Empowering Small Farmers, Cultivating Sustainable Futures
Kissan Dost Program
Kisaan Dost Program empowers small farmers by providing essential inputs at zero upfront cost, supplemented by training and advocacy programs. Our goal is to emphasise long-term agricultural uplift at the grassroots over multiple cycles, developing self-sustaining farming communities.
Introduction to the Program
What is Kissan Dost Program?
Our Impact
Sustaining Lives; One Seed A Time
800+
farmers onboarded
10,200+
acres improved
98%
loan recovery rate
40%
average yield increase
Problem Statement
What is the Challenge?
Smallholder farmers face rising input costs, predatory lending, and declining yields, locking generations into cycles of poverty and debt. Without fair access to finance or quality inputs, they cannot compete or sustain livelihoods.
50%
Yield gap due to poor farming practices.
36.9%
Food security affected due to yield gaps.
92%
Of total agricultural workforce formed of small-holder farmers.
5th
Ranking for Pakistan in most climate vulnerable countries.
Our Vision and Mission
What We Aim to Do
Our Vision
Kisaan Dost Program strives for a thriving Pakistan where every farmer is empowered, valued, and self-sufficient. The program aims to be a catalyst for sustainable and inclusive agricultural development, to revolutionise the country’s agri-economy, to implement regenerative practices, and to ensure improved livelihoods for our farmers.
Mission
To empower small-scale farmers by providing resources, knowledge, and fair opportunities that enable them to grow sustainably and earn with dignity. The Kissan Dost Program connects farmers to communities, ensuring that every crop sown contributes to a hunger-free, equitable Pakistan.
Initiation Story
The Start of Kissan Dost Program
In the aftermath of the 2022 floods affecting 33 million people in Pakistan, rural areas faced extensive losses, disrupting lives and livelihoods. Recognising the urgent need for agricultural support in these vulnerable communities, Kisaan Dost Program embarked on an initiative to provide sustainable solutions. Through increased input access, regenerative farming practices, cost reduction, knowledge empowerment, and market connectivity, Kisaan Dost Program is driving a transformative grassroots movement to uplift Pakistan's agricultural sector and secure the long-term sustenance of affected communities.
Core Offerings
What Makes Us Unique?
Zero interest & collateral loans
High-quality inputs
Farmer Empowerment
SDG Alignment
How We Ensure Sustainability
2
Zero
Hunger
8
decent work and
Economic growth
12
Responsible
consumption
and production
13
Climate
Change
15
Life
on land
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Features Blogs & Stories
How Five Progressive, Smallholder Farmers Are Leading an Agricultural Revolution
In the heart of South Punjab, a story of resilience and transformation is unfolding. This region, disaster-stricken and impoverished, is now witnessing a remarkable journey of five farmers towards sustainable agriculture.
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Farida and Yusuf’s story: A snapshot of the lives being transformed by the GroRizq program
Farida and Yusuf were determined farmers in Taunsa, working hard to make their land thrive. But a devastating flood wiped away their dreams. Farida tried getting help from different organizations, but they all asked for something valuable, like land collateral or gold. So, she gave away their 3 tola of gold in the hope of getting support. Then, they found Rizq Trust, and it was a game-changer. Rizq Trust offered something unbelievable - 5 acres of land without any extra conditions, like interest.
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Agriculture - historically the backbone of this region - has been turned into a loss making endeavor
In the uncertain state that is Pakistan, one thing remains constant: we love quick fixes, and jumping from one topic of discourse to another. Headlines are loud and dramatic, but once the uproar quietens, we are swift to move beyond what are quite literally matters of collective survival.
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Testimonials
Hear From the People
I was planning to sell all the livestock I had for PKR 55,000 just to be able to sow my crops. All of a sudden, Rizq registered me for this program, and gave me all the new seeds and inputs. As a result, not only was able to sell my animals for a profit during Eid at PKR 110,000, I achieved a better crop as well
M. Ramzan
Farmer from Taunsa
I was amazed to see my crop looking so vigorous, with healthy tillering. I have been struggling greatly with my wife battling cancer, and it has been difficult to make ends meet. With this Program, I felt a burden lifted off my shoulders, not constantly worrying about what to sell to afford seed. I am hopeful for a great yield.
Rabnawaz
Farmer from Kot Addu
Program Partners
Partnering For A Sustainable Future
Some of our key partners who have been instrumental in bringing our vision to life.
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Empower A Small-Holder Farmer
Become a part of our mission to empower small-holder farmers around Pakistan in the form of agricultural inputs. Every donation you make is spent making the lives of those who feed us all.