DR Congo

Rikolto has been working with farmer organisations in the Democratic Republic of Congo for over 30 years. In 2021, our projects impacted the lives of 28,255 producers.

Since 2012, Rikolto decided to focus on two promising agricultural value chains: Arabica coffee and rice. As of 2019, we also work in the cocoa sector. In 2021, we launched our Good Food for Cities programme in Bukavu and Goma.

Projects

Sustainable rice

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Congolese rice farmers conquer the local market

Eight rice cooperatives in the Ruzizi valley join forces and win the hearts of beer and rice fans.

Updated on:

August 23, 2023

DR Congo

Sustainable cocoa and coffee

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Speciality coffee from Kivu and Ituri, DRC

Small-scale coffee farmers prepare to export high quality organic Arabica coffee.

Updated on:

August 23, 2023

DR Congo

Projects

Congolese rice farmers conquer the local market

Speciality coffee from Kivu and Ituri, DRC

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