As millions face rising food insecurity driven by climate shocks, conflict, and rising prices, 50 community led initiatives across 12 IsDB Member Countries – many operating in fragile-conflict contexts – have won funding to scale local solutions that improve food access, resilience, and livelihoods. Tadamon, the community platform for civil society empowerment, is proud to announce the 50 civil society organizations (CSOs) awarded grants under the Tadamon Accelerator for Food Security. These CSOs, spanning 12 IsDB Member Countries, facing fragility or conflict will receive a total of USD 850,000 to strengthen emergency responses, foster resilience, and drive innovation in food systems.

The Tadamon Accelerator for Food Security, a flagship social impact innovation programme of the Tadamon Civil Society Organizations Platform is a cornerstone initiative of Tadamon, financed by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD) and implemented by UNDP.

Through a 14-week online acceleration journey (April–June 2025), 100 CSOs received training, mentorship, and tools to boost their organizational and technical capacity. After competitive Phase II, 60 CSOs pitched their solutions during 3 Pitch Days on 9-11 July 2025, where a jury selected 50 winners for grant funding.

The programme combined four core modules and two thematic sessions — along with one-to-one mentorship — covering social innovation, digitalization, resource mobilization, and sustainable business modeling.

Recognizing that food security is central to human well-being and sustainable development, the Tadamon Accelerator seeks to spotlight and invest in CSOs that can create innovative food systems solutions, improve access to nutritious food, and unlock opportunities for rural and urban communities alike. By fostering innovation, digital transformation, and new partnerships, the accelerator contributes to accelerating progress towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The total amount of USD 850,000, has been allocated to 50 CSOs, each recognized for their innovative approaches, community-driven solutions to advance food security and resilience. 

Below is the list of CSOs receiving the grants:

• Yemen – Al-Amal foundation for training and entrepreneurship (Reyadah), US $40,000
• Chad – Chad Innovation, US $40,000
• State of Palestine – Blue Filter, US $40,000
• Afghanistan – Green Social Research Organization, US $40,000
• Libya – Osharek for education and development, US $40,000
• Sudan – Relief and Development Agency RADA, US $30,000
• State of Palestine – Al Quds University, US $30,000
• Nigeria – Riwe Technologies Limited, US $30,000
• Sudan – Sudanese Development Call Organization NIDAA, US $30,000
• Afghanistan – Education and Cultural Center for Afghan Women (ECCAW), US $30,000
• Sudan – Yogi, US $20,000
• Nigeria – Agrolinking Solutions Limited, US $20,000
• Somalia – Nexus Consortium Somalia, US $20,000
• Chad – African Youth in Agribusiness Organization, US $20,000
• Somalia – Green Arlaadi Organization, US $20,000
• Nigeria – Community Action for Food Security, US $20,000
• Yemen – Kayan Foundation for Peace and Development, US $20,000
• Sudan – Sudan Agwa Organization, US $20,000
• Yemen – EvalYemen for Development, US $20,000
• Burkina Faso – CASE, US $20,000
• Djibouti – Association Lumiere des Jeunes de AAD de Damerjog, US $10,000
• Afghanistan – Afghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And Recreation, US $10,000
• Niger – ONG ADC, US $10,000
• Libya – tanmia360, US $10,000
• Nigeria – Agpreneur Marketplace company, US $10,000
• Afghanistan – Afghanistan Solidarity for Social and Humanity Organization, US $10,000
• Niger – Agir pour le Bien Etre Social, US $10,000
• Djibouti – Association lutte contre les aleas climatiques et environnementaux, US $10,000
• Nigeria – Freehearts Africa Reach Out Foundation, US $10,000
• Niger – ONG Action pour le Developpement du Sahel, US $10,000
• Nigeria – ACCESS TO LEARNING AND SCHOOL INITIATIVE, US $10,000
• Somalia – Greenlife Agribusiness LTD, US $10,000
• State of Palestine – Jerusalemite Youth Cultural Forum, US $10,000
• Chad – HOUSE OF AFRICA, US $10,000
• Somalia – Tiriig Technology, US $10,000
• Chad – GAZINT, US $10,000
• Nigeria – Ayosifam Integrated Service Ltd, US $10,000
• State of Palestine – Local Communities Organization, US $10,000
• Mali – Collectif des jeunes pour la paix et la réconciliation au Mali, US $10,000
• Mali – Green Trash under Oulouma SASU, US $10,000
• Mali – ONG Association Pastorale Tamsadhalt, US $10,000
• Djibouti – ASSOCIATION QOUSBA MAXEXOU, US $10,000
• Djibouti – Tadjourah Women’s Association, US $10,000
• Mali – Expertlabs Mali, US $10,000
• Burkina Faso – African Foods Nutrition, US $10,000
• Niger – ONG JEUNESSE ACTION ET LEADERSHIP, US $10,000
• Afghanistan – Afghan Women Association for Rehabilitation and Development, US $10,000
• Burkina Faso – Bio Eco Services, US $10,000
• Afghanistan – Afghan Development and Vocational Training Program, US $10,000
• State of Palestine – Alanqaa Association for Community Development, US $10,000

Throughout the Accelerator, CSOs demonstrated remarkable engagement, dedication, and creativity, with their progress evident in the depth of their pitches, the innovative solutions presented, and their strengthened capacity to deliver impact. The grant awards mark only the beginning of their journey: in the months ahead, CSOs will finalize agreements, launch their projects, and Tadamon will continue to showcase their success stories, lessons learned, and case studies. These 50 changemakers will pioneer community-driven, innovative approaches to food security, paving the way toward more resilient societies and sustainable development.