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
We're Looking for Team Members
We're looking for mission-driven builders to help prepare and launch our 90-day pilot across communities.
Stage: Founder-led, pre-funding. Roles are volunteer (unpaid) during pilot preparation.
Ready to Build With Us?
Open roles (90-day pilot prep):
- Operations Lead (weekly triage + coordination)
- Partnerships Lead (NGO/CSR outreach + MoUs)
- Community Lead (champions + verification support)
- M&E / Data Lead (weekly metrics + learning reports)
- Product QA Support (testing + bug reporting)
Commitment:
2–8 hrs/week for 4–8 weeks (trial task first).
What you get:
Public credit, portfolio-ready work, and reference letters after consistent contribution.
Include: role • hours/week • location/state • why you care
Ready to Partner?
We're seeking NGO partners, civic responders, and funders who share our vision for community-driven environmental action.