"Hilton Foundation Recognizes One Acre Fund's Impact on African Farmers"

One Acre Fund, an organization working with smallholder farmers across nine African countries, has been awarded the $2.5 million Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Prize for its efforts to help small farms become more productive and profitable. Small-scale farms currently provide 70% to 80% of Africa's food, but they often face challenges in terms of productivity and labor. One Acre Fund provides services such as credit for feed and fertilizer, training in farming practices, and support for market access. The organization's interventions have resulted in increased harvests and profits for farmers, with the goal of moving them from food insecurity to prosperity. The prize money will support One Acre Fund's vision of serving 10 million farmers by 2030.