Agrifood Fundraiser

Missions

To mobilize funding for agricultural and agrifood projects, support cooperatives, NGOs and government partners in designing strong proposals, and identify high-value grant or investment opportunities that strengthen food security and rural livelihoods.

Tasks

Drafting concept notes and full proposals, building budgets (CapEx/OpEx), developing agrifood business plans, conducting risk and profitability analyses, mapping donors, coordinating with technical partners, and supporting financial and technical reporting requirements.

Results

Supported projects ranging from USD 50,000 to over USD 10 million.

Tools Used

Advanced Excel, Power BI, QGIS, Trello, Google Workspace, logframes, financial models, M&E tools (KOBO, ODK), and donor platforms (IFAD, FAO, GCF, UNDP, MasterCard Foundation).

Skills

Project design, fundraising, technical writing, financial analysis, value-chain development, multi-stakeholder coordination, gender and youth inclusion, reporting, clear communication, SPS and agrifood policy expertise.

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AYAS - Association of Youth for a Sustainable Africa (Kenya)

Missions

Support the NGO in designing a food-security project for smallholder farmers in semi-arid regions.

Objective

Increase crop productivity, improve access to water and strengthen community resilience.

Tasks

  • Conducted field assessments and value-chain analyses

  • Designed a 3-year project proposal (USD 850,000)

  • Structured irrigation and climate-smart agriculture components

  • Developed MEL tools using KOBO

  • Facilitated training modules for youth and women

Results

  • 1,200 farmers targeted for improved yields

Foundation — AgriHope Foundation (Côte d’Ivoire)

Missions

Design and support agricultural and agrifood initiatives to strengthen local production, improve nutrition, and empower rural women in processing and market access.

Objective

Reduce malnutrition by improving food production, developing small-scale agrifood enterprises, and supporting women’s economic inclusion.

Tasks

  • Drafted policy briefs on nutrition, local food systems and climate-resilient agriculture

  • Set up women’s micro-loan groups funded through a 10 million FCFA community agriculture program

  • Designed training manuals on cassava processing, vegetable production, cereal storage and small livestock

  • Developed a proposal integrating community farming, processing units and local markets

  • Coordinated partnerships with women’s cooperatives and local agrifood actors

Results

  • 100 women trained and supported to launch agrifood micro-projects (processing, packaging, transformation)

  • Strengthened local crop production through community-based agriculture

  • Micro-loan program fully allocated and operational within 6 months

K.Agriculture Service (Canada-Côte d'ivoire)

Missions

Strengthen youth participation in agribusiness, agrifood entrepreneurship, and policy dialogue through training and practical project support.

Objective

Equip young farmers and aspiring agripreneurs with the skills, tools and financial pathways to enter profitable agricultural value chains.

Tasks

  • Designed a complete online training program (agri-law, value chains, marketing, project design)

  • Facilitated hybrid workshops with 100 young producers across different districts

  • Supported youth-led business plans in horticulture, livestock and agro-processing

  • Connected youth groups to micro-finance institutions and small agricultural loan schemes

  • Established a youth policy consultation framework for local authorities

Results

  • 40 youth launched micro-projects (horticulture, poultry, cassava processing)

  • 12 youth agribusinesses received seed funding

  • Youth recommendations were integrated into a district agriculture and food-security plan

IFAD – Rural Poor Stimulus Facility (RPSF) (Italy)

Missions

Support IFAD in drafting and reviewing emergency funding proposals for African rural communities affected by COVID-19.

Objective

Provide rapid financial assistance to vulnerable smallholder farmers to protect production, access inputs and maintain food security.

Tasks

  • Reviewed funding requests from 30+ African countries

  • Assisted in drafting RPSF components: input supply, market access, cash-for-work

  • Evaluated budgets and eligibility criteria

  • Consolidated donor submissions for IFAD approval

  • Coordinated with country teams for technical accuracy

Results

  • Strengthened proposals leading to millions in approved emergency funding

  • Supported the purchase of inputs for thousands of farmers

  • Helped stabilize rural livelihoods during COVID-19

WTO – SPS & Food Security Financing Model (Switzerland)

Missions

Develop recommendations on financing mechanisms to help developing countries meet SPS standards.

Objective

Strengthen food safety, maintain export competitiveness and support national food security.

Tasks

  • Drafted analysis on SPS financing gaps

  • Proposed an innovative technology-based funding model

  • Assessed impacts on export flows and producer incomes

  • Reviewed decisions related to food security under the WTO SPS framework

Results

  • Provided a framework enabling developing countries to adopt modern SPS technologies

  • Improved compliance pathways for maintaining exports to developed markets

  • Strengthened dialogue on food security and trade resilience

Ministry of Agriculture of Côte d’Ivoire – Cocoa Belt Food Security Study

Missions

Assess food-security conditions in cocoa-producing regions and propose agricultural financing solutions.

Objective

Promote agroforestry, stabilize rural incomes and ensure food availability in cocoa-growing communities.

Tasks

  • Conducted a food-security index assessment in eastern cocoa regions

  • Mapped financial actors, investors and potential donors

  • Proposed agricultural loan schemes and incentives

  • Developed recommendations to integrate food crops into cocoa plantations

Results

  • Framework adopted for pilot agroforestry initiatives

  • Identification of funding channels for producer cooperatives

  • Strengthened national strategies linking cocoa, environment and food security

SOS Children’s Villages Canada – Fundraising Campaign (Canada)

Missions

Support fundraising efforts for vulnerable children in Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Objective

Improve access to nutrition, education and protection services.

Tasks

  • Designed a digital awareness campaign

  • Prepared donor communication materials

  • Coordinated volunteer activities and outreach

  • Supported storytelling for child-protection programs

Results

  • Increased donor engagement and visibility

  • Strengthened funding for nutrition and care programs

  • Expanded community support for SOS initiatives

Action Against Hunger – Volunteer Advocacy Support

Missions

Support awareness and advocacy campaigns on hunger prevention and child nutrition.

Objective

Mobilize public engagement and strengthen resource mobilisation for hunger-reduction programs.

Tasks

  • Assisted in drafting advocacy messages

  • Participated in online mobilization campaigns

  • Supported outreach to youth groups and community partners

  • Prepared simplified educational materials on malnutrition

Results

  • Increased public awareness on child malnutrition

  • Strengthened community participation in fundraising

  • Contributed to UNICEF-aligned advocacy initiatives