Our Members
The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) is a vibrant, Pan-African coalition of networks and organisations committed to advancing food sovereignty and agroecology across the continent. Our membership spans a broad spectrum – including farmers’ organisations, pastoralist and fisherfolk associations, indigenous peoples’ groups, women and youth movements, consumer organisations, civil society networks, faith-based institutions and environmental advocates.
There are three membership categories: Core Members, Associate Members and Friends of AFSA. The Alliance connects over 48 member networks active in 50 African countries, all working toward the shared goal of transforming Africa’s food systems through African-led solutions. Becoming a member means joining a powerful continental platform that amplifies local struggles, fosters solidarity and influences policy at national, regional and global levels.
AFSA invites networks, movements and organisations across Africa to join the Alliance, share their experiences and strengthen the movement for food sovereignty and agroecology in Africa. Together, we can grow a just, resilient and sovereign African food future.
The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) is a vibrant, Pan-African coalition of networks and organisations committed to advancing food sovereignty and agroecology across the continent. Our membership spans a broad spectrum – including farmers’ organisations, pastoralist and fisherfolk associations, indigenous peoples’ groups, women and youth movements, consumer organisations, civil society networks, faith-based institutions and environmental advocates.
There are three membership categories: Core Members, Associate Members and Friends of AFSA. The Alliance connects over 48 member networks active in 50 African countries, all working toward the shared goal of transforming Africa’s food systems through African-led solutions. Becoming a member means joining a powerful continental platform that amplifies local struggles, fosters solidarity and influences policy at national, regional and global levels.
AFSA invites networks, movements and organisations across Africa to join the Alliance, share their experiences and strengthen the movement for food sovereignty and agroecology in Africa. Together, we can grow a just, resilient and sovereign African food future.
African Biodiversity Network (ABN)
ABN is a regional network of individuals and organisations seeking African solutions to the ecological and socio-economic challenges that face the continent. Conceived in 1996, ABN empowers Africans to voice their views on issues like seed sovereignty, biodiversity protection and genetic engineering. It pioneers culturally centred approaches to social and ecological challenges through sharing experiences, co-developing methodologies and creating a united African voice.
African Centre for Biodiversity (ACB)
ACB is a leading research and advocacy organisation advancing food sovereignty and ecological justice across Africa. Established in 2004, ACB promotes equal access to natural resources, challenges GMOs and corporate control of agriculture and fosters agroecological transitions rooted in social justice. Its work spans East and Southern Africa, producing influential research, campaigns and advocacy for biodiversity conservation.
Association Ouest Africaine pour le Développement de la Pêche Artisanale (ADEPA/WADAF)
Association Ouest Africaine pour le Développement de la Pêche Artisanale (ADEPA/WADAF)
ADEPA/WADAF unites 13 professional artisanal fisheries organisations across 16 West African countries. Created in 1992, ADEPA promotes sustainable artisanal fisheries, strengthens professional organisations and advocates for inclusive policies that protect the rights and livelihoods of fishing communities.
Civil Society Agrarian Partnership (CSAP)
CSAP is a regional network promoting equitable land governance, sustainable agriculture and community-driven solutions. It builds partnerships among farmers, CSOs and policymakers to advance food sovereignty and agroecological practices across Africa.
Comparing and Supporting Endogenous Development (COMPAS Africa)
COMPAS Africa is a capacity-building initiative that develops and mainstreams endogenous development methodologies based on rural peoples’ worldviews and indigenous knowledge. Operating across Africa, it supports NGOs and community organisations to integrate traditional knowledge into development, shaping policy and academic curricula while strengthening locally led innovation.
Coalition pour la Protection du Patrimoine Génétique Africain (COPAGEN)
COPAGEN brings together farmers’ organisations, unions, women and youth groups, academics and NGOs from ten West African countries. COPAGEN defends farmers’ rights, opposes GMOs and promotes food sovereignty through advocacy, training and policy engagement to protect Africa’s genetic heritage and biodiversity.
Comité Ouest Africain de Semences Paysannes (COASP)
COASP unites farmers’ organisations across eight West African countries to protect and promote peasant seed systems. Based in Senegal, COASP organises training, seed fairs and farmer exchanges to strengthen seed sovereignty, agroecology and regional collaboration for resilient farming systems.
Eastern and Southern Africa Small Scale Farmers Forum (ESAFF)
ESAFF is a regional network of smallholder farmers in 13 African countries, advocating for policies and practices that reflect farmers’ needs and aspirations. Since its founding in 2002, ESAFF has championed agroecology, farmer empowerment and sustainable agriculture, amplifying the voices of small-scale farmers in regional and global policy spaces.
Eastern and Southern African Pastoralist Network (ESAPN)
ESAPN is a consortium of pastoralist organisations, groups and institutions across Eastern and Southern Africa. It empowers pastoralists to sustainably manage resources, enhance livelihoods and influence policies. ESAPN promotes pastoralism as a key pillar of sustainable food systems, cultural preservation and climate resilience in the region.
Faith & Justice Network of the Mano River Basin (FJN)
FJN mobilises faith-based organisations across Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea and Côte d’Ivoire to promote peace, social justice and agroecology. It empowers communities to restore livelihoods and ecological balance through values-driven action.
Fellowship of Christian Councils and Churches in West Africa (FECCIWA)
FECCIWA is a regional community of national Christian councils and churches from 13 West African countries. It advocates for peace, human rights, good governance and food justice through faith-based action. FECCIWA promotes sustainable agriculture and eco-justice while strengthening moral leadership and social responsibility across the region.
Friends of the Earth Africa (FoEA)
FoEA brings together environmental justice organisations across Africa, forming part of the global Friends of the Earth network. It campaigns against destructive extractive industries, GMOs and agrofuels while promoting food sovereignty, renewable energy and community-based resource management.
Groundswell West Africa (GWA)
GWA catalyses the transition to ecologically sound farming and food systems. Through farmer-to-farmer learning, women’s empowerment and community-based enterprises, GWA supports 25,000 smallholders to restore degraded lands and strengthen local food systems in Senegal, Ghana, Mali and Burkina Faso.
Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF)
HOMEF is an ecological think tank and advocacy organisation based in Nigeria. It focuses on fossil politics, hunger politics and knowledge creation for ecological justice. HOMEF challenges neoliberal exploitation, defends communities’ rights to land and food and promotes agroecology as a path to environmental and social transformation.
Indigenous Peoples of Africa Coordinating Committee (IPACC)
IPACC is a network of 135 Indigenous peoples’ organisations across 20 African countries, representing diverse cultures and regions. It amplifies Indigenous voices in policy spaces, advocating for human rights, land and climate justice and the recognition of traditional knowledge in sustainable resource management.
Inades Formation
Inades-Formation has over five decades of experience supporting family farming, sustainable resource management and inclusive governance. Operating in 10 African countries, it strengthens local communities to design and lead their own development, grounded in solidarity and ecological stewardship.
La Via Campesina Africa (LVC Africa)
LVC Africa unites millions of peasants, small and medium farmers, landless people and agricultural workers from 15 African countries. It defends small-scale sustainable agriculture and resists corporate agribusiness, advocating for food sovereignty, social justice and dignity for rural communities.
Nous Sommes La Solution (NSS)
NSS is a Pan-African movement of rural women farmers from 14 West African countries promoting food sovereignty, seed saving and agroecology. It empowers women as custodians of traditional knowledge and leaders in transforming food systems.
Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM) Association
PELUM Association is a network of over 250 civil society organisations across 10 African countries promoting participatory ecological land use. It strengthens farmers’ capacity, supports indigenous food systems, advocates for seed and food security and promotes gender equality in sustainable agriculture.
Plate-forme Régionale des Organisations Paysannes d’Afrique Centrale (PROPAC)
PROPAC unites national farmers’ platforms from 10 Central African countries to influence agricultural policy and improve rural livelihoods. It promotes family farming, farmer organisation and advocacy for sustainable agricultural development and poverty reduction across Central Africa.
Regional Schools and Colleges Permaculture Programme (ReSCOPE)
ReSCOPE supports schools and colleges in Southern and Eastern Africa to implement sustainable land use and agroecology education. By integrating permaculture into learning environments, ReSCOPE nurtures young environmental stewards and develops food-secure, climate-resilient communities.
Rural Women’s Assembly (RWA)
RWA is a self-organised movement of rural women across eight SADC countries. It mobilises women farmers to fight for land, seed and food sovereignty, gender justice and ecological farming, amplifying their voices in regional and global decision-making spaces.
Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI)
SAFCEI is a multi-faith organisation promoting eco-justice and sustainable living across Southern Africa. It mobilises faith leaders and communities to address environmental degradation, climate change and ethical leadership, rooted in spiritual and moral responsibility toward the Earth.
l'Organisation Africaine des Consommateurs (OAC)
OAC is the Pan-African body representing consumer interests across the continent. Established in 2015, it empowers citizens to claim their rights, promotes fair trade and advocates for sustainable consumption and environmental justice.
World Neighbors
World Neighbors is an international organisation working across Africa, Asia and Latin America to end hunger and poverty. It empowers rural communities to achieve self-reliance through training in agroecology, literacy, health and environmental protection.
Zambia Alliance for Agroecology and Biodiversity (ZAAB)
ZAAB is a national alliance of civil society, faith-based and research organisations advocating for agroecology and biodiversity protection in Zambia. It promotes sustainable food systems, policy reform and farmers’ rights to food sovereignty and ecological resilience.
African Biodiversity Network (ABN)
ABN is a regional network of individuals and organisations seeking African solutions to the ecological and socio-economic challenges that face the continent. Conceived in 1996, ABN empowers Africans to voice their views on issues like seed sovereignty, biodiversity protection and genetic engineering. It pioneers culturally centred approaches to social and ecological challenges through sharing experiences, co-developing methodologies and creating a united African voice.
African Centre for Biodiversity (ACB)
ACB is a leading research and advocacy organisation advancing food sovereignty and ecological justice across Africa. Established in 2004, ACB promotes equal access to natural resources, challenges GMOs and corporate control of agriculture and fosters agroecological transitions rooted in social justice. Its work spans East and Southern Africa, producing influential research, campaigns and advocacy for biodiversity conservation.
Association Ouest Africaine pour le Développement de la Pêche Artisanale (ADEPA/WADAF)
Association Ouest Africaine pour le Développement de la Pêche Artisanale (ADEPA/WADAF)
ADEPA/WADAF unites 13 professional artisanal fisheries organisations across 16 West African countries. Created in 1992, ADEPA promotes sustainable artisanal fisheries, strengthens professional organisations and advocates for inclusive policies that protect the rights and livelihoods of fishing communities.
Civil Society Agrarian Partnership (CSAP)
CSAP is a regional network promoting equitable land governance, sustainable agriculture and community-driven solutions. It builds partnerships among farmers, CSOs and policymakers to advance food sovereignty and agroecological practices across Africa.
Comparing and Supporting Endogenous Development (COMPAS Africa)
COMPAS Africa is a capacity-building initiative that develops and mainstreams endogenous development methodologies based on rural peoples’ worldviews and indigenous knowledge. Operating across Africa, it supports NGOs and community organisations to integrate traditional knowledge into development, shaping policy and academic curricula while strengthening locally led innovation.
Coalition pour la Protection du Patrimoine Génétique Africain (COPAGEN)
COPAGEN brings together farmers’ organisations, unions, women and youth groups, academics and NGOs from ten West African countries. COPAGEN defends farmers’ rights, opposes GMOs and promotes food sovereignty through advocacy, training and policy engagement to protect Africa’s genetic heritage and biodiversity.
Comité Ouest Africain de Semences Paysannes (COASP)
COASP unites farmers’ organisations across eight West African countries to protect and promote peasant seed systems. Based in Senegal, COASP organises training, seed fairs and farmer exchanges to strengthen seed sovereignty, agroecology and regional collaboration for resilient farming systems.
Eastern and Southern Africa Small Scale Farmers Forum (ESAFF)
ESAFF is a regional network of smallholder farmers in 13 African countries, advocating for policies and practices that reflect farmers’ needs and aspirations. Since its founding in 2002, ESAFF has championed agroecology, farmer empowerment and sustainable agriculture, amplifying the voices of small-scale farmers in regional and global policy spaces.
Eastern and Southern African Pastoralist Network (ESAPN)
ESAPN is a consortium of pastoralist organisations, groups and institutions across Eastern and Southern Africa. It empowers pastoralists to sustainably manage resources, enhance livelihoods and influence policies. ESAPN promotes pastoralism as a key pillar of sustainable food systems, cultural preservation and climate resilience in the region.
Faith & Justice Network of the Mano River Basin (FJN)
FJN mobilises faith-based organisations across Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea and Côte d’Ivoire to promote peace, social justice and agroecology. It empowers communities to restore livelihoods and ecological balance through values-driven action.
Fellowship of Christian Councils and Churches in West Africa (FECCIWA)
FECCIWA is a regional community of national Christian councils and churches from 13 West African countries. It advocates for peace, human rights, good governance and food justice through faith-based action. FECCIWA promotes sustainable agriculture and eco-justice while strengthening moral leadership and social responsibility across the region.
Friends of the Earth Africa (FoEA)
FoEA brings together environmental justice organisations across Africa, forming part of the global Friends of the Earth network. It campaigns against destructive extractive industries, GMOs and agrofuels while promoting food sovereignty, renewable energy and community-based resource management.
Groundswell West Africa (GWA)
GWA catalyses the transition to ecologically sound farming and food systems. Through farmer-to-farmer learning, women’s empowerment and community-based enterprises, GWA supports 25,000 smallholders to restore degraded lands and strengthen local food systems in Senegal, Ghana, Mali and Burkina Faso.
Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF)
HOMEF is an ecological think tank and advocacy organisation based in Nigeria. It focuses on fossil politics, hunger politics and knowledge creation for ecological justice. HOMEF challenges neoliberal exploitation, defends communities’ rights to land and food and promotes agroecology as a path to environmental and social transformation.
Indigenous Peoples of Africa Coordinating Committee (IPACC)
IPACC is a network of 135 Indigenous peoples’ organisations across 20 African countries, representing diverse cultures and regions. It amplifies Indigenous voices in policy spaces, advocating for human rights, land and climate justice and the recognition of traditional knowledge in sustainable resource management.
Inades Formation
Inades-Formation has over five decades of experience supporting family farming, sustainable resource management and inclusive governance. Operating in 10 African countries, it strengthens local communities to design and lead their own development, grounded in solidarity and ecological stewardship.
La Via Campesina Africa (LVC Africa)
LVC Africa unites millions of peasants, small and medium farmers, landless people and agricultural workers from 15 African countries. It defends small-scale sustainable agriculture and resists corporate agribusiness, advocating for food sovereignty, social justice and dignity for rural communities.
Nous Sommes La Solution (NSS)
NSS is a Pan-African movement of rural women farmers from 14 West African countries promoting food sovereignty, seed saving and agroecology. It empowers women as custodians of traditional knowledge and leaders in transforming food systems.
Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM) Association
PELUM Association is a network of over 250 civil society organisations across 10 African countries promoting participatory ecological land use. It strengthens farmers’ capacity, supports indigenous food systems, advocates for seed and food security and promotes gender equality in sustainable agriculture.
Plate-forme Régionale des Organisations Paysannes d’Afrique Centrale (PROPAC)
PROPAC unites national farmers’ platforms from 10 Central African countries to influence agricultural policy and improve rural livelihoods. It promotes family farming, farmer organisation and advocacy for sustainable agricultural development and poverty reduction across Central Africa.
Regional Schools and Colleges Permaculture Programme (ReSCOPE)
ReSCOPE supports schools and colleges in Southern and Eastern Africa to implement sustainable land use and agroecology education. By integrating permaculture into learning environments, ReSCOPE nurtures young environmental stewards and develops food-secure, climate-resilient communities.
Rural Women’s Assembly (RWA)
RWA is a self-organised movement of rural women across eight SADC countries. It mobilises women farmers to fight for land, seed and food sovereignty, gender justice and ecological farming, amplifying their voices in regional and global decision-making spaces.
Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI)
SAFCEI is a multi-faith organisation promoting eco-justice and sustainable living across Southern Africa. It mobilises faith leaders and communities to address environmental degradation, climate change and ethical leadership, rooted in spiritual and moral responsibility toward the Earth.
l'Organisation Africaine des Consommateurs (OAC)
OAC is the Pan-African body representing consumer interests across the continent. Established in 2015, it empowers citizens to claim their rights, promotes fair trade and advocates for sustainable consumption and environmental justice.
World Neighbors
World Neighbors is an international organisation working across Africa, Asia and Latin America to end hunger and poverty. It empowers rural communities to achieve self-reliance through training in agroecology, literacy, health and environmental protection.
Zambia Alliance for Agroecology and Biodiversity (ZAAB)
ZAAB is a national alliance of civil society, faith-based and research organisations advocating for agroecology and biodiversity protection in Zambia. It promotes sustainable food systems, policy reform and farmers’ rights to food sovereignty and ecological resilience.
Biodiversity and Biosafety Association of Kenya (BIBA Kenya)
BIBA Kenya is a network of 57 organisations advancing seed sovereignty, agroecology and biodiversity protection. It trains small-scale farmers, organises community seed fairs and campaigns against GMOs while promoting policies that support sustainable and safe food systems.
Consortium for Climate Change Ethiopia (CCC-E)
CCC-E unites Ethiopian organisations to build climate resilience through community-led adaptation, indigenous knowledge and sustainable resource management. It advocates for people-centred climate policies that restore ecosystems and livelihoods.
Dynamic for Agroecological Transition in Senegal (DyTAES)
DyTAES is a national platform leading Senegal’s agroecological transition. It connects farmers, CSOs, researchers and government actors to promote policies that embed agroecology in national strategies for sustainable food systems.
Farmers Union Network-Liberia (FUNL)
FUNL represents over 55,000 farmers across Liberia, uniting cooperatives and federations to promote sustainable agriculture, farmer training and policy advocacy. Its motto, “Agriculture is our wisest pursuit”, reflects its dedication to empowering rural producers.
Fédération Agroécologique du Bénin (FAEB)
FAEB unites organisations and individuals practising agroecology in Benin. It promotes training, advocacy and education to embed agroecology in national policies and inspire future generations to adopt sustainable farming practices.
Institut Panafricain pour la Citoyenneté, les Consommateurs et le Développement (CICODEV Africa)
CICODEV Africa promotes citizen and consumer rights across Africa through research, advocacy and education. It builds awareness about the social and environmental impact of consumption choices and campaigns for inclusive, sustainable development.
National Alliance for Agroecology Gambia (NAAG)
NAAG champions agroecology and organic farming to build sustainable and inclusive food systems in The Gambia. It empowers farmers through training and advocacy, prioritising women, youth and persons with disabilities, while resisting corporate control of natural resources.
Population Health and Environment Ethiopia Consortium (PHEEC)
PHEEC integrates human well-being and ecosystem health through programs linking family planning, resource management and climate resilience. It promotes agroecology as a holistic model for sustainable development in Ethiopia.
Réseau Africain pour le Droit à l'Alimentation (RAPDA –Togo)
RAPDA–Togo promotes the right to food through policy advocacy, governance initiatives and grassroots action. It strengthens local organisations and supports citizens’ movements to secure food sovereignty and equitable access to nutritious food.
Réseau des Acteurs du Développement Durable (RADD)
RADD is a West African network promoting environmental protection and sustainable agriculture. It strengthens collaboration among communities, policymakers and youth to scale agroecological practices and climate resilience.
Rwanda Climate Change and Development Network (RCCDN)
RCCDN brings together civil society, research institutions and communities in Rwanda to advocate for climate-resilient, agroecological food systems. It promotes biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihoods through climate action.
Rwanda Organic Agriculture Movement (ROAM)
ROAM is an umbrella organisation of stakeholders in the sector of Agroecology/organic sector in Rwanda with a mission of promoting agroecology/organic as a way of farming to sustain the health of soil, people and the environment.
Seed Savers Network Kenya (SSNK)
SSNK empowers farmers to conserve and exchange indigenous seeds, promoting biodiversity and seed sovereignty. It strengthens farmer networks to resist GMOs and preserve traditional seed knowledge across Kenya.
Shirikisho La Vyama Vya Wakulima Tanzania (SHIWAKUTA)
SHIWAKUTA is a federation of small-scale farmers in Tanzania promoting agroecology, market access and cooperative leadership. It advocates for fair agricultural policies and strengthens rural livelihoods through sustainable practices.
Société Civile Environnementale et Agro Rurale du Congo (SOCEARUCO)
SOCEARUCO, based in the DRC, promotes community-led environmental protection and agroecology. It empowers farmers through training and advocacy to restore ecosystems and strengthen local food systems.
Tanzania Alliance for Biodiversity (TABIO)
TABIO unites civil society and private organisations to conserve agricultural biodiversity and promote food sovereignty in Tanzania. It advances farmers’ rights, sustainable farming and citizen participation in environmental decision-making.
Union of Ethiopian Women and Children Association (UEWCA)
UEWCA is a national umbrella organisation in Ethiopia advancing women’s and children’s rights. It integrates agroecology into empowerment programs, helping women farmers secure land, improve nutrition and strengthen food sovereignty.
Zambia Alliance for Agroecology and Biodiversity (ZAAB)
ZAAB is a countrywide alliance promoting agroecology and biodiversity protection in Zambia. It unites CSOs, faith-based and research institutions to advance sustainable food systems and ecological resilience.
Biodiversity and Biosafety Association of Kenya (BIBA Kenya)
BIBA Kenya is a network of 57 organisations advancing seed sovereignty, agroecology and biodiversity protection. It trains small-scale farmers, organises community seed fairs and campaigns against GMOs while promoting policies that support sustainable and safe food systems.
Consortium for Climate Change Ethiopia (CCC-E)
CCC-E unites Ethiopian organisations to build climate resilience through community-led adaptation, indigenous knowledge and sustainable resource management. It advocates for people-centred climate policies that restore ecosystems and livelihoods.
Dynamic for Agroecological Transition in Senegal (DyTAES)
DyTAES is a national platform leading Senegal’s agroecological transition. It connects farmers, CSOs, researchers and government actors to promote policies that embed agroecology in national strategies for sustainable food systems.
Farmers Union Network-Liberia (FUNL)
FUNL represents over 55,000 farmers across Liberia, uniting cooperatives and federations to promote sustainable agriculture, farmer training and policy advocacy. Its motto, “Agriculture is our wisest pursuit”, reflects its dedication to empowering rural producers.
Fédération Agroécologique du Bénin (FAEB)
FAEB unites organisations and individuals practising agroecology in Benin. It promotes training, advocacy and education to embed agroecology in national policies and inspire future generations to adopt sustainable farming practices.
Institut Panafricain pour la Citoyenneté, les Consommateurs et le Développement (CICODEV Africa)
CICODEV Africa promotes citizen and consumer rights across Africa through research, advocacy and education. It builds awareness about the social and environmental impact of consumption choices and campaigns for inclusive, sustainable development.
National Alliance for Agroecology Gambia (NAAG)
NAAG champions agroecology and organic farming to build sustainable and inclusive food systems in The Gambia. It empowers farmers through training and advocacy, prioritising women, youth and persons with disabilities, while resisting corporate control of natural resources.
Population Health and Environment Ethiopia Consortium (PHEEC)
PHEEC integrates human well-being and ecosystem health through programs linking family planning, resource management and climate resilience. It promotes agroecology as a holistic model for sustainable development in Ethiopia.
Réseau Africain pour le Droit à l'Alimentation (RAPDA –Togo)
RAPDA–Togo promotes the right to food through policy advocacy, governance initiatives and grassroots action. It strengthens local organisations and supports citizens’ movements to secure food sovereignty and equitable access to nutritious food.
Réseau des Acteurs du Développement Durable (RADD)
RADD is a West African network promoting environmental protection and sustainable agriculture. It strengthens collaboration among communities, policymakers and youth to scale agroecological practices and climate resilience.
Rwanda Climate Change and Development Network (RCCDN)
RCCDN brings together civil society, research institutions and communities in Rwanda to advocate for climate-resilient, agroecological food systems. It promotes biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihoods through climate action.
Rwanda Organic Agriculture Movement (ROAM)
ROAM is an umbrella organisation of stakeholders in the sector of Agroecology/organic sector in Rwanda with a mission of promoting agroecology/organic as a way of farming to sustain the health of soil, people and the environment.
Seed Savers Network Kenya (SSNK)
SSNK empowers farmers to conserve and exchange indigenous seeds, promoting biodiversity and seed sovereignty. It strengthens farmer networks to resist GMOs and preserve traditional seed knowledge across Kenya.
Shirikisho La Vyama Vya Wakulima Tanzania (SHIWAKUTA)
SHIWAKUTA is a federation of small-scale farmers in Tanzania promoting agroecology, market access and cooperative leadership. It advocates for fair agricultural policies and strengthens rural livelihoods through sustainable practices.
Société Civile Environnementale et Agro Rurale du Congo (SOCEARUCO)
SOCEARUCO, based in the DRC, promotes community-led environmental protection and agroecology. It empowers farmers through training and advocacy to restore ecosystems and strengthen local food systems.
Tanzania Alliance for Biodiversity (TABIO)
TABIO unites civil society and private organisations to conserve agricultural biodiversity and promote food sovereignty in Tanzania. It advances farmers’ rights, sustainable farming and citizen participation in environmental decision-making.
Union of Ethiopian Women and Children Association (UEWCA)
UEWCA is a national umbrella organisation in Ethiopia advancing women’s and children’s rights. It integrates agroecology into empowerment programs, helping women farmers secure land, improve nutrition and strengthen food sovereignty.
Zambia Alliance for Agroecology and Biodiversity (ZAAB)
ZAAB is a countrywide alliance promoting agroecology and biodiversity protection in Zambia. It unites CSOs, faith-based and research institutions to advance sustainable food systems and ecological resilience.
Broederlijk Delen
Broederlijk Delen advocate for systemic change, using redistribution as a key tool. Working closely with partners in Africa and Latin America, they join forces to advance social and environmental justice and support communities in maintaining or regaining control over resources and food systems.
Community Alliance for Global Justice (CAGJ)
AGRA Watch is a campaign of the CAGJ that challenges corporate-driven agricultural models promoted by powerful global actors. Partnering with African movements, it advocates for agroecological, indigenous and just alternatives that protect farmers’ rights and food sovereignty.
OCEANA
Oceana is the largest international advocacy organisation dedicated solely to ocean conservation. We win science-based policies in important coastal countries that rebuild abundant and biodiverse oceans.
Ripple Effect
Ripple Effect (formerly Send a Cow) works across East and Southern Africa to transform smallholder farming through agroecology, gender inclusion and entrepreneurship. Its programs enable families to achieve lasting food security and prosperity.
Broederlijk Delen
Broederlijk Delen advocate for systemic change, using redistribution as a key tool. Working closely with partners in Africa and Latin America, they join forces to advance social and environmental justice and support communities in maintaining or regaining control over resources and food systems.
Community Alliance for Global Justice (CAGJ)
AGRA Watch is a campaign of the CAGJ that challenges corporate-driven agricultural models promoted by powerful global actors. Partnering with African movements, it advocates for agroecological, indigenous and just alternatives that protect farmers’ rights and food sovereignty.
OCEANA
Oceana is the largest international advocacy organisation dedicated solely to ocean conservation. We win science-based policies in important coastal countries that rebuild abundant and biodiverse oceans.
Ripple Effect
Ripple Effect (formerly Send a Cow) works across East and Southern Africa to transform smallholder farming through agroecology, gender inclusion and entrepreneurship. Its programs enable families to achieve lasting food security and prosperity.
John Wilson
John is a versatile facilitator and advocate in East and Southern Africa, maintaining strong ties to West Africa. He has collaborated with various organisations at multiple levels – from community-based groups to regional and continental networks – to bolster the food sovereignty movement in Africa. His emphasis is progressively shifting towards nurturing and enhancing collaboration within strategic endeavours related to agroecology and food sovereignty. Currently, he serves as the Chair of AFSA’s Citizen and Agroecology Working Group. Having worked independently since 1999, John has taken on diverse roles throughout his journey. Currently, he sits on the Agroecology Fund’s advisory board and offers organisational support to small local NGOs in Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe, backed by the Tudor Trust. In a more recent development, he has become a co-convenor of the emerging Water School Africa. John is an honorary member of AFSA and he is also celebrated with recent recognition as an elder within the African Biodiversity Network and PELUM-Zimbabwe.
Mamadou Goïta
Mamadou is a member of the IPES-Food panel, the executive director of the Institute for Research and Promotion of Alternatives in Development (IRPAD) and a development socio-economist and specialist in education and training systems. He works closely with farmers’ organisations in Africa and other continents. He has been executive secretary of ROPPA (West Africa Farmers and Producers Organisation). Prior to his position at IRPAD, he worked in West Africa with UNICEF, UNDP, OXFAM-Belgium and ACORD. He is a founding member of COPAGEN (the Coalition to Protect African Genetic Heritage) and a founding and honorary member of the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA). He has also worked as academic support for the UN Committee on World Food Security (CFS) Civil Society Mechanism Working Group on ‘smallholders’ access to markets’ (2016) and was director of CODESRIA’s Institute of Governance (2014). He currently sits on numerous international boards – including Afrique Verte International, More & Better network, Global Green Grants, Enda Pronat and IED Africa. He is a member of several African networks (Pan-African Network in the Defense of Migrants’ Rights (PANiDMR), African Development Bank’s CSOs coalition, AIMES and POSCAO. He teaches at different universities and has an integrated agroecological farm in Mali.
John Wilson
John is a versatile facilitator and advocate in East and Southern Africa, maintaining strong ties to West Africa. He has collaborated with various organisations at multiple levels – from community-based groups to regional and continental networks – to bolster the food sovereignty movement in Africa. His emphasis is progressively shifting towards nurturing and enhancing collaboration within strategic endeavours related to agroecology and food sovereignty. Currently, he serves as the Chair of AFSA’s Citizen and Agroecology Working Group. Having worked independently since 1999, John has taken on diverse roles throughout his journey. Currently, he sits on the Agroecology Fund’s advisory board and offers organisational support to small local NGOs in Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe, backed by the Tudor Trust. In a more recent development, he has become a co-convenor of the emerging Water School Africa. John is an honorary member of AFSA and he is also celebrated with recent recognition as an elder within the African Biodiversity Network and PELUM-Zimbabwe.
Mamadou Goïta
Mamadou is a member of the IPES-Food panel, the executive director of the Institute for Research and Promotion of Alternatives in Development (IRPAD) and a development socio-economist and specialist in education and training systems. He works closely with farmers’ organisations in Africa and other continents. He has been executive secretary of ROPPA (West Africa Farmers and Producers Organisation). Prior to his position at IRPAD, he worked in West Africa with UNICEF, UNDP, OXFAM-Belgium and ACORD. He is a founding member of COPAGEN (the Coalition to Protect African Genetic Heritage) and a founding and honorary member of the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA). He has also worked as academic support for the UN Committee on World Food Security (CFS) Civil Society Mechanism Working Group on ‘smallholders’ access to markets’ (2016) and was director of CODESRIA’s Institute of Governance (2014). He currently sits on numerous international boards – including Afrique Verte International, More & Better network, Global Green Grants, Enda Pronat and IED Africa. He is a member of several African networks (Pan-African Network in the Defense of Migrants’ Rights (PANiDMR), African Development Bank’s CSOs coalition, AIMES and POSCAO. He teaches at different universities and has an integrated agroecological farm in Mali.
Core Members
ABN
African Biodiversity Network (ABN)
ABN is a regional network of individuals and organisations seeking African solutions to the ecological and socio-economic challenges that face the continent. Conceived in 1996, ABN empowers Africans to voice their views on issues like seed sovereignty, biodiversity protection and genetic engineering. It pioneers culturally centred approaches to social and ecological challenges through sharing experiences, co-developing methodologies and creating a united African voice.
ACB
African Centre for Biodiversity (ACB)
ACB is a leading research and advocacy organisation advancing food sovereignty and ecological justice across Africa. Established in 2004, ACB promotes equal access to natural resources, challenges GMOs and corporate control of agriculture and fosters agroecological transitions rooted in social justice. Its work spans East and Southern Africa, producing influential research, campaigns and advocacy for biodiversity conservation.
ADEPA/WADAF
Association Ouest Africaine pour le Développement de la Pêche Artisanale (ADEPA/WADAF)
ADEPA/WADAF unites 13 professional artisanal fisheries organisations across 16 West African countries. Created in 1992, ADEPA promotes sustainable artisanal fisheries, strengthens professional organisations and advocates for inclusive policies that protect the rights and livelihoods of fishing communities.
CSAP
Civil Society Agrarian Partnership (CSAP)
CSAP is a regional network promoting equitable land governance, sustainable agriculture and community-driven solutions. It builds partnerships among farmers, CSOs and policymakers to advance food sovereignty and agroecological practices across Africa.
COMPAS Africa
Comparing and Supporting Endogenous Development (COMPAS Africa)
COMPAS Africa is a capacity-building initiative that develops and mainstreams endogenous development methodologies based on rural peoples’ worldviews and indigenous knowledge. Operating across Africa, it supports NGOs and community organisations to integrate traditional knowledge into development, shaping policy and academic curricula while strengthening locally led innovation.
COPAGEN
Coalition pour la Protection du Patrimoine Génétique Africain (COPAGEN)
COPAGEN brings together farmers’ organisations, unions, women and youth groups, academics and NGOs from ten West African countries. COPAGEN defends farmers’ rights, opposes GMOs and promotes food sovereignty through advocacy, training and policy engagement to protect Africa’s genetic heritage and biodiversity.
COASP
Comité Ouest Africain de Semences Paysannes (COASP)
COASP unites farmers’ organisations across eight West African countries to protect and promote peasant seed systems. Based in Senegal, COASP organises training, seed fairs and farmer exchanges to strengthen seed sovereignty, agroecology and regional collaboration for resilient farming systems.
ESAFF
Eastern and Southern Africa Small Scale Farmers Forum (ESAFF)
ESAFF is a regional network of smallholder farmers in 13 African countries, advocating for policies and practices that reflect farmers’ needs and aspirations. Since its founding in 2002, ESAFF has championed agroecology, farmer empowerment and sustainable agriculture, amplifying the voices of small-scale farmers in regional and global policy spaces.
ESAPN
Eastern and Southern African Pastoralist Network (ESAPN)
ESAPN is a consortium of pastoralist organisations, groups and institutions across Eastern and Southern Africa. It empowers pastoralists to sustainably manage resources, enhance livelihoods and influence policies. ESAPN promotes pastoralism as a key pillar of sustainable food systems, cultural preservation and climate resilience in the region.
FJN
Faith & Justice Network of the Mano River Basin (FJN)
FJN mobilises faith-based organisations across Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea and Côte d’Ivoire to promote peace, social justice and agroecology. It empowers communities to restore livelihoods and ecological balance through values-driven action.
FECCIWA
Fellowship of Christian Councils and Churches in West Africa (FECCIWA)
FECCIWA is a regional community of national Christian councils and churches from 13 West African countries. It advocates for peace, human rights, good governance and food justice through faith-based action. FECCIWA promotes sustainable agriculture and eco-justice while strengthening moral leadership and social responsibility across the region.
FoEA
Friends of the Earth Africa (FoEA)
FoEA brings together environmental justice organisations across Africa, forming part of the global Friends of the Earth network. It campaigns against destructive extractive industries, GMOs and agrofuels while promoting food sovereignty, renewable energy and community-based resource management.
GWA
Groundswell West Africa (GWA)
GWA catalyses the transition to ecologically sound farming and food systems. Through farmer-to-farmer learning, women’s empowerment and community-based enterprises, GWA supports 25,000 smallholders to restore degraded lands and strengthen local food systems in Senegal, Ghana, Mali and Burkina Faso.
HOMEF
Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF)
HOMEF is an ecological think tank and advocacy organisation based in Nigeria. It focuses on fossil politics, hunger politics and knowledge creation for ecological justice. HOMEF challenges neoliberal exploitation, defends communities’ rights to land and food and promotes agroecology as a path to environmental and social transformation.
IPACC
Indigenous Peoples of Africa Coordinating Committee (IPACC)
IPACC is a network of 135 Indigenous peoples’ organisations across 20 African countries, representing diverse cultures and regions. It amplifies Indigenous voices in policy spaces, advocating for human rights, land and climate justice and the recognition of traditional knowledge in sustainable resource management.
Inades Formation
Inades Formation
Inades-Formation has over five decades of experience supporting family farming, sustainable resource management and inclusive governance. Operating in 10 African countries, it strengthens local communities to design and lead their own development, grounded in solidarity and ecological stewardship.
LVC Africa
La Via Campesina Africa (LVC Africa)
LVC Africa unites millions of peasants, small and medium farmers, landless people and agricultural workers from 15 African countries. It defends small-scale sustainable agriculture and resists corporate agribusiness, advocating for food sovereignty, social justice and dignity for rural communities.
NSS
Nous Sommes La Solution (NSS)
NSS is a Pan-African movement of rural women farmers from 14 West African countries promoting food sovereignty, seed saving and agroecology. It empowers women as custodians of traditional knowledge and leaders in transforming food systems.
PELUM Association
Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM) Association
PELUM Association is a network of over 250 civil society organisations across 10 African countries promoting participatory ecological land use. It strengthens farmers’ capacity, supports indigenous food systems, advocates for seed and food security and promotes gender equality in sustainable agriculture.
PROPAC
Plate-forme Régionale des Organisations Paysannes d’Afrique Centrale (PROPAC)
PROPAC unites national farmers’ platforms from 10 Central African countries to influence agricultural policy and improve rural livelihoods. It promotes family farming, farmer organisation and advocacy for sustainable agricultural development and poverty reduction across Central Africa.
ReSCOPE
Regional Schools and Colleges Permaculture Programme (ReSCOPE)
ReSCOPE supports schools and colleges in Southern and Eastern Africa to implement sustainable land use and agroecology education. By integrating permaculture into learning environments, ReSCOPE nurtures young environmental stewards and develops food-secure, climate-resilient communities.
RWA
Rural Women’s Assembly (RWA)
RWA is a self-organised movement of rural women across eight SADC countries. It mobilises women farmers to fight for land, seed and food sovereignty, gender justice and ecological farming, amplifying their voices in regional and global decision-making spaces.
SAFCEI
Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI)
SAFCEI is a multi-faith organisation promoting eco-justice and sustainable living across Southern Africa. It mobilises faith leaders and communities to address environmental degradation, climate change and ethical leadership, rooted in spiritual and moral responsibility toward the Earth.
OAC
l'Organisation Africaine des Consommateurs (OAC)
OAC is the Pan-African body representing consumer interests across the continent. Established in 2015, it empowers citizens to claim their rights, promotes fair trade and advocates for sustainable consumption and environmental justice.
World Neighbors
World Neighbors
World Neighbors is an international organisation working across Africa, Asia and Latin America to end hunger and poverty. It empowers rural communities to achieve self-reliance through training in agroecology, literacy, health and environmental protection.
ZAAB
Zambia Alliance for Agroecology and Biodiversity (ZAAB)
ZAAB is a national alliance of civil society, faith-based and research organisations advocating for agroecology and biodiversity protection in Zambia. It promotes sustainable food systems, policy reform and farmers’ rights to food sovereignty and ecological resilience.
Assosiate Members
BIBA Kenya
Biodiversity and Biosafety Association of Kenya (BIBA Kenya)
BIBA Kenya is a network of 57 organisations advancing seed sovereignty, agroecology and biodiversity protection. It trains small-scale farmers, organises community seed fairs and campaigns against GMOs while promoting policies that support sustainable and safe food systems.
CCC-E
Consortium for Climate Change Ethiopia (CCC-E)
CCC-E unites Ethiopian organisations to build climate resilience through community-led adaptation, indigenous knowledge and sustainable resource management. It advocates for people-centred climate policies that restore ecosystems and livelihoods.
DyTAES
Dynamic for Agroecological Transition in Senegal (DyTAES)
DyTAES is a national platform leading Senegal’s agroecological transition. It connects farmers, CSOs, researchers and government actors to promote policies that embed agroecology in national strategies for sustainable food systems.
FUNL
Farmers Union Network-Liberia (FUNL)
FUNL represents over 55,000 farmers across Liberia, uniting cooperatives and federations to promote sustainable agriculture, farmer training and policy advocacy. Its motto, “Agriculture is our wisest pursuit”, reflects its dedication to empowering rural producers
FAEB
Fédération Agroécologique du Bénin (FAEB)
FAEB unites organisations and individuals practising agroecology in Benin. It promotes training, advocacy and education to embed agroecology in national policies and inspire future generations to adopt sustainable farming practices.
CICODEV Africa
Institut Panafricain pour la Citoyenneté, les Consommateurs et le Développement (CICODEV Africa)
CICODEV Africa promotes citizen and consumer rights across Africa through research, advocacy and education. It builds awareness about the social and environmental impact of consumption choices and campaigns for inclusive, sustainable development.
NAAG
National Alliance for Agroecology Gambia (NAAG)
NAAG champions agroecology and organic farming to build sustainable and inclusive food systems in The Gambia. It empowers farmers through training and advocacy, prioritising women, youth and persons with disabilities, while resisting corporate control of natural resources.
PHEEC
Population Health and Environment Ethiopia Consortium (PHEEC)
PHEEC integrates human well-being and ecosystem health through programs linking family planning, resource management and climate resilience. It promotes agroecology as a holistic model for sustainable development in Ethiopia.
RAPDA –Togo
Réseau Africain pour le Droit à l'Alimentation (RAPDA –Togo)
RAPDA–Togo promotes the right to food through policy advocacy, governance initiatives and grassroots action. It strengthens local organisations and supports citizens’ movements to secure food sovereignty and equitable access to nutritious food.
RADD
Réseau des Acteurs du Développement Durable (RADD)
RADD is a West African network promoting environmental protection and sustainable agriculture. It strengthens collaboration among communities, policymakers and youth to scale agroecological practices and climate resilience.
RCCDN
Rwanda Climate Change and Development Network (RCCDN)
RCCDN brings together civil society, research institutions and communities in Rwanda to advocate for climate-resilient, agroecological food systems. It promotes biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihoods through climate action.
ROAM
Rwanda Organic Agriculture Movement (ROAM)
ROAM is an umbrella organisation of stakeholders in the sector of Agroecology/organic sector in Rwanda with a mission of promoting agroecology/organic as a way of farming to sustain the health of soil, people and the environment.
SSNK
Seed Savers Network Kenya (SSNK)
SSNK empowers farmers to conserve and exchange indigenous seeds, promoting biodiversity and seed sovereignty. It strengthens farmer networks to resist GMOs and preserve traditional seed knowledge across Kenya.
SHIWAKUTA
Shirikisho La Vyama Vya Wakulima Tanzania (SHIWAKUTA)
SHIWAKUTA is a federation of small-scale farmers in Tanzania promoting agroecology, market access and cooperative leadership. It advocates for fair agricultural policies and strengthens rural livelihoods through sustainable practices.
SOCEARUCO
Société Civile Environnementale et Agro Rurale du Congo (SOCEARUCO)
SOCEARUCO, based in the DRC, promotes community-led environmental protection and agroecology. It empowers farmers through training and advocacy to restore ecosystems and strengthen local food systems.
TABIO
Tanzania Alliance for Biodiversity (TABIO)
TABIO unites civil society and private organisations to conserve agricultural biodiversity and promote food sovereignty in Tanzania. It advances farmers’ rights, sustainable farming and citizen participation in environmental decision-making.
UEWCA
Union of Ethiopian Women and Children Association (UEWCA)
UEWCA is a national umbrella organisation in Ethiopia advancing women’s and children’s rights. It integrates agroecology into empowerment programs, helping women farmers secure land, improve nutrition and strengthen food sovereignty.
ZAAB
Zambia Alliance for Agroecology and Biodiversity (ZAAB)
ZAAB is a countrywide alliance promoting agroecology and biodiversity protection in Zambia. It unites CSOs, faith-based and research institutions to advance sustainable food systems and ecological resilience.
PELUM Association
Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM) Association
PELUM Association is a network of over 250 civil society organisations across 10 African countries promoting participatory ecological land use. It strengthens farmers’ capacity, supports indigenous food systems, advocates for seed and food security and promotes gender equality in sustainable agriculture.
PROPAC
Plate-forme Régionale des Organisations Paysannes d’Afrique Centrale (PROPAC)
PROPAC unites national farmers’ platforms from 10 Central African countries to influence agricultural policy and improve rural livelihoods. It promotes family farming, farmer organisation and advocacy for sustainable agricultural development and poverty reduction across Central Africa.
ReSCOPE
Regional Schools and Colleges Permaculture Programme (ReSCOPE)
ReSCOPE supports schools and colleges in Southern and Eastern Africa to implement sustainable land use and agroecology education. By integrating permaculture into learning environments, ReSCOPE nurtures young environmental stewards and develops food-secure, climate-resilient communities.
RWA
Rural Women’s Assembly (RWA)
RWA is a self-organised movement of rural women across eight SADC countries. It mobilises women farmers to fight for land, seed and food sovereignty, gender justice and ecological farming, amplifying their voices in regional and global decision-making spaces.
SAFCEI
Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI)
SAFCEI is a multi-faith organisation promoting eco-justice and sustainable living across Southern Africa. It mobilises faith leaders and communities to address environmental degradation, climate change and ethical leadership, rooted in spiritual and moral responsibility toward the Earth.
OAC
l'Organisation Africaine des Consommateurs (OAC)
OAC is the Pan-African body representing consumer interests across the continent. Established in 2015, it empowers citizens to claim their rights, promotes fair trade and advocates for sustainable consumption and environmental justice.
World Neighbors
World Neighbors
World Neighbors is an international organisation working across Africa, Asia and Latin America to end hunger and poverty. It empowers rural communities to achieve self-reliance through training in agroecology, literacy, health and environmental protection.
ZAAB
Zambia Alliance for Agroecology and Biodiversity (ZAAB)
ZAAB is a national alliance of civil society, faith-based and research organisations advocating for agroecology and biodiversity protection in Zambia. It promotes sustainable food systems, policy reform and farmers’ rights to food sovereignty and ecological resilience.
Friends of AFSA
Broederlijk Delen
Broederlijk Delen
Broederlijk Delen advocate for systemic change, using redistribution as a key tool. Working closely with partners in Africa and Latin America, they join forces to advance social and environmental justice and support communities in maintaining or regaining control over resources and food systems.
CAGJ
Community Alliance for Global Justice (CAGJ)
AGRA Watch is a campaign of the CAGJ that challenges corporate-driven agricultural models promoted by powerful global actors. Partnering with African movements, it advocates for agroecological, indigenous and just alternatives that protect farmers’ rights and food sovereignty.
OCEANA
OCEANA
Oceana is the largest international advocacy organisation dedicated solely to ocean conservation. We win science-based policies in important coastal countries that rebuild abundant and biodiverse oceans.
Ripple Effect
Ripple Effect
Ripple Effect (formerly Send a Cow) works across East and Southern Africa to transform smallholder farming through agroecology, gender inclusion and entrepreneurship. Its programs enable families to achieve lasting food security and prosperity.
HONORARY MEMBERS
JOHN WILSON
John Wilson
John is a versatile facilitator and advocate in East and Southern Africa, maintaining strong ties to West Africa. He has collaborated with various organisations at multiple levels – from community-based groups to regional and continental networks – to bolster the food sovereignty movement in Africa. His emphasis is progressively shifting towards nurturing and enhancing collaboration within strategic endeavours related to agroecology and food sovereignty. Currently, he serves as the Chair of AFSA’s Citizen and Agroecology Working Group. Having worked independently since 1999, John has taken on diverse roles throughout his journey. Currently, he sits on the Agroecology Fund’s advisory board and offers organisational support to small local NGOs in Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe, backed by the Tudor Trust. In a more recent development, he has become a co-convenor of the emerging Water School Africa. John is an honorary member of AFSA and he is also celebrated with recent recognition as an elder within the African Biodiversity Network and PELUM-Zimbabwe.
MAMADOU GOÏTA
Mamadou Goïta
Mamadou Goïta is a member of the IPES-Food panel, the executive director of the Institute for Research and Promotion of Alternatives in Development (IRPAD) and a development socio-economist and specialist in education and training systems. He works closely with farmers’ organisations in Africa and other continents. He has been executive secretary of ROPPA (West Africa Farmers and Producers Organisation). Prior to his position at IRPAD, he worked in West Africa with UNICEF, UNDP, OXFAM-Belgium and ACORD. He is a founding member of COPAGEN (the Coalition to Protect African Genetic Heritage) and a founding and honorary member of the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA). He has also worked as academic support for the UN Committee on World Food Security (CFS) Civil Society Mechanism Working Group on ‘smallholders’ access to markets’ (2016) and was director of CODESRIA’s Institute of Governance (2014). He currently sits on numerous international boards – including Afrique Verte International, More & Better network, Global Green Grants, Enda Pronat and IED Africa. He is a member of several African networks (Pan-African Network in the Defense of Migrants’ Rights (PANiDMR), African Development Bank’s CSOs coalition, AIMES and POSCAO. He teaches at different universities and has an integrated agroecological farm in Mali.