OUR PROGRAMMES
Practical programmes for climate resilience, sustainable livelihoods and stronger communities.
FCAAI designs community-led, evidence-based programmes that support coastal resilience, sustainable agriculture, women and youth empowerment, and local development across Nigeria’s coastal and rural communities.
OUR PROGRAMME APPROACH
Community-led solutions for lasting change.
We put people at the centre, work with local communities, use data and research to inform our programmes, and partner with government, civil society, academia and the private sector.
People-Centred
We put people and communities at the heart of everything we do.
Community-Led
We work with local communities to co-design solutions and build local ownership.
Evidence-Based
We use data, local knowledge and research to inform our programmes.
Partnership-Driven
We collaborate with government, civil society, academia and the private sector.
FEATURED PROGRAMMES
01
Coastal Ready
Community-led preparedness and nature-based resilience for coastal places.
Risk awareness · Local preparedness · Ecosystem care
02
Women’s Fisheries Livelihoods
Stronger, safer livelihoods for women across the coastal fisheries value chain.
Skills & enterprise · Safer processing · Market access
03
CoastWatch Nigeria
Community observation and usable evidence for coastal climate action.
Local data · Community voice · Actionable insight
HOW OUR PROGRAMMES WORK
From community priorities to lasting impact.
1 · Listening & Community Assessment
We engage communities to understand needs, opportunities and local priorities.
2 · Co-Design & Partnerships
We co-design solutions with communities and partners based on evidence and local knowledge.
3 · Local Implementation
We support community-led action with capacity building, resources and technical support.
4 · Learning & Scale
We monitor results, capture lessons and adapt approaches for more communities.
WHERE WE BEGIN
Ilaje, Ondo State and selected coastal Lagos communities.
We are beginning in Ilaje, Ondo State, and selected coastal communities in Lagos, with a longer-term ambition to share learning that can inform coastal action across Nigeria.
Ilaje, Ondo State · Coastal Lagos
WHO BENEFITS
Stronger people. Healthier ecosystems. More resilient communities.
Coastal communities
Fisherfolk and coastal households
Women
Women-led groups and entrepreneurs
Youth
Young people and youth-led enterprises
Fishers and fish processors
Small-scale fishers and fish value-chain actors
Smallholder farmers
Rural farmers and farming communities
Local institutions
Community-based organisations and local partners
HOW THE THREE PROGRAMMES CONNECT
Prepare. Earn. Understand.
The three programmes are designed to reinforce one another — building stronger, more resilient coastal communities through practical action, sustainable livelihoods and community evidence.
Prepare
Stronger, safer communities
Earn
Sustainable livelihoods
Understand
Community evidence for better decisions
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AT THE CENTRE
Let’s build stronger, greener and more resilient communities.
Join us to support practical programmes, community-led solutions and lasting impact in Nigeria’s coastal and rural communities.