Sam highlights the cultural relevance and benefits of Melwa to the Bagisu people of Mbale. Embracing traditional foods isn’t merely about satisfying our taste buds; it’s about honoring our heritage, age-old delicacies and recipes passed down through generations, celebrating diversity, maintaining a deep connection to our roots and safeguarding the soul of our communities.
Every July, the annual #AfricanCITYFOODmonth campaign highlights diverse, innovative and evolving African urban food systems. The campaign provides a platform for insight, learning opportunities and support for local governments and food system stakeholders who are interested in shaping sustainable, nutritious and inclusive food systems.
Hear from our #AfriFOODlinks cities about how the project hopes to transform urban food systems through cross-continental knowledge-sharing. #AfriFOODlinks is generously funded by the European Union, and coordinated by ICLEI Africa. #ThroughFood #FOOD2030EU
