Hemp is Transforming Africa

Invest in or donate to African hemp as nations legalize the crop.

Hemp Primer

Both hemp and its intoxicating variety marijuana are technically “cannabis,” however, the industry has come to strictly refer to marijuana as cannabis. Hemp is usually defined as varieties of the plant that contain less than 0.3% THC, which is the intoxicating chemical in marijuana.

It gets more confusing to learn that some hemp is bushy and looks like marijuana, but instead of THC, it is rich in CBD. CBD is a non-intoxicating chemical used to treat arthritis, seizures and other health conditions. Industrial hemp is tall and has fewer leaves, and often used for textiles, seeds for food, and even advanced materials. Countries that are concerned about CBD will often legalize industrial hemp before CBD-rich hemp, even though they are both harmless. The companies positioned in the beginning, often have greater privileges when states relax their laws and open new markets, such as medical cannabis. Africa Hemp Fund is working with entrepreneurs at the early stages of their industry

Climate Change

When combined with regenerative farming practices, research shows industrial hemp.

Naturally repels pests and insects
Requires less water than traditional crops like corn and soy
Resilient enough to be grown in a wide temperature range
Reduces deforestation by providing alternative materials, such as hempcrete, which can be eligible for carbon credits
Absorbs more carbon (CO2) per acre than any forest or commercial crop

According to Forbes, every responsible scientist in the world is pointing out that by 2045, we will be producing 40% less food than what we are producing right now and our populations will be well over 9 billion.

Climate change is not near to getting better, and it is only a matter of time until industrial hemp is legal and produced everywhere.

Hemp Highlights

Hemp produces food, textiles, paper, and basic products, along with high-value nanomaterials, plastics and biofuel.

Hemp has been used for thousands of years as a food source and medicine. Studies from New Frontier Data have shown that hemp can be grown throughout many places in Africa.

Hemp seeds contain all 9 essential amino acids, high amounts of antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. They are also a good source of:

Foundations

Africa Hemp Fund partners have non-profit entities to facilitate the contributions from donors and foundations. These non-profits focus on food production. We all recognize the impact hemp can have on Africa, and it is desirable to mitigate dilution and keep more ownership in the hands of Africans. Donations to our non-profits, whether dedicated or discretionary funds, help further the many social causes supported by our mission. Some of these causes are more inherent to policy than the crop, such as an effort to increase upper level participation of females in the workplace.

Investors

This is an exploratory site to assess the utility of a website to connect with partners, foundations and investors. There is no fund as of today, and Africa Hemp Fund is not soliciting investment. However, Africa Hemp Fund interviewed the #1 hemp leaders in Ghana. Zimbabwe and Ethiopia for its research report. Please Contact Us if you want to know the current status.

Who We Are

Michael Robbins, a former Wall Street hedge fund manager, founded Africa Hemp Fund after working several years with Abyssinia in Ethiopia. After forming relationships with other hemp companies in Ghana and Lesotho, Mr. Robbins wanted to use their collective appeal to attract capital for hemp in Africa.