In its fight against poverty and food insecurity in around the world, the Louis Dreyfus Foundation operates in countries characterized by large rural communities that are negatively impacted by climate change, drought, soil erosion and deforestation, as well as changing social and economic conditions.
Regions we work in
The Louis Dreyfus Foundation is active across Africa, Asia, and South America, in countries where Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) has an established presence. Our projects in vulnerable regions aim to generate social, environmental, and economic welfare for smallholder farmers and local communities.
Africa
The Louis Dreyfus Foundation began its activities in Africa in 2013. It is now running projects across East, West, and Southern Africa, where smallholder farmers struggle to secure sustainable livelihoods for their families, often due to adverse social, economic, and climate conditions.
OPERATING SINCE: 2013
PRIORITY COUNTRIES: Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda.
Asia
The Louis Dreyfus Foundation is active in Asia with ongoing projects in China, India and Indonesia. These projets aim to provide technical assistance and training to rural communities and smallholder farmers with the aim to improve their livelihoods.
South America
The Louis Dreyfus Foundation began operating in South America in 2015, and is now active in Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, and Colombia, running micro-farming and education projects.
Our projects around the world
Discover our work to empower farming families and communities around the world, towards more sustainable agriculture and increased food security.
