Select a Pathway
Identify the program that matches your role, needs and intended outcomes.
Join the LIFEWS Ecosystem
Find the LIFEWS Pathway Designed for You
LIFEWS provides structured pathways for schools, teachers, youth, women, farmers, trainers, organizations, buyers and sustainability partners.
Completing this form is an expression of interest. Admission, training placement, employment or program support is subject to eligibility, location, available cohorts, funding and implementation capacity.
One Ecosystem · Multiple Entry Points
Select the participant group that best describes you.
From Expression of Interest to Program Placement
Submit Your Interest
Provide your contact information, location, experience and reason for applying.
Eligibility Review
LIFEWS reviews your information against the requirements of available programs or cohorts.
Orientation or Assessment
Selected applicants may complete an interview, site assessment, orientation or practical screening.
Training and Preparation
Participants complete required courses, practical activities and competency assessments.
Program Participation
Eligible participants enter implementation, enterprise, employment or mentoring pathways.
Four Participant Pathways, One Connected Ecosystem
Each program serves a different participant group while using shared training, resources, garden systems and digital tools.
Schools · Teachers · Learners
01 · AgriShine
School Sustainability and Garden Learning
For schools and teachers interested in practical gardens, nutrition education, environmental learning and student garden clubs.
Who may apply
Public schools, private schools and teachers
Possible support
Garden assessment, teacher training, learning resources
and implementation
Youth · Graduates · Technicians
02 · AgriNext
Green Skills, Employment and Enterprise
For young people interested in garden installation, maintenance, nursery operations, field services and green entrepreneurship.
Who may apply
Youth, graduates, artisans and emerging entrepreneurs
Possible pathway
Training, certification, supervised assignments and
enterprise development
Women · Mothers · Households
03 · AgriAble
Nutrition Gardens and Women-Led Enterprise
For women interested in home gardens, microgreens, herbs, seedlings, household nutrition and small-scale businesses.
Who may apply
Women, mothers, caregivers and women’s groups
Possible pathway
Training, starter systems, production mentoring and
market preparation
Farmers · Trainers · Communities
04 · AgriRoots
Farmer Training and Community Delivery
For experienced farmers, nursery operators, extension professionals and practitioners interested in becoming technical or training partners.
Who may apply
Farmers, trainers, agronomists and extension officers
Possible pathway
Accreditation, training assignments, demonstration hubs
and technical supervision
Other Ways to Participate in LIFEWS
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Organizations and Institutions
Propose a program, research, implementation, funding or technical partnership.
Partner With LIFEWS → 02Buyers and Market Partners
Express interest in produce, seedlings, garden services or institutional supply arrangements.
Join the Buyer Network → 03Sponsors and Donors
Support a school garden, participant, training cohort or community enterprise system.
Sponsor an Opportunity → 04Researchers and Universities
Collaborate on research, evaluation, curriculum, internships or evidence generation.
Propose Research →
Expression of Interest
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Tell Us About Your Intended Pathway
Provide accurate information about your location, experience, interests and availability. LIFEWS will use this information to identify suitable programs or future cohorts.
Applying does not guarantee admission, employment, funding or receipt of a garden system.
Some programs may require training fees, partner sponsorship or participant contributions.
Participants may be required to complete courses and practical assessments before receiving assignments.
Selection may prioritize locations where LIFEWS has trainers, partners, schools or implementation capacity.
What LIFEWS Programs May Provide
Support will depend on the specific program, available funding, partner commitments and participant eligibility.
Learning Resources
Courses, manuals, workbooks, charts, flashcards and digital learning materials.
Practical Training
Demonstrations, guided practice, field activities and competency assessments.
Certification Pathways
Recognition may be provided after completing required learning and practical assessments.
Starter Systems
Selected participants may receive or purchase garden, microgreens or enterprise starter systems.
Work Assignments
Qualified participants may be considered for installation, maintenance, training or service assignments.
Enterprise Support
Business planning, record keeping, branding, market preparation and mentoring.
Application Questions
Before You Submit Your Interest
Review these frequently asked questions before completing the participant form.
Is participation free? +
Some programs may be sponsored, while others may require course, materials, installation or participant fees. The applicable arrangement will be stated before enrollment.
Does training guarantee employment? +
No. Training may prepare participants for assignments, enterprise or employment opportunities, but it does not guarantee paid work.
Can I apply from any Nigerian state? +
Expressions of interest may be submitted from any location, but initial participation may prioritize states where LIFEWS has active trainers, schools, partners or pilot operations.
Can someone join more than one pillar? +
Participants should begin with the pathway most closely aligned with their primary role. Movement between pathways may become possible as experience and responsibilities develop.
Will every applicant receive a starter garden? +
No. Starter systems will depend on the specific program, funding model, participant contribution, suitability and availability.
What happens after I submit the form? +
Your information will be reviewed and retained for suitable current or future opportunities. LIFEWS may contact selected applicants for clarification, orientation or assessment.
Begin Your LIFEWS Journey