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Proud to Be Part of the “My Food Is African” Movement

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The “My Food is African” campaign is a vibrant, pan-African movement dedicated to celebrating indigenous food cultures, promoting healthy diets, and fostering resilient food systems. Launched in 2022, this campaign transcends national borders to nurture pride and identity rooted in our diverse culinary heritage. It champions traditional foods as nutritional and ecological treasures, actively challenging

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Consultative Stakeholders Meeting and Advocacy Event on Healthy Eating

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On December 12, 2024, the Ethiopian Sustainable Food Systems and Agroecology Consortium (ESFSAC) in collaboration with the Center for Food Security Studies Addis Ababa University, hosted a key event at the Sidist Killo Campus. The event focused on promoting healthy eating, highlighting the importance of local foods in preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Key message: Eat

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Promoting Healthy Eating, Fighting NCDs, and Embracing Food Sovereignty

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By advocating for healthy, indigenous, and locally sourced foods, we can reduce the growing burden of Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes, hypertension, and heart conditions. Ethiopian traditional foods, rich in nutrients and cultural significance, offer powerful solutions to modern health challenges. Supporting sustainable, agroecological farming practices helps preserve biodiversity, strengthens food security, and empowers local

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