The Crop Trust is a non-profit international organization dedicated to conserving crop diversity and making it available for use globally, forever, for the benefit of everyone.

We work with donors and partners to lead global projects that protect crop diversity, conserve crop wild relatives and develop technology to make this diversity accessible worldwide.

We seek professionals with a passion for global food security and a strong drive to contribute to our mission of conserving crop diversity for future generations.

Yasmin Smith

Resource Mobilization Lead

Nationality: German
Language spoken: German, English, French, Afrikaans
Favourite Crop: Broccoli

Yasmin works to strengthen partnerships and mobilize resources that support the Crop Trust’s mission to conserve and make available crop diversity for food and nutrition security worldwide. With more than 15 years of experience in resource mobilization for international development and humanitarian organizations, she collaborates with public and private donors and strategic partners across Germany, Austria and Switzerland to advance shared goals and build long-term support for safeguarding global food security.

Before joining the Crop Trust, Yasmin held a range of positions with leading non-profit organizations in South Africa and Germany. Her work focused on developing strategic partnerships, engaging major donors, and supporting initiatives that contribute to sustainable and lasting impact. She is committed to fostering collaboration across sectors and disciplines, recognizing the value of inclusive and participatory approaches in addressing complex global challenges.

Yasmin holds a Master’s degree in Applied Geography, Economics and Business Management from Trier University and a Certificate in NPO Management from the Stellenbosch University Executive School.