Shows
The Food ChainThe growth of food banks in AfricaFood banks have operated for decades in North America and Europe. They are generally operated as non profits, connecting food businesses that have waste with individuals, families and charities that need food. In 2006 there was just one African food bank in Egypt. A second opened in South Africa in 2009. Today there are around twenty five across the continent. In this programme we look at how African countries have adapted food banks to their needs, and hear how they address criticisms that the food bank model itself is flawed when it comes to addressing food poverty. 2023-02-1631 min
Life HappensIN AFRICA - FOOD SECURITY IN AFRICAN CITIES NEEDS A FRESH APPROACH - OUR BOOK SETS OUT THE ISSUESGUEST: GARETH HAYSOM – RESEARCHER AT THE AT THE AFRICA CENTRE OF CITIES2021-06-0724 min
“Bee There. Do That.”An Empty Plate, Social Justice & Ancient Grains"Food is the foundation of Social Justice. That's why the right to food is enshrined in the constitution." - Dr. Tracy Ledger, Author, An Empty Plate"You have text, where we read Shaka Zulu's mother was saying people shouldn't be given sorghum, because if you give them sorghum they're going to be very happy..." - Nutritionist, Mpho Tshukudu, Author, Eat Ting"...for a while, food wasn't really part of our work. It was around urban governance, it was around energy, water, climate change...but the African Centre for Cities did some work and found very hi...2019-07-2520 min