Built From Community Need
“We saw communities frustrated by environmental issues that went unreported not because people didn't care, but because there was no trusted system to make their voices count. CFA was born from that gap.”
CFA is a community-powered platform for reporting and verifying waste and drainage issues with photo evidence. We add community verification to improve trust, reduce noise, and enable coordinated action starting with a measurable pilot in African communities.
What Guides Us
Our Core Values
Community First
We build with communities, not for them. Local knowledge is the foundation of everything we do.
Privacy by Design
Minimal data collection, EXIF stripping, no device fingerprinting. Protection is built into every feature.
Verified Trust
2-person verification threshold, anti-self-verification rules, and duplicate detection ensure data quality.
Radically Accessible
Mobile-first, 3G-optimized, icon-driven for all literacy levels. No app download required.
Why We're Different
Built for African Realities
Civic tech assumes constant internet, government trust, and institutional response. Climate For Africa is built differently designed for the infrastructure and social dynamics of African communities.
Local Context
Designed for African infrastructure realities: 3G networks, mobile-first users, varying literacy levels.
Community-Owned Data
Communities maintain ownership of their reports. We provide the tools; they own the evidence.
Privacy-First
No surveillance, no data monetization. We strip EXIF, minimize collection, and protect contributors.
How We Compare
The Team
Meet the People Behind CFA
A small, mission-driven team with experience in product, community operations, and engineering building tools for communities that need them most.
Aliyu Ahmad
Founder & Product Lead
Product strategist with a passion for civic tech and community empowerment. Leading vision and product development.
Hamza Idris
Community Operations
Building partnerships and supporting community onboarding during the pilot phase.
Saeed Abubakar
Engineering
Designing and building the mobile-first, privacy-respecting infrastructure.
Khalid Muhammad
Engineering
Backend systems and data infrastructure for scalable, reliable operations.
Abubakar Ibrahim
Community & Partnerships
Connecting with NGOs and civic partners to drive pilot adoption.
Ready to Partner?
We're seeking NGO partners, civic responders, and funders who share our vision for community-driven environmental action.