• About Us

    Transforming Communities Through Knowledge, Agriculture, and Innovation.

    The Foundation for Agricultural and Sustainable Development (FASD) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing sustainable agriculture and industrial development in Nigeria. We empower rural communities—especially women—through training, advocacy, and collaborative initiatives that support inclusive growth and the SDGs.

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    what We Do

    Key Programs & Initiatives

    • FASD-SIDE (Sustainable Industrial Development Efforts)- FASD-SIDE connects agriculture with green industrial solutions to boost rural economies, create jobs, and empower women through innovation and collective action.
    • Women Empowerment & Training- We deliver leadership, entrepreneurship, and livelihood training for rural women, enabling them to manage agricultural and industrial value chains.
    • Community Cluster Development- We help form and support cooperative clusters to promote shared prosperity, access to markets, and collective impact.
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    SDGs

    SDG Commitment Summary

    FASD aligns all its programs with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a core focus on:

    • SDG 1: No Poverty
    • SDG 2: Zero Hunger
    • SDG 5: Gender Equality
    • SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth
    • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption & Production
    • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
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    Our Work

    What We Do

    Digital Market Training

    Trains rural women to use digital platforms for selling farm produce directly, bypassing middlemen.

    Women-Led Processing Hubs

    Establishes solar-powered centers where women turn raw crops into market-ready products.

    Livelihood & Leadership Training

    Equips women with skills in entrepreneurship, leadership, and value chain management.

    1000+

    Farmers & Women Empowered

    20+

    Agricultural Initiatives

    50+

    Strategic Partnerships

    10+

    SDGs Addressed

    Here's what they have to say

    Testimonials

    The collaboration with the FASD team on the rural farmers outreach project was a very positive and successful experience. The team was both professional and committed, which led to successful workshops and initiatives that positively impacted rural communities. The author was honored to work with such a passionate and effective group.
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    Ebere Chinaza Isaac

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    The FASD team was an exceptional partner for the Agro City plan, transforming ambitious ideas into a practical blueprint for rural development. Their innovative vision and expertise in sustainable agriculture and modern farming technologies created a project with lasting impact.
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    Rich-Oganihu Joshua

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    FASD’s model is the most inclusive I’ve seen. The way they connect agriculture to industry gives us a real chance at long-term economic growth.
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    Samuel Ojo

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    About Us

    FASD empowers rural communities through sustainable agriculture and inclusive industrial development. We promote collaboration, women’s leadership, and progress toward the SDGs.

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