and market-oriented agricultural future. Empowering 5,000+ young agripreneurs by 2031.
YAFAT
The Strategic Mandate
"Agriculture is not a safety net for the unemployed; it is the most sophisticated wealth-creation tool for the African youth. Our mandate is to transition 5,000 young people from subsistence mindsets to global agribusiness leadership."
The 2031 Vision at a Glance
Nationwide Reach
Scaling the Youth Agri-Innovation Challenge to 50+ schools and 6+ regions.
Agribusiness Incubator
100+ youth-led agribusinesses successfully launched and surviving.
Digital Market Dominance
A proprietary Agri-Marketplace connecting 2,000+ farmers to direct buyers.
Climate Leadership
Establishing dedicated Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) Hubs for regional learning.
The Four Pillars of Transformation
Capacity & Incubation
We bridge the technical divide. By partnering with industry leaders and regulatory bodies, we provide TVET trainees with the soft skills and entrepreneurship readiness required to scale micro-enterprises.
Sustainable Value Chains
• CSA Hubs: Learning centers showcasing irrigation, soil management, and climate-resilient crop varieties.
• Digital Marketplace: Using technology to remove the "middleman," ensuring young farmers capture the true value of their harvests.
Policy & Institutional Strength
YAFAT is the primary voice for the youth at the policy table. Through our High-Level Policy Dialogue Series, we translate grassroots data into annual policy briefs for the Ministry of Food & Agriculture.
Gender & Livelihood Empowerment
The Women in Agribusiness Fellowship provides technical coaching and seed support to ensure young women are at the forefront of the agricultural revolution.
Theory of Change
Inclusive Food Systems
Input
Hands-on training in Climate-Smart Agriculture and business management.
Output
5,000+ trained youth and 100+ new agribusinesses.
Outcome
40% average income growth for participants and 20% increase in market efficiency.
Long-term Impact
A climate-resilient national food system led by a new generation of Ghanaian leaders.
Governance & Organizational Integrity
A YAO Federated Agency
YAFAT operates under the legal and fiscal covering of the Youth Arise Organisation, ensuring world-class governance and transparency..
Succession & Stability
Every critical function within YAFAT is documented with trained backups, ensuring the agency runs regardless of individual transitions
