About Us
The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) is the continent’s largest civil society platform advocating for food sovereignty and agroecology. It brings together farmers’ organisations, indigenous peoples, pastoralists, faith-based institutions, women and youth movements, consumer networks and environmental groups. It is a true network of networks, comprising 48 member alliances active in 50 African countries and reaching over 200 million people. Founded in 2011 at COP17 in Durban, South Africa, AFSA stands as a unifying voice for African movements working to transform food systems, challenge industrial agriculture and defend community rights. Rooted in Africa’s rich heritage and wisdom, AFSA promotes African-led solutions that restore ecosystems, strengthen livelihoods and secure the continent’s right to define its own food future.
48
Member Alliances
50
African Countries
200
Million Reached
48
Member Alliance
50
African Countries
2011
Founded at COP17
Our Vision
An Africa developed in harmony with nature, harnessing its traditional knowledge and systems, where her people have control over their natural and other resources and the decisions that shape their lives.
Our Vision
An Africa developed in harmony with nature, harnessing its traditional knowledge and systems, where her people have control over their natural and other resources and the decisions that shape their lives.
Our Mission
To influence policies and promote African solutions for food sovereignty by serving as a continental platform that unites diverse voices, amplifies grassroots movements and presents clear, actionable pathways toward sustainable, equitable food systems.
Our Mission
To influence policies and promote African solutions for food sovereignty by serving as a continental platform that unites diverse voices, amplifies grassroots movements and presents clear, actionable pathways toward sustainable, equitable food systems.
Our Thematic Areas
AFSA’s work is organised around key focus areas that drive transformative change across Africa’s food systems.
Transitioning to Agroecology for Climate Action
Promoting agroecological practices that strengthen resilience to climate change and reduce emissions.
Mobilising Citizens for Sustainable Food Systems
Inspiring citizens to advocate, act and make choices that support agroecological transformation.
Farmer-Managed Seed Systems (FMSS)
Protecting Africa’s seed heritage & ensuring farmers’ rights to save, exchange & sell diverse local seeds.
Transitioning to Agroecology for Climate Action
Promoting agroecological practices that strengthen resilience to climate change and reduce emissions.
Mobilising Citizens for Sustainable Food Systems
Inspiring citizens to advocate, act and make choices that support agroecological transformation.
Farmer-Managed Seed Systems (FMSS)
Protecting Africa’s seed heritage & ensuring farmers’ rights to save, exchange & sell diverse local seeds.
Join the Movement
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