About I-FISD
The Impact Foundation for Inclusive Sustainable Development is a Nigerian development foundation working for growth that includes everyone and lasts.
Rooted in Africa… Driven by Impact
Impact Foundation for Inclusive Sustainable Development (I-FISD) is an African development organisation working with communities, governments, development partners and researchers to advance inclusive and sustainable development. We design, deliver and learn from evidence-informed programmes across five thematic areas: education and skills; livelihoods and agriculture; health, gender equality and social inclusion; climate, energy and resilience; and institutional and community development.
Founded in Abuja, Nigeria, in September 2026, I-FISD is grounded in a simple principle: development is more sustainable when communities shape the solutions that affect their lives, and when evidence informs what works. We combine locally grounded implementation with partnerships, innovation and rigorous Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) to strengthen programmes, generate evidence and contribute to better policy and practice.
Our work begins in Nigeria, with a growing network of communities, public institutions, development partners and research organisations. Our ambition, however, is continental: to contribute to a resilient, inclusive and sustainable Africa where every community has the opportunity to thrive.
I-FISD is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria (RC 9844472).
Our mission
To advance inclusive and sustainable development across Africa through community-led action, innovation, partnerships and evidence-based solutions.
Our vision
A resilient, inclusive and sustainable Africa where every community has the opportunity to thrive.
Our values
Inclusion & Equity
We promote equal opportunity, amplify underrepresented voices, and design solutions that reach those most often left behind.
Evidence & Learning
We use evidence to guide our decisions, learn from experience, and share what works to strengthen development practice.
Integrity & Accountability
We act with honesty, transparency and responsibility, and remain accountable for our decisions, resources and results.
Partnership & Collaboration
We work across communities, institutions and sectors, recognising that lasting change is achieved through collective action.
Local Leadership
We support communities and local institutions to lead decisions, shape solutions and drive the development outcomes that matter to them.
Sustainability & Resilience
We advance solutions that endure, strengthen resilience and create lasting social, economic and environmental value.
How we work
Our approach explains how we work, not only what we do. Six principles guide every programme.
See how this shapes our five thematic areasCommunity-led development
Communities define priorities, take part in design and hold us to account for results.
Evidence-based programming
Every programme has a theory of change, a baseline and a learning agenda. Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL) runs through all our work.
Partnerships
We work with government, development partners, researchers and community organisations, aligning with national and state plans.
Inclusion
Gender equality, disability inclusion and youth participation are built into design, budgets and data, not added later.
Sustainability
We plan for exit from day one, strengthening local institutions to carry the work forward.
Innovation
We test new approaches and appropriate technology, and scale what the evidence supports.
Work with us
Talk to us about partnerships, research collaboration or joining the team.