Scaling Community-Based Best Practices That Strengthen Adaptive Capacities of Climate Frontline Communities
25,000+
farmers on the Seasonal Climate forecast
165+
public officials trained to lead climate data integration across ministries in 36 states
722+
Trained fish farmers on best aquaculture practices
18,300+
Key stakeholders in frontline communities on flood preparedness and response
25,000+
farmers on the Seasonal Climate forecast
165+
public officials trained to lead climate data integration across ministries in 36 states
722+
Trained fish farmers on best aquaculture practices
18,300+
Key stakeholders in frontline communities on flood preparedness and response
1,000+
agriculture stakeholder trained on interpretation and use of climate data
2,250+
women, men and young farmers in urban farming practices
3,000,000+
people reached via radio on climate information based on Annual Flood Outlook and Seasonal Climate Prediction
500+
communities reached for flood risk education and community action
We are a non-profit development organization in Nigeria. We believe that people and the planet are connected. Our work is focused on strengthening food and environmental sustainability systems towards an equitable future by promoting food and nutritional security, sustainable agriculture practices, and economic inclusion for women, youth, and persons with disabilities. We also advocate for sustainable environmental practices, climate justice, and evidence-based policies that support development and protect the rights of vulnerable communities
OUR STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
PROMOTE FOOD AND NUTRITIONAL SECURITY, ESPECIALLY FOR POOR AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE
STRENGTHEN PRODUCTIVITY, INCOME AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE OF SMALL-SCALE AND AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA
PROMOTE INCLUSION AND PARTICIPATION OF WOMEN, YOUTH, AND PERSONS WITH
DISABILITIES IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
PROMOTE GOOD AND SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES
DEMAND CLIMATE JUSTICE AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES
PROMOTE RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE-BASED POLICIES FOR DEVELOPMENT
WE ARE BIG ON
Influencing Public Policies & Social Movements
- Facilitating national and subnational level dialogues around issues of food security, sustainable agriculture, and employment creation
- Advocating for increased quality and quantity of public investment in agriculture that supports small-scale farmers.
- Building stakeholders’ movements around climate accountability, climate justice, food systems transformation, and access to climate information.
Capacity Building
- Training small-scale farmers, women, youth, PWDs, and farmers’ cooperatives on sustainable agriculture
- Through our training, we help strengthen early warning and action systems
Research
We rely on gathering and use of evidence through extensive research in all our areas of focus.
Building Partnerships
- We work with celebrities, social media influencers, and artists to drive public campaigns on citizen-led actions for food and climate justice.
- We collaborate with government MDAs at all levels and the private sector.
- We build partnerships with the Media and support farmers’ movement, especially women and youth farmers’ organisations
Climate Justice
Ensuring Fairness and Accountability in Climate Response
Research and Policy
Driving Evidence-Based Development through Inclusive Research
Food Security
Promoting Access to Nutritious Food for All
Sustainable Agriculture
Enhancing Resilience and Productivity in Agriculture
Economic Inclusion and Empowerment
Advancing Inclusive Participation in Agricultural Development
Sustainable Environmental Practices
Promoting Environmentally Sound Solutions at the Community Level
OUR PARTNERS
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Since 2001, we have worked to mobilize the resources and competence of stakeholders to create a sustainable society for everyone, especially smallholder farmers, women, youth, and frontline communities that face significant environmental and economic challenges.
Our work does not end with program implementation; HEDA continuously engages policymakers, stakeholders, and the general public to raise awareness of critical issues and to influence policy changes that address the root causes of environmental degradation and inequality.
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