About Us
Green Riverbend Programmes is one of the region’s few community-led demonstration farms, combining mixed farming, agroecology, farmer training, and market access to grow healthy food and stronger communities.
We Have One Goal
To Make Fresh, Affordable Food Accessible While Growing Stronger Communities.
Founded in 2023 by Tandi Hopa, Green Riverbend Programmes began as a community-led response to poverty and food insecurity, using sustainable agriculture to create practical solutions for local communities.
What started as a farm has grown into a broader initiative focused on sustainable food systems, agroecology, education and community empowerment. At the heart of this work is Riverbend Farm, a women-led demonstration farm where we produce fresh food, showcase sustainable farming practices and provide hands-on learning opportunities.
Our Training Programmes, inspired by our collaborations with several civil society organisations and policy dialogue initiatives, equip aspiring farmers and young people with practical agroecology skills. FoodieBasket complements this work by creating market access for small-scale farmers and connecting communities with fresh, locally grown food.
Together, these initiatives help build more resilient food systems, sustainable livelihoods and stronger communities.
Vision
To cultivate healthy, resilient and equitable communities where people and the environment thrive together.
Mission
To empower communities through sustainable agriculture, education, advocacy and social innovation while promoting environmental stewardship and inclusive development.
Values
Community leadership, sustainability, dignity, inclusion, resilience, collaboration and social justice.
Our Farm in Action
What We Do
- Agroecological Farming & Food Production
- Sustainable Food Systems Advocacy
- Agricultural Training & Skills Development
- Market Access for Small-Scale Farmers
- Community Empowerment & Partnerships
At Green Riverbend Programmes, we believe sustainable food systems are built through collaboration, knowledge, and action. From our women-led Riverbend Farm to our Training Programmes and partnerships with local farmers, we work to promote agroecology, strengthen livelihoods, and build resilient communities.
Explore our programmes and discover how you can get involved.
More Than a Farm, A Legacy for Our Community
“Riverbend Farm was built on the belief that agriculture has the power to transform lives. Every seed we plant, every animal we raise, and every harvest we produce is an investment in healthier families, stronger local economies, and a brighter future for our community.
Our vision has never been simply to grow food – it has been to inspire hope, create opportunities, and show that farming can be a force for lasting social and economic change. By working together with our community, we’re building a future where fresh, affordable food is within everyone’s reach and where the next generation is empowered to continue this legacy.
At Riverbend, we’re not just cultivating the land – we’re cultivating possibility.”
Tandi Hopa
Founding Farmer