James Sène, president of 11Onze, addresses the community following the incredible response to the call made a few days ago to finance the agri-food sector.

Dear members of 11Onze,
Dear Members of the 11Onze Community,
Four days. That is all it took.

Four days ago, we shared with you an article that was more than just an analysis of Basel III and gold’s new status. It was a call to action—an invitation to think differently about how we protect our savings, support our community, and position ourselves for the future. It was a proposal to become not just passive observers of the coming changes, but active participants in building something better. 

And you, as always, responded in a way that leaves us humbled, inspired, and deeply grateful. 

The Numbers That Moved Us 

In just four days, nearly 4,000 members of this community took the time to read, reflect, and engage with the ideas we presented. But what truly touched us—what truly demonstrates the power of this community—is what happened next. 

109 members raised their hands to express interest in the proposal. Not passive curiosity, but genuine interest in being part of the solution. 

And then came the moment that confirmed what we have always believed about this community: 19 of you explicitly stepped forward, ready to engage in financing projects around farming and food provision. Not with vague promises, but with concrete commitment. 

When we crunched the numbers, we had to check them twice. The average commitment from these 19 members exceeded €6,000 each. 

Let that sink in. In a world where financial uncertainty makes people hoard their resources, where fear typically leads to retreat, this community did the opposite. You opened your wallets. You offered your capital. You demonstrated that the 11Onze spirit is not just about protecting your own wealth, but about building wealth together. 

For that, we cannot thank you enough. From the bottom of our hearts: thank you. 

The Spirit That Sets Us Apart 

What makes this response so remarkable is not just the numbers—it is the spirit behind them. In an era when financial institutions extract value from communities, you are choosing to inject value back in. When traditional banks abandon local farmers and small producers, you are stepping up to fill the gap. When the prevailing wisdom says “look out for yourself,” you are proving that the best way to protect yourself is to protect each other. 

This is what we mean when we talk about being the governor of your own central bank. It is not just about holding gold. It is about deploying capital intelligently, strategically, and communally into the sectors that will sustain us all. You have understood that message. You have embraced it. And now, together, we will act on it. 

What Comes Next: A Project Worthy of Your Trust 

With your support and your capital ready, we now have both the responsibility and the privilege of presenting you with a first project that matches your enthusiasm in every dimension. 

We are committed to delivering: 

• Quality: We will vet every opportunity with the rigor and care that your trust demands. No shortcuts. No compromises. 
• Proximity: These will be local projects, rooted in the communities we share. You will be able to see, touch, and understand exactly where your capital is working. 
• Excellent Returns: Our target is clear and ambitious. We aim to deliver returns that double what you might have obtained by investing in real estate for rental income—and we aim to do so over a responsible 10-year period. 

This is not a promise we make lightly. But we believe—and we hope you believe—that when capital is deployed intelligently into essential sectors like food production, with the right structures and the right partners, exceptional returns are not only possible but probable. 

The Impossible Becomes Possible 

We want to take this opportunity to make another ask of this remarkable community. 

As we prepare to present the first project, we also want to invite you to go one step further with us. If you have ideas for projects in your own communities—farming initiatives, food production ventures, local agricultural infrastructure—please share them with us. 

Even more: if you know of initiatives that could benefit from a loan at zero interest, we want to hear about them. 

We know how that sounds. We know it sounds impossible. In a world where capital demands its pound of flesh, where lenders extract every drop of return, the idea of zero-interest loans for community projects seems almost absurd. 

But here is what we have learned from you, dear friends: the impossible is just the untested. There are ways to generate great returns while doing the right thing. There are structures that allow capital to work for the community while still rewarding those who provide it. There are paths that traditional finance cannot see because it refuses to look beyond its own assumptions. 

We are looking. And with your help, we will find those paths together. 

To the 19: You Are Our Pioneers 

To the 19 members who have already stepped forward with concrete commitments: you are not just investors. You are pioneers. You are the ones proving that another way is possible. You are the ones who will look back in ten years and know that your capital helped feed families, sustain farmers, and build resilience in the communities you love. 

We will honor your trust by presenting you with a project that matches your courage and vision. We will work tirelessly to ensure that your commitment is rewarded—not just financially, but in the knowledge that you were part of something great. 

Soon, we will share with you—with the 19 —the first opportunity. And we hope that when we do, you will feel the same pride and excitement that we feel in preparing it for you. 

A Final Invitation to All 

To the nearly 4,000 who read the article: thank you for your attention and your engagement. Maybe this specific initiative is not for you. Maybe the timing is not right. Maybe you simply do not want to—and that is perfectly fine. No big deal. 

What matters to us—what is far more valuable than any single commitment—is that you are still out there, still listening. Keep it that way. It gives us reasons to keep the fight up. It reminds us that we are not alone in this. It fuels the conviction that another way is possible. 

To the 109 who expressed interest: we will be in touch soon with more details. Your curiosity is the seed of action. To the 19 who committed: you are our heart. You are proof that this community is unlike any other. 

And to every member of the 11Onze Community: whether you participate in this specific initiative or not, know that you are part of something special. A community that reads, reflects, and acts. A community that protects its own by building together. A community that refuses to accept that the only way to win is to let others lose. 

Together, we are building a different kind of future. 

With unwavering gratitude and warmest regards, 

The 11Onze Team
 

P.S. — If you have ideas for projects, introductions to initiatives, or know of farmers or food producers who could benefit from community-backed financing, please reach out. We are listening. We are ready. And with your help, we will build.