Dohelps
Climate-Resilient Agribusiness for Women & Youth
Official recognition granted — documented at WFP Guinea-Bissau headquarters
Self-funded 12-month pilot launched February 2026
Primary staple crop — processed into garri, flour and animal feed
High-value spice crop for local and export markets
Versatile grain grown for food security and income
Premium export crop with growing market demand
Essential vegetable for household nutrition and income
The VIDAHELPS Pilot Project is a 12-month self-funded initiative establishing a 61-hectare demonstration farm in Mansoa, Oio Region — 58km from Bissau — to empower 200 women and youth (ages 18–35) with climate-smart agricultural techniques.
Aligning with Gates Foundation and WFP priorities on smallholder productivity, climate adaptation, and women's economic empowerment, we are building a model replicable across sub-Saharan Africa.
Build a thriving, ethical agribusiness ecosystem delivering food security, jobs, and exports for Guinea-Bissau.
Become West Africa's leading cassava value chain hub and a model for climate-resilient agriculture.
Dohelps & VidaHelpsVidaHelps Agro HubDohelps & VidaHelpsVidaHelps Agro Hub| Component | Activities | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Production | Demo plots, quality seeds | +30% YIELDS |
| Training | Field schools for 200 | 200 TRAINED |
| Post-Harvest | Cassava processing (garri) | -30% LOSSES |
| Markets | Group sales & market access | +25% INCOME |
| Monitoring | Monthly data collection | IMPACT REPORT |
61ha cultivated with modern tractors and precision agriculture
Solar-powered garri, flour and animal feed processing facilities
Agro-technology and renewables field schools for women & youth
Group sales channels for local and export markets across West Africa
Waste-to-feed systems turning agricultural by-products into income
Join us in building climate-resilient agriculture for Guinea-Bissau's future.