Virtual Internship Case Study: Agriface, Rwanda
Introduction
Agriface is a social enterprise with objective of buying maize and beans from these vulnerable farmers by contracting their cooperatives and associations as suppliers in Rwanda. Two students in BA Global Development and Social Anthropology supported Agriface’s mission to build an inclusive business to compete with other actors in the EAC market.
The Story of Agriface
Founded in 2017, Agriface is an enterprise focused on providing:
Farmers a price that is 10% better than what the market offers
Training of farmers
Post harvest handling technology
Activities include services and food products that contribute to the social and economic impact of the East African population, while conserving the most benefits to the smallholder farmers.
The Opportunity
As Marketing Assistants at Agriface, the students worked towards creating impactful content that enhanced the company's visibility and reputation.
Results
Over eight weeks, the students and Agriface’s team including the Founder and CEO Bahati Wenslars collaborated online to:
Formulate a marketing strategy
Curate social media content
These efforts increased visibility, encouraged deeper engagement through compelling storytelling and visuals, and fostered trust and credibility through transparency and impactful metrics.
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