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African Food Changemakers

We believe that connections made through food are a powerful way to change narratives. We are committed to changing narratives about Africa by celebrating Africa’s contributions to the global food ecosystem, showcasing our innovations and cooking methods, amplifying and scaling proudly African food and beverage brands, and ensuring that more people globally experience the diversity and richness of the Continent’s gastronomic heritage and exciting future. Mission: To change global mindsets about Africa by showcasing the Continent’s contributions to the global food ecosystem through the pioneering work of her dynamic people, their innovations, and products. Vision: A globally recognized and celebrated communications and product gateway that builds bridges between Africa and the rest of the world and serves as a catalyst for increasing global appreciation and respect for the Continent and its people. Programs & Services: • Amplifying Africa's Impact in the Global Food Ecosystem: Through documentaries, articles, podcasts and social media, we celebrate Africa’s contributions to the global food ecosystem and showcase our innovations and cooking methods. We also celebrate African food and beverage entrepreneurs who are changing global narratives. • Narrative Changers Food Fellowship – We support market entry, branding, packaging, certification, placement, distribution and the scaling of proudly African food and beverage brands in the global marketplace. • Linkages & Convenings: We connect people, organizations, and movements committed to shaping global narratives about African food. Quarterly virtual African food forums in partnership with organizations in North America, Europe & Asia – promoting knowledge sharing, market linkages, and business connections between producers, processors, chefs, traders, wholesalers, retailers, and food bloggers operating in Africa with their counterparts in North America and Europe.

Headquarter Country

United States

Geographies served

Algeria

Angola

Benin

Botswana

Burkina Faso

Burundi

Cameroon

Cape Verde

Central African Republic

Comoros

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Cote d'Ivoire

Djibouti

Egypt

Equatorial Guinea

Eritrea

Ethiopia

Gabon

Ghana

Guinea

Guinea-Bissau

Kenya

Lesotho

Liberia

Libya

Madagascar

Malawi

Mali

Mauritania

Mauritius

Morocco

Mozambique

Niger

Nigeria

Rwanda

Sao Tome and Principe

Senegal

Seychelles

Sierra Leone

Somalia

South Africa

South Sudan

Eswatini formerly Swaziland

United Republic of Tanzania

Togo

Tunisia

Uganda

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Ethiopia

Ghana

Kenya

Nigeria

South Africa

Issue areas addressed

Diversity & Inclusion

Food & Agriculture

Livelihoods

SDGS FOCUS

SDG 17 - Partnerships to achieve the Goal

SDG 2 - Zero Hunger

SDG 5 - Gender Equality

SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth

SDG 9 - Industry Innovation and Infrastructure

Collaborators

Bushirah Abdulrahaman

African Food Changemakers

Adanna Imafidor

African Food Changemakers

Chinweokwu Mmaju

African Food Changemakers

Chinwendu Bassey

African Food Changemakers

Ify Umunna

African Food Changemakers, Nourishing Africa

 Lagos

Lucy Kanu Hopper

African Food Changemakers

Nosa Obano

African Food Changemakers

Nnana Sunday

African Food Changemakers, Nourishing Africa

Ruth Egbe

African Food Changemakers

 Abuja

I love the concept of change with the hope it inspires and I always want to be a part of it because it energizes me as it energises others.