About CAFS
Rooted in Communities. Working at National Scale.
The trust our partners place in CAFS is earned in the field, beside the farmers, women and young people we work with every season.
Who we are
Community Action for Food Security is a Nigerian non-profit building resilient food systems, stronger rural livelihoods and a fairer path to development for the people who grow the nation’s food.
To date, we have reached more than 20,000 smallholder farmers, women and young people across 15 states and 40 communities, through climate-smart training, school gardens, national convenings and policy advocacy.
As co-lead of youth engagement on the National Task Team on Nigeria’s Food Systems Transformation Pathways, we make sure young people help shape the decisions that affect their future. Our work advances six of the UN Sustainable Development Goals: 1, 2, 4, 8, 13 and 17.
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Company limited by guarantee
Registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission, RC1784648
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Registered national NGO
With the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning
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UN ECOSOC consultative status
Special consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council
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National Food Systems Task Team
Co-leading youth engagement in food systems transformation
What Guides Our Work
One vision, one mission and five values shape every program we run and every partnership we enter.
Our vision
A Nigeria without hunger and malnutrition, where all people have access to sustainably produced, healthy food in a safe environment.
Our mission
To empower small-scale farmers, women and young people through innovative food systems practices, livelihood support and sustainable development initiatives.
Our first value
Can Do. Will Do.
We commit, then we deliver. When a community needs something done, we find a way to do it.
Innovation
We try new tools, from climate information services to blockchain-backed solar dryers, and grow what works.
Integrity
We are open about our work and accountable for every resource communities and partners trust us with.
Collaboration
No one fixes a food system alone, so we work with government, partners, researchers and communities.
Equity
We put smallholder farmers, women and young people at the centre, so benefits reach those most often left out.
The goals we work toward
Six UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 1No poverty
- 2Zero hunger
- 4Quality education
- 8Decent work
- 13Climate action
- 17Partnerships
Leadership
Meet Our Executive Director
Azeez Salawu
Executive Director, CAFS
Azeez Salawu leads Community Action for Food Security and sits on its Board of Directors.
A food systems development consultant with more than eight years of experience, he guides the organization’s programs, partnerships and policy work. Under his leadership, CAFS co-leads youth engagement on Nigeria’s National Food Systems Task Team and has delivered work alongside partners including GAIN, NSPRI and HEDA Resource Centre.
- 8+ years in food systems development
- Executive Director and board member
- Based in Abuja