The RISE Program (Resilient and Inclusive Agri-food Systems Empowering Women and Youth in Nigeria) is a high-impact initiative creating 8,000 jobs across Bauchi, Kaduna, and Kano States. The project will benefit an estimated 50,000 people, including 12,500 smallholder farmers and their households, and improve the performance of 450 women- and youth-led MSMEs and 250 farmer cooperatives.
Focusing on the rice, maize, groundnut, and soybean value chains, the program strengthens productivity, enhances market access, and provides support through matching grants, innovation funds, and smart incentives, fostering resilient livelihoods and sustainable growth.
COMPONENTS
OUR ROLE
As co-designers and key co-implementers, we bring strategic advisory and hands-on implementation expertise. We support the design and delivery of interventions that improve business performance, strengthen market linkages, and empower women and youth. Our work ensures that program outcomes are sustainable, inclusive, and tailored to local contexts, creating lasting impact in Northern Nigeria’s agri-food systems.
PARTNERS AND STAKEHOLDERS
