🌍💡🪲 #Beans, #insects and pollinator-friendly landscapes? 📢 Discover how Kenyan farmers are harnessing #naturebasedsolutions through the BRAINS initiative led by PABRA and icipe, building diverse and equitable #foodsystems.👇 allbiociat.org/41Gm33y

In 2023, PABRA was crowned the winner of Africa Food Prize. PABRA is all about beans. They have improved the food security, income and health of smallholder farmers and urban dwellers across Africa, as well as contributed to improved soil fertility. Nominate:

From 9-12 June, at #ACAT2025, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT Bean Program Leader & #PABRA Director Jean Claude Rubyogo (JCRubyogo), will unpack the power of beans 🫘 —fueling nutrition, economies & gender equity in 31 African countries. #BeansForBetterLives 🌱 ACAT Africa Rwanda Agriculture & Animal Resources Devpt Board

When we talk of the "Power of Beans"- we talk of PABRA who will be showcasing at #ACAT2025. Come learn more from the experts. Get your ticket today- see you at #ACAT2025 for the #NextGenAgTech deliberations. #ACATAfrica AATF Africa #Technologies to #FeedAfrica Food and Agriculture Organization

🚨The beans🫘 are nearly on the table! In just 3 days, #PABRA & partners bring bold, nutritious, & sustainable innovations to #ACAT2025 in Kigali, #Rwanda. Don’t miss the showcase that’s transforming Africa’s food future—one bean at a time. #AgTechAfrica #InnovationInEveryBite

From harvest to hope! 🌱 These mini seed packs—crafted from last season’s harvest—are heading to our amazing women bean producers via #B4WEProject in DRC. Packed with power: certified seed, better agronomic practices, nutrition tips & gender equality. Big change starts small!

🌱 In North Kivu, Eastern DRC, 30 teachers were trained on nutrition & biofortified beans🫘 under the #B4WEProject. From nutrition & gender to agribusiness & land access, educators are now empowered to inspire healthier diets & stronger communities. 💪🍲 #Nutrition #FoodSecurity

This week in water-scarce Makueni, Kenya 🇰🇪, we joined community groups reimagining agriculture amid climate change. With 500+ sand dams built by partners, #PABRA was invited to explore bean-based🫘 livelihood diversification using genetic & non-genetic innovations for resilience

On Thursday in Kawanda, Uganda, we were delighted to host ACIAR new Crop Manager Dr Leigh Vial, who was in company of Research Officer John Yaxley. They toured ongoing work, including bean 🫘 crossing, & appreciated series of activities driving agricultural innovation.

Revamping Rwanda’s🇷🇼🌱 bean value chain! From Sept 11–12 in Rwamagana, 50+ participants from 20+ orgs & cooperatives were engaged in training, partnerships & linkages – led by #PABRA & Rwanda Agriculture & Animal Resources Devpt Board, with support from #AID-I & #BRAINS Projects. #Beans #Nutrition #FoodSecurity

On Monday, our Director JCRubyogo, Dr. Komi Fiaboe-IITA Deputy Director, Central Africa Hub & Dr. Marius Ekue, met 🇨🇲 Cameroon Minister of Agriculture Gabriel Mbairobe to discuss scaling bean innovations for climate-smart, nutritious food systems.🌱 #BeansForBetterLives

On Monday, Bukavu’s Notre-Dame de la Paix Cathedral hosted a Mass led by Archbishop Maroyi, launching the pastoral mission, agri season & school year. Seeds & tools—incl. beans🫘—were blessed. The #B4WEProject was spotlighted, which is empowering women in peace, food & prosperity

Represented by JCRubyogo & Dessalegn Molla Ketema, #PABRA & icipe held a high-level meeting with Nigussie Dechassa, DG of Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research-EIAR, & his team about revitalising Ethiopia’s🇪🇹 bean value chain, & also with AGRA - Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems.'s Yihenew Zewdie & Canada in Ethiopia on systems, jobs, nutrition etc.

🤝Years of collaboration between Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT & Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research-EIAR are boosting Ethiopia's🇪🇹 bean exports! At Melkassa, large-scale seed production of white pea & red kidney beans drives trade to Europe, Asia & Middle East. Awash 3 variety🫘 shows 14% yield gain over Awash 2.🌱

#PABRA turns 30 in 2026!🎉 This week, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT #BeanProgram Scientists explored new frontiers—shifting focus & boosting partnerships. From Rapid Cooking beans to #B4WE with Development Canada in DRC; & insects🐝 + fruit trees with icipe (#BRAINS)—beyond beans for greater impact

Empowering women & youth, unlocking markets, & driving sustainable finance with stronger private sector ties — that’s the path ahead. As #PABRA approaches 30, we look back with pride and forward with purpose, building on 3 decades of #Partnerships & Impact. #Nutrition #Beans

With support from Clifford Chance & in partnership with Rwanda Agriculture & Animal Resources Devpt Board & Rwanda Education, #PABRA is boosting school meals with High-Iron Beans 🌱🫘🥗 — driving better nutrition, education & climate resilience for students & communities. Read more👉: bit.ly/42XZuZB

#CIAT/ #B4WE Organise une Incubation d'entrepreneurs travaillant avec les partenaires de B4we. Nord-kivu & Sud-kivu

Beans are naturally cholesterol-free and packed with soluble fiber, which helps lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. Research shows that people who regularly eat beans may have a lower risk of heart disease. 🥄 #beans #hearthealth #beaninstitute #northarvest

In 🇬🇳 Guinea-Conakry, we’re mapping the future of beans — from Kindia’s local Fouta #Beans to Dalaba’s traditional systems & Timbi Madina’s PABRA lines. With IRAG, NARES & 35K farmers (69% women), #BRAINSProject is paving the way for Guinea to become a regional white bean hub.