Raising The Village

Raising The Village

Not-for-profit boosts rural agricultural incomes

Overview

Raising The Village partners with ultra-poor, last-mile communities to raise household income and production from under $1/day to over $2/day by boosting agricultural income, diversifying livelihoods, and building productive assets. Real-time data analytics are used to identify barriers, guide decision-making, tailor interventions, and track impact. The approach targets households with on-the-ground programs in farming, income diversification, and asset development, guided by precise data rather than broad assumptions. The goal is to lift income and production for the poorest communities in a way that leads to steady, sustainable improvements in well-being.

About Raising The Village

Simplify's Rating
Why Raising The Village is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consulting

Social Impact

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2006

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What believers are saying

  • RTV increased household incomes from $0.95/day to over $2.20/day within 24 months, focusing on women and youth-headed households.
  • The program boosted agricultural production by 179% annually and delivered a 539% return on investment for every dollar invested.
  • Since 2016, RTV has positively impacted over 665,000 individuals in Uganda, helping them increase income and food security.

What critics are saying

  • Rising inflation in Uganda by 2027 could erode the real value of the $30/person intervention, reducing effectiveness for 2M+ beneficiaries.
  • Direct competition from 'Last Mile Foundation' in Rwanda could capture 15–25% of RTV's donor pipeline in East Africa within 6–12 months.
  • Uganda's 2026 Agricultural Tax Act may increase input costs by 18%, undermining the $2.00/day income target for 500K+ households.

What makes Raising The Village unique

  • RTV targets entire village clusters simultaneously to exploit economies of scale and community multiplier effects for larger income gains.
  • The organization costs only $30 per person reached, which is several times less expensive than comparable livelihood programs.
  • RTV uses a 24-month, data-guided graduation model that pairs agricultural inputs with technical training and ongoing coaching.

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