Agri Peace is a pioneering program developed by the Congo Peace Academy to revolutionize sustainable agriculture practices in the DRC and beyond. At Agri Peace, we believe that cultivating the earth should not only nourish communities but also foster harmony and stability. Our program is designed to empower local farmers with the knowledge, tools, and resources they need to cultivate crops in ways that respect the environment, promote social cohesion, and contribute to lasting peace. Through a combination of hands-on training, educational workshops, and community engagement initiatives, Agri Peace equips farmers with sustainable farming techniques that enhance soil health, conserve water, and minimize the use of harmful chemicals.

Conservation Agriculture

Foundation for Farming (FFF) Training of Trainers

We welcomed 40 aspiring "Farmers of Peace", including 26 women and girls and 14 men, who came from a diverse mix of villages and ethnic backgrounds — many from conflict-affected areas such as Sake and Minova. Despite the logistical challenges, more than half of our participants made the journey to Idjwi, determined to return to their communities equipped with practical farming skills and tools for peacebuilding.

Through the Foundation for Farming methodology, participants learned conservation agriculture practices that restore both the land and livelihoods. But this training went beyond agriculture: it became a sanctuary of healing. We intentionally wove peacebuilding and trauma healing into the program, creating a safe space for participants to share their experiences, rebuild trust, and envision a future beyond conflict.

For communities long marked by violence, displacement, and division, this training was a radical act of restoration. It reaffirms our belief that regenerative farming can regenerate communities — not only economically, but spiritually and socially. These 40 trainees are now champions of change, ready to pass on their knowledge and cultivate peace where it’s most needed.

We are incredibly proud of these brave individuals — especially the young women — who are stepping up to lead in spaces where peace is fragile but deeply needed.

📸 Photos from the training are included below. They capture the spirit of resilience, joy, and shared learning that defined this week.

Your support can help us scale this model. As we prepare to extend Agri Peace to more regions impacted by displacement and conflict, we invite you to partner with us in training the next cohort of Farmers of Peace — those who will nourish both soil and society.

👉 If you’d like to support or learn more about how to get involved, please reach out. Together, we can sow lasting peace.

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