Citi Foundation

The Citi Foundation Community Agri-Nodes Initiative is a transformative effort to build resilient, inclusive communities by developing sustainable, local food systems through community-based Agri-Nodes. Implemented by Seriti Institution, this initiative envisions a future where eco-friendly, circular food economies thrive—where food is grown, distributed, consumed, and reused in ways that protect the environment and empower people. It’s about fostering food justice, creating safe work environments, and ensuring all communities have access to nutritious, culturally appropriate food.

At the heart of this initiative is the empowerment of women in low-income communities. By providing training, tools, and support, the project helps women and youth become active players in agricultural value chains.

This vision is brought to life through a series of integrated, community-driven activities: community mapping, expert forums, agricultural training, enterprise registration, provision of inputs and PPE, infrastructure support, market access, and income generation. These components work together to create not just farms, but futures.

Since its launch, the Citi Foundation initiative has directly supported 261 individuals through training and resources, while reaching 384 participants overall. It has helped create 42 new farming enterprises, supported 33 with tools and infrastructure, and legally registered 22 businesses. Most importantly, it has generated 112 new jobs—stimulating local economies and advancing food security where it’s needed most.