Kusamala Institute of Agriculture and Ecology

About us

Since its inception in November 2009 Kusamala has grown from a demonstration plot established during the 9th International Permaculture Conference to a local non-governmental organization operating in four districts and leading training and consultancies nationwide. This transformation occurred  through the support of organizations like Nature’s Gift Limited, the Scottish Government through the James Hutton Institute ,the German Government through Welthungerhilfe, and also the William Jackson Food Group.

We employ agroecology systems such as permaculture design to maximize land productivity, reduce the need for expensive inputs, and increase agricultural diversity to improve nutrition, food security, and livelihoods. In a country where 80% of the population are subsistence farmers, Kusamala demonstrates how locally available resources can meet human needs while improving quality of life for people and the environment.