About the Foundation
About Us
Championing a New Generation of Agricultural Leaders in Africa
The Foundation connects funding, practical training, mentorship, technology, infrastructure and markets so young African entrepreneurs can build durable futures.
Our Purpose
Young People Hold the Key to Africa's Agricultural Future
The Josudan Foundation champions a new generation of agricultural leaders in Africa. It believes young people hold the key to a thriving and sustainable agricultural future for the continent.
Co-founded by Joshua Chimakula Ngoma and Susan Mayesa Ngoma, the Foundation is dedicated to transforming Africa's future by investing in its greatest asset: its youth. Through comprehensive support and innovative programmes, it nurtures the next generation of African entrepreneurs and innovators, paving the way for a brighter and more prosperous continent.
The Foundation is the funding arm. The programmes it funds are delivered by African Greeneurs (Pty) Ltd, EARN's training and development subsidiary.
Our Partnership Model
Turning Support Into Practical Opportunity
To realise its vision, the Foundation has forged a partnership with the Enterprising Africa Regional Network (EARN), which sets the strategic direction and fosters a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation.
Step 1: Donors, partners and mentors
Support the Foundation
Donations, partnerships and mentorship give young Africans the backing to start.
Step 2: Josudan Foundation
Funds Development
The Foundation funds entrepreneur development and innovation.
Funds governed with FNB Fiduciary Philanthropy Centre
Step 3: African Greeneurs
Delivers the Training
Hands-on programmes, mentorship and industrial experience from EARN's training and development subsidiary.
Step 4: The EARN ecosystem
Opens the Next Door
Connects participants to what they need next:
- Markets and infrastructureAG Horticulture
- TechnologyAfrican Technopreneurs
- Training facilities and farm infrastructureAfrican Lakeside Properties
- Global peersAgriyouth Without Borders
Step 5: Young agripreneurs
Build Careers and Ventures
Young agripreneurs move into careers or launch their own ventures, creating jobs, feeding communities and building what comes next.
Who Does What
Each Partner Plays a Distinct Part in the Model
Strategic partner
Enterprising Africa Regional Network
Enterprising Africa Regional Network (Pty) Ltd
Sets the strategic direction and fosters a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation.
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EARN's training and development subsidiary
African Greeneurs
African Greeneurs (Pty) Ltd
Delivers the programmes the Foundation funds: hands-on training, mentorship and industrial experience.
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EARN's commercial agriculture subsidiary
AG Horticulture
AG Horticulture (Pty) Ltd
Opens doors to markets, provides essential infrastructure and helps young agripreneurs build profitable businesses.
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EARN's technology subsidiary
African Technopreneurs
African Technopreneurs (Pty) Ltd
Delivers vital ICT support to enhance learning and streamline operations.
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EARN's property development and management subsidiary
African Lakeside Properties
African Lakeside Properties (Pty) Ltd
Manages state-of-the-art training facilities and farming infrastructure, for learning and for launching new agricultural ventures.
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Agriyouth Without Borders
Agriyouth Without Borders NPO
Connects young African farmers with their global peers, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing to drive agricultural innovation.
What Support Unlocks
Together, the Partners Provide Everything a Young Agripreneur Needs
Funding
To fuel the dreams of young agripreneurs.
Training
To sharpen their skills.
Mentorship
To guide them.
Market access
To connect them with buyers.
Infrastructure
To provide the foundation for their success.
Technology
For the future of farming.
Global networks
To broaden their horizons.
Mission, Vision and Values
Unlocking Potential, Driving Progress
Our Mission
The Josudan Foundation is committed to fostering growth and development among African youth in the fields of entrepreneurship and innovation.
By providing essential resources, mentorship and training, the Foundation helps young talents turn their dreams into impactful realities.
Our Vision
To see a continent where every young entrepreneur has the opportunity to innovate, create and lead, driving Africa towards a future of economic independence and technological advancement.
Growth and Development
Resources and support that cultivate the talents of young entrepreneurs, so they can thrive and succeed in a competitive global landscape.
Innovation
Backing creative thinkers and problem-solvers who bring new ideas to life, fostering a culture of innovation that advances economic and social development.
Youth Empowerment
Africa's future lies in the hands of its young people. Skills, knowledge and opportunity pave the way for a brighter, more prosperous continent.
Comprehensive Support
Not just funding: mentorship, industrial experience and connections to funders, suppliers and industry experts, through African Greeneurs.
Equal Opportunity to Lead
Gender Equality Runs Through the Foundation's Work
The Foundation is deeply committed to gender equality, ensuring young women have an equal opportunity as their male counterparts to lead the way in African agriculture.
The Greatest Harvest
Africa's youth is its greatest harvest. The Josudan Foundation is turning that promise into reality, training young agripreneurs who build businesses, employ their peers, strengthen food security and transform their communities from the ground up. The change South Africa has been waiting for is not coming someday. It is growing right now.