Our work

Six pillars, one mission

FBDA integrates climate action, agriculture, industry, finance, WASH, and inclusion — with research and policy support alongside every localized program.

Terraced farmland in the Ethiopian highlands

01

Climate Resilience

Promoting climate-smart agriculture, sustainable natural resource management, clean energy, and environmentally responsible practices to build resilient communities.

Smallholder harvest in an Ethiopian field

02

Agriculture Value Chain

We work with smallholder producers along inclusive agriculture value chains — including avocado, soybean, cotton, coffee, tea, vegetables, fruits, dairy, feed, and poultry — to improve quality, raise incomes, and connect farmers to fairer markets.

Artisans at work in an Ethiopian leather and textile workshop

03

Industrial Development

Strengthening industrial value chains by improving product quality, competitiveness, and compliance with international standards, and by promoting digital transformation, innovation, recycling, and safe working environments in leather, textile, and green industry.

Busy open-air market in rural Ethiopia

04

Rural Finance & Market

Improving access to rural financial services and strengthening market linkages for smallholder producers and enterprises, while supporting entrepreneurship and job creation for youth and women.

Community members collecting clean water in rural Ethiopia

05

WASH & Humanitarian Response

Providing timely humanitarian assistance — food, water, sanitation and hygiene, and recovery support — to communities affected by natural and man-made disasters, including internally displaced people.

Ethiopian women and youth in a community cooperative gathering

06

Advocacy & Women, Youth & Disability Inclusion

Empowering women, youth, and persons with disabilities through skills development, equal opportunities, and inclusive participation in economic and social activities, with policy advocacy mainstreamed across every program.

Field research and crop assessment in an Ethiopian farm

How we work

Research, Consultancy & Policy Support

Conducting research and evidence-based studies, and providing professional consultancy, technical support, and policy recommendations to government and partners.

Sectors we serve

Where programs take root

Ethiopian farm commodities including coffee, cotton, and highland crops

Agriculture

Avocado, soybean, cotton, coffee, tea, vegetables, fruits, dairy, feed, and poultry.

Ethiopian leather and textile workshop

Manufacturing

Leather, textile, and green industrial development.

Partner with us

Let’s build the next partnership

We work with communities, government, and development partners to create lasting change and shared prosperity.

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