About Us — Alternative Livelihood Initiative (ALI)

[Our Story]

Born from a belief that poverty is not permanent.

We saw communities with enormous potential, held back by a lack of skills, capital and connections. So we built an organization to bridge those gaps — through practical training, enterprise support, financial inclusion and deep community partnership.

“By 2029, we will empower 10,000 men, women and youth across Nigeria — equipping them with sustainable income, diversified livelihoods and nutrition-sensitive enterprises.”

Alternative Livelihood Initiative

Strategic Goal, 2026–2029

Support Our Goals

Village Savings & Loan Associations to be established across Nigeria

Men, women and youth to be trained and engaged in income-generating activities

Increase in household income among program participants

Household members benefiting from improved nutrition and food security

Community Ownership

Strengthening cooperatives and VSLAs to foster collective responsibility and local decision-making.

Climate-Smart Practices

Drought-resistant crops, renewable energy solutions, and resource-efficient technologies embedded in daily life.

M&E Systems

Digital tools, baseline surveys, and community feedback mechanisms that track progress and refine interventions.

Private Sector Partnerships

Linkages with agribusinesses, financial institutions, and digital platforms that scale enterprise and market access.

Community Ownership

Strengthening cooperatives and VSLAs to foster collective responsibility and local decision-making.

Climate-Smart Practices

Drought-resistant crops, renewable energy solutions, and resource-efficient technologies embedded in daily life.

M&E Systems

Digital tools, baseline surveys, and community feedback mechanisms that track progress and refine interventions.

Private Sector Partnerships

Linkages with agribusinesses, financial institutions, and digital platforms that scale enterprise and market access.

[Core Values]

What guides what we do?

Alternative Livelihood Initiative empowers youths, women, men and smallholder farmers across Nigeria with the skills, resources and market connections they need to build lasting prosperity.

Inclusiveness

We believe every individual, regardless of gender, age, ability, or background, deserves equal access to opportunities. We actively engage women, youth, persons with disabilities, and displaced populations in designing and delivering our programs — because the best solutions come from the people they serve.

Dignity & Respect

Our interventions are rights-based, not charity-driven. We treat every beneficiary, partner, and stakeholder with respect — empowering people to take ownership of their futures while preserving their cultural identity and self-worth.

Innovation

We integrate climate-smart technologies, digital tools, and market-driven approaches to tackle complex livelihood challenges. Innovation for us means adapting proven strategies to local realities — ensuring every solution is both relevant and sustainable.

Accountability

Transparency and responsibility are non-negotiable. Through strong monitoring and evaluation systems, clear reporting mechanisms, and open community communication, we ensure resources are used effectively and trust is maintained at every level.

Community Ownership

Sustainability begins with communities. By building local leadership, strengthening cooperatives, and empowering communities to manage their own interventions, we ensure our programs thrive long after external support concludes. Our communities are not beneficiaries — they are change-makers.