VITA: INVESTING IN CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITIES IN AFRICA
VITA: INVESTING IN CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITIES IN AFRICA
CELEBRATING 35 YEARS OF IMPACT!
CELEBRATING 35 YEARS OF IMPACT!
🎉 Join us in commemorating three and a half decades of dedicated service and positive change. Thank you for being part of our journey towards a better world.
CLIMATE JUSTICE THROUGH INNOVATIVE,
RADICAL MODELS OF DEVELOPMENT
Vita is a smart, successful, next-generation Irish development partner that has been supporting farmers and communities in Africa for 35 years. Our goal is to facilitate thriving rural climate-smart economies in Africa with access to services, markets and livelihoods for all. Our approach combines knowledge-backed expert collaborations, community-led initiatives, transformational technology and innovative financing models.
Former USA Ambassador to Ireland, Kevin O’Malley talks about his regard for Vita
VITA’S PROGRAMMES IMPACT – FILM MADE BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Former USA Ambassador to Ireland, Kevin O’Malley talks about his regard for Vita
Vita’s programmes Impact – film made by the community
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Realising Africa’s enormous potential: Africa has enormous socio-economic potential and our ambition is to make a meaningful contribution
Community-Centered Development: The communities we partner with must drive their own development.
Respect: We are sensitive to and respect the culture and traditions of our partner communities and staff.
Innovation: Our focus on innovation requires courage and sometimes disruption.
Accountability: Honesty and transparency are reflected in all our programmes and fundraising. It is a privilege to play a role in development and we cherish it.
Impact: The impact of our programme is measurable, tangible and sustainable.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
OUR STORIES
OUR LATEST STORIES
Vita’s Impact in Ethiopia: Grounded in Sustainable Development and Innovation
Ato Asfaw Mekuria, Vita's Ethiopia Country Director, reflects on 14 years of service and the lasting impact of the team's work across the country. Since Vita's establishment in Ethiopia in 2005, the organisation has been strong in its mission to support rural communities, particularly in the southern regions, focusing on enhancing food security and agricultural practices. "Our work has always been about serving the community," says Asfaw. "We are deeply committed to improving farmers' livelihoods through sustainable and innovative solutions." Vita's efforts are intricately connected to critical areas such as food security and climate change resilience. By collaborating with federal [...]
