BioAmak was born from a simple yet transformative idea: turning agricultural waste into something that benefits both people and the planet. Olivier Majambere, Founder and CEO of BioAmak, started his journey with a deep concern for the challenges he witnessed firsthand growing up in rural Burundi. Soil fertility was declining, crop yields were dropping, and farmers struggled with food insecurity and climate change, often relying on expensive and harmful chemical fertilizers.

While studying at the African Leadership University, Olivier was introduced to biochar by his mentors, Dr. Michael Shafer and Evelind Schecter, founders of Warm Heart Worldwide and Biochar Life. He realized that biochar could be a game-changer—it enriches soil, reduces the need for chemical fertilizers, and sequesters carbon, helping combat climate change. Inspired by its potential, Olivier organized a 3-day biochar training in his home village, bringing in foreign experts with support from Warm Heart Worldwide.