Acceso
Acceso aims to create lasting economic change for rural smallholder farming families by providing holistic support from seed-to-market, improving productivity, profitability, and climate adaptation.
Acceso Mission
Acceso's mission is to create fundamental and lasting positive economic change in the lives of rural smallholder farming families. This mission drives all of their initiatives, focusing on empowering local communities and fostering sustainable agricultural practices. Acceso aims to improve the productivity and profitability of smallholder farmers through comprehensive support systems.
Acceso Services
Acceso provides holistic support from seed-to-market to enhance the productivity and profitability of smallholder farmers. Their integrated services include the Technical Assistance Program, which offers quality inputs, tailored financing, and technical training aimed at cost savings, yield improvements, and climate adaptation. Additionally, Acceso's Market Access System guarantees prices for farmer production, aggregates, processes, and sells to the best market channel, be it domestic, international, or humanitarian.
Impact of Acceso
Acceso has created a significant impact, with each donor dollar generating more than three additional dollars for farmers. Their efforts have improved incomes by an average of 250%, de-risked agriculture through climate-smart diversification, and provided 13.1 million meals. They have generated $83 million in sales by operating in three countries, working with over 26,000 farmers, collaborating with more than 240 buyers, and dealing with over 185 products.
Acceso's Local Teams and Reach
100% of Acceso's team in markets are local, ensuring that they have a deep understanding of the communities they serve. They target the most disenfranchised and vulnerable stakeholders in food systems, including many women smallholder farmers. By acting as a benevolent intermediary, Acceso bridges the gap between smallholder farmers and commercial buyers, making a substantial impact on local economies.
Acceso Agricultural Initiatives
Acceso's initiatives focus on improving smallholder farmers' productivity and profitability. They provide holistic seed-to-market services, which include quality inputs, technical training, and tailored financing. Their Market Access System secures prices for farmer production, aggregates, processes, and sells to the best market channel. These efforts contribute to climate-smart diversification and sustainable agricultural practices.