“We began to see that the implementation of FMNR resulted in the tangible restoration of hope. Through the practice of FMNR and all that is involved in mobilising communities, communicating, planning, overcoming obstacles, working together towards a common goal, realising benefits and seeing changes in one’s difficult circumstances, hope emerged.
People’s dignity was restored before our eyes. Think of how soul-destroying it is for parents not to be able to adequately feed, clothe and educate their children. Year after year of poverty takes its toll, and too many farmers have low self-esteem and see no way out of their predicament.
Hopelessness sets in. One of the greatest bonuses I received for my work was to witness a precious transformation as hope was restored. When people stopped being victims, and began to hope, they were changed forever. People were being empowered and liberated.
FMNR does not create dependency. It is bottom-up development, putting individuals and communities firmly in the decision-making seat. When people comprehended the significance of FMNR there was often a spontaneous outburst of joy expressed through dancing, clapping, singing and laughing.
They began to believe in themselves, gain confidence and plan for the future. People who have hope for a better future will send their children to school and invest in improving their land and farming techniques, which will enhance benefits even more.”
The food we eat today shapes the future in so many ways!❤️ By 2050, our population will reach 9.8 billion - Now more than ever is a time for all of us to play our part in leading the way to a healthier & #sustainable #food future.
Watch to find out some of the key ways we can do ...our part for people and the planet to ensure our population is sustainably fed!
New month, new pillar! Good food is vulnerable to disruptions‼️
The harsh reality is that #climate change and #conflict are disrupting local #food production and future planting and harvesting seasons. Small-holder #farmers and people from low-income are bearing the brunt of this, ...facing significant challenges in maintaining their livelihoods and accessing nutritious food.
We must act now to build #resilient food systems that can endure these challenges and ensure everyone has access to healthy, sustainable food.
▶️Watch to find out how!
Share with us your work or projects that protecting our food systems from distruption!
Great things can come in small packages, and that’s why this week, we’re diving into all the incredible benefits of chia seeds!🌱
These tiny seeds are a natural repellent to insects, thanks to their essential oils, which means they can be grown naturally. This makes chia seeds a ...fantastic choice for the planet.🌏
▶️ Learn more about this tiny yet, mighty ingredient that can make a positive impact on your diet and the environment!
735 million people go #hungry around the world, a number which has been consistently high in recent years and increasing‼️The latest @IFPRI report highlights that sustainable #healthy diets are key to promoting health and well-being.
Healthy diets provide essential #nutrients to ...“promote all dimensions of an individual’s health and well-being, and are accessible, affordable, safe, and equitable while being culturally acceptable and causing low environmental pressure and impact.”
💚 Check out the IFPRI report to learn more, link in bio.
🌍The @AfricanUnion sought independent memos for the #CAADP Post Malabo Agenda. Together with partners, we recommend prioritising #beans and #pulses to accelerate food security & nutrition, economic empowerment, and #SDG2. Full memo: #BeansisHow.
Over 20% of Africa's 1.3 bn people faced hunger in 2022. With the pop. projected to reach 2.5 bn by 2050, chefs, policy makers & farmers are meeting in Senegal to explore the opportunities in ancient crops to feed the growing population. #GoodFood4All @SOS_SAHEL_ @ChefPierreThiam
Dr. @LeenaHoffmann of @SOS_Sahel sets the stage at Africa Days, highlighting the vast potential of forgotten crops to enhance nutrition and livelihoods across Africa and beyond. #GoodFood4All.
📣 Don't miss our webinar tomorrow, June 27th! We'll be discussing the recently published Global Resilience Report, a collaborative effort by @UNICEF, @WFP, and #ST4N.