Sustainable Agriculture

Growing Food. Building Stronger Communities.

Our 23-hectare farm in Inkwe Village, Kinshasa, supports agricultural development as a pathway to food security, practical skills, and self-reliance. Through livestock farming, we create real opportunities to strengthen livelihoods and serve the wider community.

Explore the Farm
Inkwe Village, Kimpoko, Maluku, Kinshasa 23 hectares
Why Agriculture Matters

Local Farming Creates Lasting Opportunity

Our farm is more than a production site. It is a space for opportunity, learning, and long-term community development, helping families move toward greater stability and self-reliance.

Food Security

Livestock and field production help supply fresh food and diversify what neighbors can grow, process, and sell close to home.

Practical Skills

Hands-on practice alongside daily operations builds skills in animal care, safety, and teamwork that last beyond a single season.

Community Resilience

Stronger local food systems and partnerships help Inkwe and surrounding areas better weather shocks together.

23
Hectares of land
1
Core farming activity
Growing
Community impact
Farm Activities

What We Do at the Farm

Real, verified work happening on the ground in Inkwe Village.

Student holding an American Academy of Excellence flag beside a pasture with cattle

Livestock Farming

Herd care, grazing management, and animal health practices that support nutrition and income while stewarding land responsibly.

Farm partners demonstrating a walk-behind power tiller on prepared soil

Land Preparation

Preparing soil with hands-on farm equipment, laying the groundwork for productive, well-managed land.

How It Works

How the Farm Works

1

Prepare the Land

Soil is prepared with hands-on farm equipment, ready for productive use.

2

Plant and Maintain

The land and herd are tended with regular care so the farm stays healthy and productive.

3

Harvest

Livestock and field production reach the point of providing food and income for the community.

4

Distribute or Reinvest

What the farm produces supports nutrition, income, and reinvestment in the program.

Farm in Action

Farm in Action

A glimpse of daily work and community connection at the farm.

Wide view of the BCP farm land with buildings and water tank in Inkwe Village
The Farm at Inkwe Village
Farm program meeting with local partners and community members in Inkwe Village
Meeting With Local Partners
Community members gathered on the farm grounds
Community Engagement on the Farm
Field cultivation on the farm land
Field Cultivation
Preparing land with a walk-behind power tiller
Preparing the Land
Community Benefits

Opportunities We Are Building

Nutritious Food

Livestock and field production help supply fresh protein and diversify what neighbors can grow, process, and sell close to home.

Skills Development

Hands-on practice alongside daily operations so skills in animal care, safety, and teamwork last beyond a single season.

Livelihood Opportunity

On-farm roles and linked tasks that can help households earn income and reinvest in education, health, and household needs.

Community Participation

Stronger local food systems and partnerships so Inkwe and surrounding areas can better weather shocks together.

Student holding an American Academy of Excellence flag beside a pasture with cattle
Future Goals

Growing the Next Chapter

As the farm continues to grow, we aim to expand production, create training opportunities, and connect agriculture with education, entrepreneurship, and community support across our programs. These are goals we are working toward, not outcomes already achieved.

  • Expand production
  • Create training opportunities
  • Connect agriculture with education and entrepreneurship
  • Strengthen community support across our programs

Help Grow Food, Skills, and Opportunity.

Your support helps strengthen families and build resilient communities through sustainable agriculture in Kinshasa.