We created Junior Agripreneur Hub Africa (JAHA) because we saw a critical gap: learners were graduating with certificates, but without the practical skills needed to create jobs or feed their communities. Agriculture—Africa’s largest employer—was either taught theoretically or ignored altogether. We wanted to change that. By combining climate-smart farming, entrepreneurship, and technology in a fun, project-based approach, JAHA empowers young people to become problem-solvers, innovators, and business leaders in the agricultural space. Our goal is to make farming cool, profitable, and sustainable—starting from the classroom.
At Junior Agripreneur Hub Africa (JAHA), learning happens in the garden, the lab, and the marketplace. Students participate in hands-on agricultural projects like growing microgreens, mushrooms, and vegetables using climate-smart techniques such as drip irrigation, organic composting, and hydroponics. They learn to code sensors, fly agri-drones, and explore the role of robotics in farming. Learners are trained to calculate costs, pitch products, and sell to real customers—including restaurants and shops. Every activity integrates entrepreneurship, technology, financial literacy, and environmental sustainability. Lessons are delivered through animated content, tablets, and field demonstrations, making agriculture fun, modern, and relevant. Our model is scalable and adaptable, currently being implemented in schools across urban and rural Africa.
Junior Agripreneur Hub Africa (JAHA) has grown through strong partnerships and strategic visibility. We've implemented our innovation in over 10 schools across Zambia—urban, peri-urban, and rural—by collaborating with institutions like Naledi Day and Boarding School, Shakespeare College, Crested Crane and International School of Lusaka. Partnership Ministry of Education is helping us align with national education goals, while private sector support from Zanaco Bank, BongoHive and WEAC has enabled expansion, mentorship, and real-world marketing opportunities for our learners.
To increase reach and impact, we use social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok—to showcase student projects, pitch competitions, and agritech demos, changing how youth and communities perceive agriculture. Offline, we market through school exhibitions, local media, and community events. Our model is now being recognized by national stakeholders and is generating interest for replication across the region.
Junior Agripreneur Hub Africa (JAHA) has evolved significantly since its launch. We developed a flexible, modern curriculum that adapts to different age groups and school environments, integrating core themes like climate-smart agriculture, entrepreneurship, agritech, and financial literacy. To enhance accessibility, we launched an e-learning platform featuring animated lessons, interactive quizzes, and instructional videos, allowing learners to continue their agribusiness education outside the classroom and even in remote areas.
We’ve also incorporated technology and innovation by introducing drones, hydroponics, robotics, and coding for agriculture, exposing learners to tools of the 4th Industrial Revolution. Our market access component was added to connect students to real customers, giving them firsthand experience in pricing, negotiation, and value creation. Based on feedback from schools and communities, we’ve also created tailored tracks for rural and urban settings and introduced after-school and weekend programs for greater flexibility. These enhancements ensure our model remains practical, inclusive, and scalable.
Getting started with Junior Agripreneur Hub Africa (JAHA) is simple. Schools or organizations can contact us to access our starter package, which includes our flexible curriculum guide, training support for teachers, and access to our e-learning platform. We’ll help you set up school gardens, introduce agri-tech tools, and design entrepreneurship activities tailored to your local context. Whether you're in a rural or urban setting, our model is adaptable and scalable. Visit our website or reach out via social media to book an onboarding session and begin cultivating Africa’s next generation of agripreneurs.
