Achievments
Awards And Recognitions
Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration – 2022
National Warehouse Receipt System Contribution Award
In recognition of our pivotal role in advancing Ethiopia’s agricultural marketing systems, Lersha was honored with the National Warehouse Receipt System (WRS) Contribution Award by the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration in 2022. This award highlights our commitment to improving post-harvest handling, strengthening farmer access to structured markets, and supporting smallholders through innovative agri-tech solutions that align with the national WRS initiative.
AgriFin Learning Event 2024 – Mercy Corps AgriFin
Most Impactful Partner in Partnerships & Service Provision 2024
Lersha is proud to be recognized as the Most Impactful Partner in Partnership and Service Provision at the AgriFin Learning Event 2024, hosted by Mercy Corps AgriFin. This award celebrates our dedication to driving inclusive agricultural transformation through innovative agri-tech solutions and strong, cross-sectoral partnerships.
Through strategic collaborations with financial institutions, government agencies, the private sector, research organizations, and farmer-based organizations (FBOs), Lersha has reached over 185,000 farmers across Ethiopia—30% of whom are women with tailored advisory and financial services that enhance productivity, market access, and resilience.
BimaLab Ethiopia Accelerator’s Award 2024
Bimalab Ethiopia Accelerator’s Award 2024
Lersha was honored with the BimaLab Ethiopia Accelerator’s Award 2024, recognizing our innovative approach to inclusive agri-insurance solutions for smallholder farmers. Presented by FSD Africa in partnership with the National Bank of Ethiopia, this award highlights our work in leveraging technology to build resilience against climate-related risks and strengthen financial inclusion in rural communities.
Through the BimaLab Ethiopia Accelerator, Lersha developed and piloted user-friendly digital insurance products tailored to the needs of smallholder farmers—enabling them to better manage risk, protect their livelihoods, and grow sustainably