Norges Vel Tanzania

Norges Vel Tanzania has been present in Tanzania since 2007 and established a country office in 2008 with a vision of creating thriving local communities. For nearly two decades, we have supported small-scale farmers, farmer-owned companies, local authorities and private-sector partners to build a more competitive, profitable and sustainable rice value chain. From improving production and market access to promoting climate-smart farming, our work helps farmers move from subsistence to commercial production creating higher incomes, stronger local markets and better food security. Our goal has always been to help develop independent commercial players that contribute to further growth in their local communities. Norges Vel Tanzania is a subsidiary of The Royal Norwegian Society for Development (Norges Vel), an independent Norwegian nonprofit organization established in 1809, with our international work beginning in 1978. All our activities are carried out on a not-for-profit basis, and all the values created through our efforts will thereby be used to benefit various local players.