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1. Andrew Youn - Co-founder, One Acre Fund

Andrew Youn is the co-founder of One Acre Fund, an innovative nonprofit organization that supports smallholder farmers in Africa. Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund helps farmers improve their harvests and incomes by providing them with essential resources such as seeds, tools, and training. The organization focuses on sustainable agriculture, enabling farmers to not only produce enough food for their families but also to sell surplus crops for profit. Youn's work aims to alleviate poverty and improve food security, empowering communities and promoting economic development in rural areas.