Our Impact
Real change in the lives of smallholder farmers and their communities.
Measuring What Matters
At Stawi, we believe in radical transparency about our impact. We focus on the real changes in farmers’ lives and communities.
Our Reach
Farmer Engagement
We are building a growing network of registered farmers across the coastal regions, engaging in both cashew farming and beekeeping programs.
Production Growth
Our processing capacity is expanding annually as more trees reach maturity and more hives become productive.
Economic Impact
Participating farmers report:
- Diversified Income Sources: Earnings from both crops and honey.
- Improved Food Security: Better ability to provide for families.
- Financial Resilience: Savings to weather economic shocks.
Stories of Transformation
Maria’s Journey: From Subsistence to Prosperity
Before Stawi: Maria farmed a small plot of cassava, earning barely enough for basic needs.
After Stawi: With cashew trees and beehives, Maria has diversified her income. She can now better support her children’s education and invest in her farm.
“I used to pray for survival. Now I plan for the future.”
The Kilwa Women’s Cooperative
The Challenge: Limited control over agricultural income for women.
The Stawi Approach: We established a women-only beekeeping cooperative with direct payments.
The Result: Cooperative members now earn independent income, improving household nutrition and decision-making power.
Regenerating Degraded Land
Location: Coastal Regions
Intervention: Farmers planting cashew trees on previously degraded farmland.
Environmental Impact:
- Soil erosion reduction
- Recovering local biodiversity
- Active carbon sequestration
Community Ripple Effects
Stawi’s impact extends beyond individual farmers:
- Local Employment: Jobs in processing and operations.
- Infrastructure: Collection centers serving remote areas.
- Education: Support for student scholarships in farming communities.
Environmental Stewardship
Carbon Impact
Our operations contribute to climate mitigation through:
- Tree Planting: Cashew trees act as carbon sinks.
- Avoided Deforestation: Providing sustainable income alternatives to charcoal burning.
Biodiversity
Beekeeping creates direct incentives for habitat preservation. Farmers protect forest areas to ensure healthy bee forage.