Rafiatu Yashini Alhassan
Founder & CEO at Norvo Sustainability Initiative
Communications at University for development studies
Ghana
Hi, I'm Rafiatu Yashini Alhassan!
Founder & CEO at Norvo Sustainability Initiative
I am a social impact innovator committed to building resilient, sustainable food systems across Africa . I work at the intersection of value-addition, climate-smart agriculture, and women’s economic empowerment to strengthen rural livelihoods . Growing up in a community shaped by climate challenges and limited opportunities, I am driven to create solutions that ensure food security, dignity, and long-term economic growth for women and youth . I do this by I combining community-centered implementation with strategic communication to drive measurable impact in: • Women’s Empowerment & Training • Circular, Zero-Waste Processing Systems • Advocacy and Strategic Storytelling to amplify grassroots voices and support the UN SDGs . At the core of everything I do is a commitment to resilience, innovation, and creating long-term impact for communities across Africa.
Experience
Norvo Sustainability Initiative
Founder & CEO
March 2025 - Present
• Lead community-level food systems initiatives focused on agro–produce value addition,
sustainable processing, and circular economy practices.
• Facilitate capacity-building training for women and youth smallholder farmers in climate-smart
agriculture, business skills, and zero-waste processing.
• Build partnerships with farmer cooperatives, NGOs, and agribusinesses to strengthen value chain
development and market access.
• Oversee project planning, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting to ensure sustainable
implementation and measurable impact.
Key Achievements:
• Introduced agro-zero waste models that convert crop residues into compost and livestock feed,
increasing income and reducing waste.
• Supported women’s cooperatives to transition from raw produce sales to value-added products,
improving market value and product shelf-life.
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Languages
English
Professional
Skills
Social Media Management
Communication - Keeping a Customer informed of Progress and advising on Workarounds