Dinovate partnered with the Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) on the Integrated Community-led Network of Hope Scale-up (ICON2) Project, supported by the Mastercard Foundation. The ICON2 Project is an ambitious agricultural initiative aimed at creating decent and sustainable employment opportunities for 675,000 youth aged 18 to 35 across ten Nigerian states and the FCT.

Despite its transformative potential, the project initially faced challenges with visibility and communications, relying heavily on traditional channels. Dinovate stepped in to design and implement a dynamic communications strategy that brought the project’s impact to the forefront. We produced a wide range of content—from compelling success stories and engaging video narratives to high-impact visual campaigns—highlighting how the ICON2 Project is changing lives and empowering a new generation of young farmers in Nigeria.

Beyond external visibility, we also worked closely with WOFAN to enhance internal communications systems, streamline stakeholder engagement, and establish a robust knowledge management framework. This ensures that critical lessons, tools, and best practices are captured, shared, and scaled across the sector.

Our collaboration with WOFAN reflects Dinovate’s broader mission to amplify the voices behind development initiatives and drive social change through creative and strategic media solutions.

Dinovate collaborated with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) to implement a robust multimedia storytelling initiative grounded in the Photovoice methodology. This participatory project empowered community members in rural and climate-impacted areas to tell their own stories—through photography, documentary, and podcast production.

Our deliverables for this project included:

1. Photovoice Visual Stories – Participants were trained in basic photography and guided to capture images that reflect their lived experiences around water access, agricultural resilience, and the challenges of climate change. These images were curated into exhibitions and featured in development reports and digital advocacy campaigns.
2. Mini-Documentary Series – We produced a series of short documentaries capturing community narratives on water governance and adaptive practices. These films provided a visual platform for grassroots voices to influence global climate dialogue.
3. Podcast Episodes – Dinovate also developed a podcast series to complement the visual storytelling, spotlighting community members, researchers, and practitioners discussing practical insights and lived experiences.
4. Web Storytelling Assets – To extend the project’s reach, we created dynamic web-based storytelling content—integrating photos, film clips, and quotes into scrollable narratives that engage both policymakers and the public.

This multimedia approach amplified local perspectives and helped connect field realities with policy spaces. It reflects Dinovate’s commitment to inclusive, participatory communication that places communities at the center of development conversations.