About us
Get to know us
Biovision Africa Trust (BvAT) is a not-for-profit organization established in Kenya in 2009 by the Biovision Foundation for ecological development in Switzerland and supported by the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) in Nairobi. The Trust’s goal is to alleviate poverty and improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Kenya and other African countries through supporting dissemination of information and knowledge on appropriate technology to improve human, animal, plant, and environmental health.
To alleviate poverty and improve the livelihoods of rural communities in Africa through disseminating relevant agricultural information to small holder farmers and supporting like minded organizations and institutions.
To have a food secure African continent with healthy people living in a healthy environment.
To sustainably improve the lives of the people in Africa while conserving the environment as the basis for all life
Objectives
Our Strategic Objectives
Facilitating adoption of agroecology (AE)/ ecological organic agriculture (EOA) practices among smallholder farmers, with a special focus on women and youth.
Supporting EOA value chain diversification and development for markets and trade at local, domestic and international levels.
Supporting policy and institutional framework conditions for AE/EOA sector development in Africa through influencing and enacting ecological agriculture policies/strategies.
Supporting policy and institutional framework conditions for AE/EOA sector development in Africa through influencing and enacting ecological agriculture policies/strategies.
Strengthening BvAT’s operational and financial sustainability with a functional and sustainable business model that is based on realistic market assumptions.
Supporting innovations and socioeconomic research to provide useful and practical solutions facing smallholder farmers especially women and youth
Board
Our Board of Trustees
Board Chair & Trustee
Madam Anne Onyango is a Development Practitioner with 39+ years of experience working for the…
Trustee and Founding Trustee
Andreas Schriber is co-founder of the Swiss based NGO Biovision Foundation for Ecological Development established in…
Trustee
Prof. Christian Borgemeister is the Director of the Ecology and Natural Resources Management Department at…
Securing resources to support ecological development initiaves
Our Journey
Our History
What does Biovision Africa Trust do?
Biovision Africa Trust works to improve food security, livelihoods, and environmental sustainability by promoting ecological organic agriculture, supporting research, and sharing practical knowledge with farmers and agricultural stakeholders across Africa.
Who benefits from Biovision Africa Trust's programs?
BvAT primarily supports smallholder farmers, extension officers, researchers, policymakers, women, youth, and partner organizations by providing training, resources, and evidence-based agricultural information that promotes sustainable farming practices.
What is Ecological Organic Agriculture (EOA)?
Ecological Organic Agriculture is a sustainable farming approach that protects biodiversity, improves soil health, reduces reliance on synthetic inputs, and promotes resilient food production systems that benefit both people and the environment.
Where does Biovision Africa Trust operate?
Biovision Africa Trust works across several African countries through regional initiatives, partnerships, and knowledge platforms, supporting farmers and institutions with locally relevant agricultural solutions and capacity-building programs.
How can I partner with or support Biovision Africa Trust?
Organizations, institutions, researchers, development partners, and individuals can collaborate with BvAT through partnerships, joint projects, knowledge exchange, and support for sustainable agriculture initiatives that strengthen food systems across Africa.
