The right to food is a fundamental human right, enshrined in many national constitutions and international declarations. The Constitution of Kenya, enacted in 2010, specifically affirms this right in Article 43 (1) (c): “Every person has the right to be free from hunger and to have adequate food of acceptable quality.” This underscores the importance […]
Read moreFrom Lab to Plate: CSIR Showcases Food Innovations and Fish Smoking Heritage in Accra
Amy Atter1, Queronica Q. Quartey2, Stephen Nketia1, Jolene Nyako1, Evelyn Serwa Ayeh1, Anthonia Andoh-Odoom1, Hayford Ofori1, Mary Obodai1, Wisdom Amoa-Awua1, Seth Koranteng Agyakwah3 1CSIR- Food Research Institute 2Labour Productivity Centre 3CSIR- Water Research Institute In line with the requirements of the HFA Grant Agreement for regular reporting on project activities, including milestones, and […]
Read moreEnhancing Community Nutrition: Insights from the Tamale Nutrition Education Session
Recent Nutrition Education Sessions in Tamale brought together various stakeholders, including school children, school feeding caterers, and community members from Johnshegu. The event featured comprehensive training on good hygiene and sanitation practices in cooking, aiming to enhance the nutritional well-being of the community. Through these educational efforts, participants gained valuable insights and skills to improve […]
Read morePromoting stakeholder participation in the food chain through the cooperative model
Text by Mangiza Chirwa Since 2020, the FSLs in Lusaka and Chongwe have been working to increase the participation of farmers and traders in the food system by building their capacity in various aspects. The project believed that putting local and marginalized citizens at the center of finding solutions to food challenges is key to […]
Read moreTransforming the Maize Market for Smallholder Farmers in Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement
In Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement – Southwest Uganda, smallholder farmers face significant challenges in the maize market, including price fluctuations, limited market access, and exploitation by middlemen. To address these issues, Finn Church Aid (FCA) has implemented several innovative solutions through the Food System Lab Rwamwanja (FSL-RW). FSL-RW is one of the 10 Food System Labs in […]
Read moreA few years later: Transforming Nairobi’s informal settlements through urban farming
A few years later… By David Osogo, African Population and Health Research Center Shakur Njeru, a community leader in Nairobi’s Viwandani informal settlement, has become a Twitter sensation with his regular tweets about the Kansoul Farm, as they fondly refer to their Urban Farming Training and Resource Center. Shakur leads the Viwandani Comprehensive […]
Read moreUsing Policy To Create An Enabling Environment For Thriving Food Systems
Mangiza Chirwa, Hivos Since the beginning of the project, the Lusaka FSL has been working towards creating an enabling environment for the provision of healthy food in Lusaka through the involvement of multi-stakeholder actors operating in Lusaka’s food system. The FSL engaged the mayors’ office to create time for dialogue with traders to express their […]
Read moreMeasuring Nutrition: Standardizing Utensils and Food Photos for Women and Kids
Netsanet Fentahun, Yonatan Menber, Melkamu Alemayehu, Gashaw Tilahun, Enyew Adgo Procedures of household utensils and Food photographs standardization Improving nutrition and health by changing consumption patterns to sustained healthy diets is one of the aims of the Food System Lab Bahir Dar. By linking food production and consumption, the project sought to enhance women’s and […]
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Cultivating Progress: FSL Rwamwanja’s Transformative Impact in Uplifting Farmers
Text: Linda Kabuzire Videos: Kadlah Nabakembo The Rwamwanja Food System Lab (FSL-RW) is one of the 10 Food System Labs under the EU-funded HealthyFoodAfrica (HFA) research project. Directed by Finn Church Aid, FSL Rwamwanja has proven to be a transformative force in the lives of smallholder farmers in the Rwamwanja refugee settlement in southwest Uganda. […]
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Encouraging positive development and empowerment in communities in Northern Ghana
In Pagaza Community, Northern Ghana, a youth ambassador takes center stage in the school garden—an essential source of veggies for the school kitchen, aimed at enhancing nutrition for local children. Simultaneously, in Gbabshie community, Tamale, a dedicated Field Officer collaborates with a VSLA group during a pivotal meeting, working towards transformative savings to bolster economic […]
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