Our History
Home › Who we are › Our History
OUR JOURNEY
From research to the fields
Biovision Africa Trust (BvAT) is a not-for-profit organisation established in Kenya in 2009 by the Biovision Foundation for ecological development in Switzerland.
Against a background of inadequacy in food security systems, BvAT started its operations in 2011, working with smallholder farmers to increase agricultural production and improve human, animal, plant, and environmental health through research-based information — bridging the gap between science and practice.
MILESTONES
Our story over the years
2005
Roots in Infonet-Biovision
The Biovision Foundation launches Infonet-Biovision, a web-based knowledge platform making validated sustainable-agriculture research accessible across East Africa.
2009
BvAT is established
Biovision Africa Trust is founded in Nairobi by the Biovision Foundation for ecological development (Switzerland) as a not-for-profit organisation.
2011
Operations begin
BvAT starts operations in Kenya, working directly with smallholder farmers to increase agricultural production through research-based information.
2019
A decade of impact
BvAT marks its 10th anniversary, celebrated during the 1st International Conference on Agroecology in Nairobi.
2021
Strategic Plan 2021–2024
BvAT launches its strategic plan — ‘Sustainably creating impact for all, for a food secure Africa’ — at the Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi.
2023
Convening the continent
BvAT co-hosts the 1st Eastern Africa Agroecology Conference in Nairobi, bringing together stakeholders from across the region.
Today
Continental leadership
BvAT hosts the EOA Initiative Secretariat for the African Union Commission and coordinates the KCOA-KHEA knowledge hub for Eastern Africa.
WHAT GUIDES US
Strategic objectives
Our history is anchored in a clear set of objectives that continue to shape how we work with farmers, partners, and policymakers across the continent.
- Facilitating adoption of AE/EOA practices
- Influencing policy & institutional frameworks
- Supporting innovations & research
- Supporting value chain diversification
- Strengthening financial sustainability
Be part of our next chapter
From a small team in 2009 to a continental network today — our story is still being written. Join us in building a food-secure Africa.