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Good Nature Agro is a social enterprise based in Chipata, Zambia, focused on empowering small-scale farmers to enhance their productivity and income. Formed in 2014, the company organizes groups of farmers who nominate a Private Extension Agent (PEA) from within their ranks. These PEAs undergo rigorous training to become community leaders and provide ongoing support and personalized recommendations to fellow farmers throughout the growing season. By promoting improved farming practices, Good Nature Agro supplies high-quality legume seeds and offers loans for additional inputs, helping farmers transition from traditional crops to more lucrative options. The company also guarantees a market for the certified legume seeds harvested by the farmers, effectively enabling them to significantly increase their income and achieve lasting financial stability.

RDG Collective, founded in 2018, seeks to empower the future by creating and delivering innovative solar home systems across Zambia, where an estimated 2.4 million households lack electricity. By offering pay‑as‑you‑go products, the company removes the high upfront cost that has historically limited access to solar energy. This model has enabled more Zambian households to acquire solar home systems, refrigerators, solar water pumps, and smartphones, improving daily life and economic opportunities.