HealthyDiets4Africa

Today, on #IDWGS, Healthy Diets for Africa proudly reaffirms its commitment to empowering women in science and driving food systems transformation. Together, we are shaping a healthier, more sustainable future! 🌍 #WomenInScience #FoodSystems #HD4A #HorizonEurope #EUFunded

"I thought I knew farming until I went for this training....and I got to learn there is more. There is more!" #VoicesFromTheField Meet Victor Timothy, a young farmer from Nigeria, turning knowledge into action thanks to HD4A’s transformative training #EUfunded #youthempowerment

Revolutionizing #foodsystems through better #data. By tracking changes in food environments, we can implement evidence-based interventions that introduce nutritious foods, shape healthier consumer behaviors, and lead to a more sustainable future for Africa. 🔍🌱#HD4A #EUfunded

As the year ends, we reflect on the incredible strides made together towards #healthierdiets, #resilient #foodsystems, and #stronger #communities across Africa. We extend #gratitude to our dedicated partners and supporters who have been key in achieving our goals this year!

Meet Kady Fofana, a recent participant in a #skillsdevelopment program with OIC-CI. She shares the knowledge and skills that have directly impacted her business—helping her streamline operations, and bring nutritious, locally-sourced products to her community. #HD4A

#WorldFoodDay Food is more than having enough to eat—it’s about access to nutritious, safe, affordable, and #diverse diets. The #HD4A project is transforming #foodsystems in #Africa through diversification, making the #RightToFood a reality! #Nutrition #FoodSecurity #HorizonEU

👋🏽Hey all! Whether you’re a long-community member or just joining us now, watch our quick #refreshervideo on the #HD4A project and rediscover what we’re all about🌍🌾👩🏽‍🌾🥗 #HealthyDiets4Africa #foodsecurity #nutrition #HorizonEU #HorizonEurope #EUFarm2Fork #EUmissions

Join us for our 1st webinar delving into the changing dietary patterns across Africa and the persistent challenges of malnutrition. In collaboration with: @KU_Leuven @UnivofGh @UCCGH_Official @TuftsUniversity 📅 Wednesday 17th July 2024 🕒 13h00 GMT 👉🏾 bit.ly/3RDlCTE

🌍We are proud to feature Dr. Parvez Haris from De Montfort University, a key consortium partner within the #HD4A project, who underscores the vital role of rigorous food testing in detecting harmful chemicals and ensuring #foodsafety and #quality and ultimately #healthierdiets

Anne Macharia from FSPN Africa – a HD4A consortium partner based in Kenya working on food safety and quality issues – shares with us 5 key points to keep in mind as we celebrate #WorldFoodSafetyDay!

📢 Introducing a new guide, "Food Safety Practices to Prevent Exposure to Multiple Toxicants" - a comprehensive resource that aims to raise awareness about #foodsafety risks and provide effective management strategies throughout the entire food value chain!

#WorldFoodSafetyDay Dr. Titilayo Falade, from the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), our partner in Nigeria, explains to us the impacts of unsafe food on nutrition, and why food safety and quality is essential to achieving healthier diets in Africa!

📢“Choice experiment is a method which allows us to understand HOW consumers make trade-offs between different kinds of products.”👉Watch to hear more from Tiziana de Magistris working at CITA Aragón – our partner leading HD4A’s work on enhanced consumer acceptance of novel foods

📢 Recently Published - an article on #HD4A's coordination and supervision team on a working visit to 🇨🇮Côte d'Ivoire. Read here for more 👉🏽 africarice.org/post/healthydi…

Recap Video👉A visit by #HD4A’s coordination team to CIV🇨🇮 An incredible opportunity to witness firsthand the project's progress, meeting our partners, and witnessing the tangible impact of our collaboration. We were grateful to strengthen bonds and propel our mission forward!

On April 21st, we commemorated #WorldCreativityAndInnovationDay. Throughout the past week, we've been celebrating the groundbreaking innovations emerging from the #HD4A project that are advancing our work in food systems diversification and ultimately addressing malnutrition.

“Good food is the basis of human health...we are what we eat” says Michael Frei, Scientific Coordinator of the #HD4A project. Healthy diets and healthy environments are intrinsically linked – Let's make conscious choices to promote a healthier world for all #WorldHealthDay2024

Today, on World Health Day, let us recognize and reaffirm access to healthy and nutritious foods as a fundamental human right. #WorldHealthDay2024 #MyHealthMyRight #HD4A

Exciting News! We will be attending and showcasing innovations with fresh perspectives on underutilized foods under the HealthyDiets4Africa Living Lab the at @kalromkulima Kabete Joint Mkulima Open Week Expo. Save the dates to learn more about our underutilized indigenous foods, why you need to have them in your daily meals and how to innovatively incorporate them into your diets. Theme: Catalyzing sustainable agricultural and economic transformation through promotion of climate-smart technologies, innovations and management practices. #MkulimaExpo2024 #PartnersAgainstHunger #HealthyDiets4Africa

Showcasing Jane Nabikyu, contributing to the #HD4A project through her analysis on the adoption of #novelfoods - more specifically, #blackrice - in #Uganda, looking at 1⃣Acceptability, 2⃣Willingness of consumers to pay for it, 3⃣Costing of a black rice diet ⚫️🌾