Community Action For Food Security (CAFS) Africa

The Food Security Future Summit is Finally here!!! Join us today as we celebrate the @FAO #WorldFoodDay2019 @UniIbadan @FAONigeria @FmardNg @ClimateWed @HarvestPlus_Ng @GAINalliance @AfDB_Group @AgroNatureNig @nanonlineng #FSFS2019 #CAFS #ZeroHunger #nutrition

We are laughing our project on Blockchain-Enabled Access to Climate-Smart Solar Dryers today! This initiative will reduce post-harvest losses, empower farmers, and drive food security through innovation. 🌱 With support from @UNDP, #Tadamon, #IsDB & #ISFD #FoodSecurity #BCT

Eid Mubarak🌙 On this special day, may Allah accept all our عبادات, our fasting, prayers, and sacrifices. Taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum. With love from all of us @cafsafrica #eidmubarak❤️ #Cafsafrica

CAFS Africa is excited to be part of the 70th Commission on the Status of Women #CSW70 in #NewYork. Last year during this period, we were in Pyakassa Community, FCT, training women farmers on small-scale irrigation solutions to strengthen their farming productivity. #IWD2026

2024 Goalkeeper Azeez Salawu who leads Community Action for Food Security shared 6 inspirations that keep him pushing for food security in Africa: 1. The End of Poverty (Jeffrey Sachs) 2. coloring Van Gogh’s Starry Night 3. How I Built This 4. Akinwumi Adesina 5. Journaling 6. 2023 Goalkeepers zero-hunger data. #AgDev Read the full story: gatesfoundation.org/ideas/articles…

#MDC2025 #CJID #DigitalInnovation #FoodSecurity #AzeezSalawu #CAFSAfrica #SmallholderFarmers #TechForGood

At the Media and Development Conference (MDC) 2025, organized by @CJID and partners, our Founder and Executive Director, Azeez Salawu, joined distinguished panelists for Plenary Session 5: Harnessing Digital Innovation to Achieve Food Security in Nigeria.

His core message was clear: Digital innovation becomes transformative only when it meets farmers where they are; not where we assume they should be. We remain committed to advancing inclusive, farmer-centered solutions that strengthen Nigeria’s food systems.

local-language voice prompts, or radio-supported advisory gain faster acceptance than complex apps. Trust: Adoption grows when innovations are delivered through trusted channels such as cooperatives, extension agents, youth facilitators, and community-based organizations.

He highlighted three essential pillars that drive successful adoption: Clear Value: Farmers embrace digital tools when they see direct impact; better yields, reduced risks, and improved market opportunities. Simplicity: Solutions designed with farmers in mind; USSD,

Sharing insights from years of working closely with farming communities across Nigeria, he emphasized that digital adoption among smallholder farmers is not just possible; it is already happening when done right.

As we step into December, we’re reminded of the power of collective action. We reaffirm our commitment to building resilient food systems, empowering communities, and ensuring that no one is left behind. #december #cafsafrica #foodsystems #Communityaction

The plenary session on "Harnessing Digital Innovation to Achieve Food Security in Nigeria" moderated by Abdulkareem Mojeed, Senior Reporter, @PremiumTimesng, explored the transformative role of technology in addressing the country’s persistent food challenges. Experts examined how digital solutions can boost productivity, connect smallholder farmers to markets, and strengthen climate resilience. They discussed strategies to overcome adoption barriers, including infrastructure gaps, low digital literacy, and policy constraints. #MDC2025 #MediaDevCon2025

#CAFSAfrica #WFF2025 #WorldFoodForum #YouthInAg #FoodSystemsTransformation #climateaction

Our lineup for the @world_food_forum Flagship Event 2025 is here! 🚀 From youth-led agroecology to COP30 consultations, and indigenous food systems, CAFS Africa will be engaging in multiple side events at the @world_food_forum happening October 14–17, 2025, at @fao Headquarters,

Rome, Italy 🇮🇹 We’re also excited to be hosting our first on-site side event in collaboration with @act4food and other partners 💫 Join us as we spotlight African voices and youth-driven solutions shaping resilient and sustainable agrifood systems both on-site and online! 🌱✨

A High-Level Multi-Stakeholder Engagement focused on driving sustainable solutions for climate action and food security. 🗓 Date: Thursday, 9th October 2025 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM Prompt 📍 Venue: The Multipurpose Hall, Merit House, Abuja

Join us for the SpaceOne Climate Initiative 2.0, hosted by the OLUWOLE AUSI Foundation, as we explore the theme: “Renewable Energy & Climate Justice: A Frontier for Powering Food Security in Nigeria.”