Our impact
At Ripple Effect, impact means practical change for families, knowledge that spreads between farmers, and sustainable transformation that lasts beyond individual projects.
We work alongside rural communities to build skills, confidence and resilience, so farmers become empowered to lift themselves out of poverty and continue building thriving livelihoods long after a project ends.
Our impact last year
1.1 million people reached in rural Africa
Strengthening livelihoods in six countries through farmer-led training
69% household food security achieved
Up from 21% at the start of projects, showing sustained improvements in nutrition
Income doubled from $0.97 to $1.84/day
Reducing the poverty gap from 49% to 3%, giving families more stability and opportunities
Our ambition
Reach 5 million more people by 2030. This year we reached 1.1 million people, 257,000 more people than last year - bringing us at 69% of our 2030 target.
Figures reflect the July 2024 to June 2025 reporting period unless otherwise stated.
Our impact by theme
Sustainable agriculture and the environment
We support farmers to work with nature, restoring degraded land, protecting natural resources and strengthening resilience to climate change.
What we saw in 2024–25:
- 57,620 households supported through the One Health approach
- 695,611 farm animals' health improved
- Milk yields increased by up to 25%
- Dietary diversity increased to an average of 6.2 food types per day, meeting the recommended level for healthy nutrition.
Families are growing reliable and diverse harvests, improving nutrition, keeping healthy livestock, and protecting their land for future generations.
Gender equality and social inclusion
We support women, girls, young people and people living with disabilities to overcome barriers, build confidence and create lasting change that strengthens families and communities.
What we saw in 2024-25:
- 65% of farmers across projects were women
- 40% of surveyed households were led by women
- 21 community childcare centres across Kenya and Ethiopia supported women to earn income and rest
- Community champions reached 1,308 people through dialogue on gender roles
- 5% of people reached were living with a disability, with women making up the majority of this group
- 24,397 young people engaged in enterprise programmes, supporting income generation and financial independence
Women, young people and people living with disabilities are gaining confidence, voice and economic power, strengthening families and creating more equal communities.
Enterprise development and financial inclusion
We work with farmers and young people to turn agricultural skills into reliable livelihoods, supported by savings groups, enterprise training, and access to markets and financial services.
What we saw in 2024–25:
- 24,397 young people engaged in enterprise programmes in Uganda
- 16,460 people supported into work across agriculture-related sectors
- Youth enterprises generated over £310,000 in sales
- Savings and loans groups reinvested more than £135,000 in Rwanda
- Food security in enterprise-linked projects reached up to 79%
Families are earning more from what they grow, diversifying income streams, relying less on casual labour, and building long-term financial security.
Learning and influence
Learning is a core part of our impact and influence with peers in the industry, and our ability to strengthen our solutions.
We work with farmers, partners and independent specialists to understand what is working, adapt our programmes and share learning beyond individual projects.
In 2024-25
- Independent reviews strengthened our programme monitoring and evaluation
- Farmers contributed evidence to UK Government work on SDG 2: Zero Hunger
- Ripple Effect shared learning through conferences, webinars and publications
- Our approaches influenced how other organisations design programmes
Evidence and reports
Explore the evidence behind our impact, including results, learning and independent analysis.
Looking ahead
None of this impact would be possible without the generosity of our supporters. Donations from individuals, trusts, foundations and partners enable farmers and communities to access training, share knowledge, and build sustainable livelihoods that last long after projects end.
Continued support is vital to help us reach more families, strengthen rural economies, and ensure communities can respond to climate change and future challenges on their own terms.
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