Africa – tomorrownow.org is honored to be featured in the Financial Times as part of an article that highlights how organizations are leveraging innovation, like AI, to create better societies.
We’re thrilled to share the impact of our work in Africa, where we’re empowering smallholder farmers with next-gen weather services, backed by transformative philanthropy and innovative partnerships.
In the face of climate change, farmers—particularly smallholders—are on the frontlines, facing unpredictable weather patterns that make it harder to plan and grow their crops.
Access to accurate weather information can make all the difference, which is why TomorrowNow is so passionate about providing machine learning-based weather data to farmers across Africa.
By partnering with the Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) and weather tech partner Tomorrow.io, we’re delivering critical weather insights via SMS, helping farmers make informed decisions, increase their productivity, and build resilience against the effects of climate change.
Leveraging Innovation for Climate Resilience Backed by Transformative Philanthropy
The impact of providing actionable weather data cannot be overstated.
In a country like Kenya, where agriculture plays a pivotal role in the economy and the livelihoods of millions, weather information can directly influence decisions on when to plant, how to manage crops, and when to harvest. Unfortunately, many smallholder farmers face challenges due to limited access to accurate, localized weather forecasting.
That’s where we come in. TomorrowNow is bridging this gap with machine learning-based weather services delivered through simple technologies, such as SMS, that farmers can easily access. These services help farmers navigate uncertainty and make climate-smart decisions, improving their yields and resilience in the face of climate change.
Our partnership with KALRO, a national agricultural research institution, has been instrumental in making this happen. By integrating weather data into KALRO’s existing infrastructure, we’re enhancing their ability to disseminate critical weather information to farmers at key moments such as the best time to plant.
One of the driving forces behind the success of this initiative has been the transformative philanthropy that has supported our work.
With transformative philanthropic backing from Gates Foundation, TomorrowNow has been able to scale impact and expand the reach of weather services to 5 million smallholder farmers across Kenya.
This multistakeholder collaboration ensures that we have the resources and support needed to bring this life-changing technology to communities that need it most.
Read the full article by the Financial Times HERE.
