SAFE FUTURES INTERNATIONAL

Safe Futures International (SFI), founded in 2019 in Ogoja, Cross River State, tackles water scarcity, deforestation, and land degradation caused by refugee influxes and unsustainable farming. SFI uses a community-led approach: local committees manage 10 boreholes and 5 wells serving 9,000+ households; 4,000+ farmers are trained in climate-smart agriculture; and 2,000 trees have been planted to restore soil and ecosystems. This model links WASH, sustainable farming, and reforestation to reduce firewood use, avoid ∼12,300 tonnes CO2e yearly, and improve 1,000 hectares of land. By integrating refugees and host communities, SFI builds lasting, low-cost solutions that restore the environment and strengthen livelihoods.