Food and the Transformation of Africa

Field of dreams: On a maize farm near Bangui

The agriculture and business landscapes in Africa, and why working with smallholder farmers in Africa can really change the future.

Growing Production

Capitalism on a mission and sustainable development.  Check out or latest developments!

Markets vs. Aid in Africa

“The question of preference between markets and aid can only be asked in Africa, not in any other region of this world." - Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda

Growing our impact in African farming communities


Here’s a few pics from recent trainings in Uganda.

New farmer trainings on organic farming

Mavuno Harvest is growing – and that’s great news for the farmers whom we work with.

How well do you know Africa?

If you like geography, here’s a fun game!

How we got started

My name is Phil, and I'm the founder of Mavuno Harvest.  I served in the Peace Corps in a tiny village called Miti Mingi in Kenya from 2003-2005.