Uplifting Cameroonian rural maize farmers
through better business foundations
and market access!
The Problem
Over 1 million rural maize farmers in Cameroon lose about 40% of their harvest each year due to poor storage. This forces early sales at low prices, resulting in over $104 million in lost income annually.
CornHouse exists to change this.
Why We Exist
Every year, over 1 million Cameroonian rural maize farmers lose over 40% of maize after harvest due to pest ridden storage. Consequently, they are forced to sell early to predatory middlemen at very low prices. This results to over a $104 million annual lose in income. CornHouse offers an alternative. A path where farmers store maize, borrow wisely, and sell smartly. With us, they don’t just survive the season, they plan the next one with confidence.
What We Do
Comprehensive support for farmers through every step of their journey.
PICS Bag Distribution
Enabling safe, long-term storage to prevent post-harvest losses
Maize Warehousing
Farmers bring harvests to our secure warehouse for aggregation and storage.
Loan Access
Using warehouse receipts as collateral for micro-loans via our MFI partners.
Fair Market Sales
Aggregated maize is solid to high-value markets, maximizing farmer profits.
Capacity Building
Training in sustainable farming, financial literacy, and business skills.
Farmer Support
Providing ongoing guidance and resources to ensure farmer success.
Our Model: How It Works
With PICS bags, farmers can safely store large volumes of maize, reducing post-harvest losses and improving food security. Farmers then bring sale-intended maize to our warehouse. Once received, we issue warehouse receipts that reflect the quantity and estimated value.
These receipts are used as collateral for micro-loans from our partner, NgoCCUL, giving farmers financial flexibility during waiting periods. Later, CornHouse sells the aggregated maize in fair, high-value markets. After repaying loans and deducting minimal sales costs, the remaining revenue is returned to the farmers, who ultimately earn more and build trust in the system.
Who we have worked with!
CornHouse thrives through collaboration. We work closely with organizations that share our vision of empowering rural maize farmers and building resilient agricultural systems in Cameroon.
Get Invoved
You Can Make a Difference. Whether you’re a donor, a partner, or a volunteer, there’s a place for you at CornHouse. Join us in building resilient agricultural systems that uplift rural farmers across Cameroon.
Our Team
Behind CornHouse’s impact is a passionate group of professionals and community changemakers with roots in the communities we serve.
Rodrigue Jinyuy Birka
Founder & Managing Director
Wirnkar Florence Vinyo
Operations Manager
Nebah Benardin Ngu
Logistics/Sales Officer
Eileen Kinyuy
Finance Officer
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