Company ProfileWith its roots firmly based on the African continent Rift Valley Corporation is a diversified holding company with interests in agriculture and energy. Operating in East and Southern Africa, the group's commercial activities are structured in to five core operating platforms:
SOCIAL IMPACT
Rift Valley provides employment across its platforms for up to 10,000 people. Through its varied capacity building programmes, the Corporation directly benefits thousands of small-scale farmers in the Agriculture, Tobacco and Tea sectors. Through a combination of livelihood improvement, healthcare and provision of education, we benefit over 200,000 people within rural communities throughout our footprint.
LIVELIHOOD & PROSPERITY
RVC’s impact on employment creation and improved agriculture combines to deliver meaningful improvements to the livelihoods and prosperity of over 200,000 people.
HEALTH & WELLBEING
In addition to providing primary healthcare facilities, RVC companies pursue vigorous wellness programmes focusing on preventative healthcare and HIV/AIDS awareness.
EDUCATION, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
RVC is actively engaged in helping to improve the prospects of some 13,000 people. We undertake the provision of primary and secondary schooling, bursary programmes, skills training in the workplace and small scale grower training initiatives.
CERTIFICATION & STANDARDS
Obtaining international certification is a cornerstone of our sustainability strategy. Certification by organizations such as Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade, GLOBALG.A.P, ECOCERT and Ethical Tea Partnership provides a recognised endorsement of our produce for global markets as well as providing additional income for our outgrower community.
ENVIRONMENT
Responsible stewardship of natural capital within RVC landholdings and water rights is the basis of all business operations. Through a number of initiatives, RVC protection of our water and landholdings from degrading practices is an integral part of our long- term investment in Africa.
