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We do this by supporting women, youth, and smallholder farmers to thrive in resilient agrifood systems
...Promoting Resilient Food Systems, Ending Poverty!
Our mission is to
reduce poverty, build resilience, and create opportunities in sustainable
agrifood systems across communities by harnessing partners to build an enabling
environment where the private sector thrives and smallholder farmers are
empowered to produce sufficient food.
...Promoting Resilient Food Systems, Ending Poverty!
IAIDI addresses the complex challenges facing the agricultural sector, from climate change and poor market information and price fluctuations to limited access to finance and technology, helping to create a more equitable and sustainable food systems for everyone.
...Promoting Resilient Food Systems, Ending Poverty!
IAIDI has a proven track record of promoting inclusive and sustainable agricultural practices, and have been instrumental in empowering smallholder farmers, women, and youth to improve their livelihoods and contribute to national food security.
...Promoting Resilient Food Systems, Ending Poverty!
Our approach integrates sustainable agricultural practices, market systems development, and community-driven resilience building to strengthen food security and social cohesion, even in volatile environments.
We envisage a world where the underserved and most vulnerable people and communities in conflict-affected geographies could enjoy dignified and purposeful living. You can make a huge difference by donating to this noble cause.
Donate now Initiative
for Agricultural Intervention and Developmental Integration (IAIDI) is
a proudly women-led Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) working at the intersection of agricultural
transformation and community resilience in Nigeria. In a country where
smallholder farmers, especially the underserved population, women, and youth
are facing not only absolute poverty but also the escalating impacts of
insecurity, IAIDI is committed to scaling agrifood systems and business
innovations that help communities adapt, recover, and thrive.
We
recognize that insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in the Northeast,
Northcentral, and parts of the Northwest, has disrupted farming cycles,
displaced communities, reduced market access, and deepened food insecurity.
Against this backdrop, farmers need more than seeds and tools; they need
resilient agrifood systems, secure livelihoods, and pathways to move from
subsistence survival to thriving agribusinesses that generate higher incomes,
create jobs, and contribute to national food security.
To envision resilient communities leading sustainable agri-food systems, inclusive development, and the dignity of life for everyone.
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Your donation will contribute to making impact for the greater good of the majority. You can make a huge difference by donating to this noble cause.
With funding needs on the increase, our team are poised to collaborate and access funding that will drive our interventions.
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We welcome qualified and interested candidates to fill our volunteer positions in the states where we operate.
moreValue Chain and Inclusive Markets are critical components of agricultural development, enabling smallholder farmers to access markets, improve their income, and contribute to economic growth. IAIDI's approach to Value Chain and Inclusive Markets focuses on strengthening the entire value chain, from production to market access, to ensure that smallholder farmers, women, and youth can participate equitably.
learn moreIAIDI is an ambitious organization and ventures to cover the entire Northern Nigeria geographical regions. Our operations is currently active in Benue, Nasarawa, Borno and Adamawa States of Nigeria. Our projected activities around the border communities in Cameroun will ultimately extend our coverage to neighbouring African countries.
learn moreWe are committed to promoting fairness, dignity, and inclusion, ensuring that all people, especially women, youth, and marginalized groups, have equal opportunities to thrive. We champion human rights and gender equality across all our programs and organizational practices
We prioritize environmentally responsible and climate-smart approaches, ensuring that our activities protect natural resources, promote regenerative systems, and contribute to the health of our ecosystems for present and future generations.
We embrace innovative, evidence-based, and technology-driven solutions that enhance livelihoods, build resilience, and support economic empowerment, especially in rural and underserved communities
We operate with transparency, ethical behaviour, and accountability in all relationships and decisions. Our commitment to justice, trust, and responsible governance underpins peaceful and inclusive societies
Our commitment to facilitate impactful, outcome-based interventions ensures that underserved and most vulnerable communities receive adequate empowerment to address their shocks and stresses.
We build inclusive partnerships at all levels of the community, government, civil society, and private sector, rooted in mutual respect, shared vision, and collective action to drive transformative change.
IAIDI integrates nutrition into
its agricultural programs, promoting nutrition-sensitive agriculture and
dietary diversity.
We supports early warning systems, climate-smart agriculture, risk-informed planning, community preparedness, and resilience-building interventions that reduce vulnerability before crises escalate
IAIDI empowered communities to achieve sustainable development through livelihood diversification and resilience-building programs.
Our Capacity Building is designed to empower smallholder farmers, women, and youth with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to participate
"Exciting opportunities ahead!
Are you interested in joining IAIDI's team? We prime to ensure career development and continuous growth of the members of our team. Join IAIDI dynamic team and contribute to impactful projects. Explore career openings and let's drive change together! Visit iaidi.org/iaidicareers for more info. We will be happy to hear from you.
Director
Michael Adzembeh, is a passionate and experienced professional in humanitarian and development sector with over 17 years of progressive experience in Market System Development, Protection, Agribusiness and Food System programming and has led several donor funded projects across Nigeria.
Project Management Advisor
Terver Kuegh is an accomplished international development and humanitarian professional with over 15 years of progressive experience leading donor-funded projects focused on vulnerable children, women, and youth.
Gender and Protection Manager
Tina Ayuba is a Safeguarding/GBV expert, she has over 9 years of progressive experience in the humanitarian and development sectors, with a strong track record in safeguarding, protection, gender integration and mainstreaming, as well as social and disability inclusion.
Program Manager
Grace Isha Mshelia is a seasoned humanitarian and development professional with over 9 years of progressive experience advancing the livelihoods of smallholder farmers, and businesses for women, youth, girls, and other marginalized and conflict affected populations.
At IAIDI, we are focused on promoting resident foods system that will ultimately lead to ending poverty in Nigeria, Africa and globally.
Supporting smallholder farmers to adopt climate-smart practices - soil fertility manage-ment, water harvesting, and regenerative cropping systems.
IAIDI's approach to nutrition focuses on promoting nutrition-sensitive agriculture, improving dietary diversity, and enhancing food and nutrition security.
IAIDI believe that access to clean water and sanitation is a fundamental human right by working to improve the health and well-being of our people and communities.
Our approach focuses on strengthening the entire value chain, from production to market access, to ensure that smallholder farmers, women, and youth can participate equitably.
Our projects have positively benefitted and impactful our beneficiaries. Below are a few testimonials
"IAIDI-Nigeria's regenerative agriculture project in Daudu and Ortese communities transformed farming practices, restoring soil fertility and securing food production. Our participating farmers adopted climate-smart techniques, reducing chemical fertilizer use, and increasing yields, food security, and market participation, while strengthening community resilience against climate shocks. The project stands as a clear success, demonstrating the power of low-cost regenerative farming to restore productivity and rebuild community confidence"
"The climate-resilient agriculture intervention
in the Borong community, Numan LGA, Adamawa State, implemented by IAIDI delivered transformative
results for smallholder farmers. Before the project, we relied primarily on
rainfed farming, leaving us vulnerable to prolonged dry seasons, low crop
yields, and unstable food supplies. Through targeted support, the organization
introduced Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and strengthened farmers’ capacity
for irrigated farming.
The impact was immediate and substantial, as
farmers expanded dry-season farming, achieved better crop vigor, and
dramatically increased their productivity. By the end of 2022, the community
recorded a 30% rise in rice output, marking a major improvement in both
household food availability and income generation. Increased production also
strengthened local markets, improved nutrition levels, and contributed to
broader economic recovery across Numan LGA."
"As one of the active participants in the IAIDI-Nigeria's 2015 initiative under the RUFIN programme that empowered about 200 women in rural communities who benefitted in the capacity-building training in agribusiness, cooperative management, and micro-enterprise development. The programme strengthened 10 women's cooperatives, which resulted in increasing profits by over 40% and fostering leadership, teamwork, and confidence among the participants. The organization is improving the wellbeing of members of the community"
IAIDI's mission is to reduce poverty, build resilience, and create opportunities in sustainable agrifood systems across communities by harnessing partners to build an enabling environment where the private sector thrives and smallholder farmers are empowered to produce sufficient food.
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