🌾 “Grow your own food at home to avoid unsafe and contaminated foods.” — Hannington Kisakye while on talk show on Radio 4 (103.3 FM) during the talk show "Essanyu Ly'Omulimi N'Omulunzi" - which translates to "Farmer's Joy."

Our president @edie-mukiibi.bsky.social is back from #TerraMadre Shaki, Azerbaijan! 👏From the stunning Caucasus to meeting incredible producers (like the 2,000-hive beekeeper!), this inaugural event confirms it: protecting local food & #biodiversity is a civic act. www.slowfood.com/blog-and-new...

To Read The Full Article 👇 www.slowfood.com/blog-and-new... : #slowfood #TerramadreAmericas #VisitSacramento

🤒 EU debates over the #CAP show a worrying will to deregulate & lock sustainable farmers in an unfair payment system. 🗣️ Our president @edie-mukiibi.bsky.social warns: this path will worsen the #climate, nature & pollution crises while leaving small farmers behind. www.slowfood.com/blog-and-new...

Slow Food Uganda recently trained Ngogwe Earth Market members on principles, leadership & management, using the Earth Market Rules Manual. Farmers shared challenges like pests and explored producing liquid fertilizers. The session strengthened producers' knowledge & commitment to a resilient market.

“It is time to take a quantum leap forward to regain control over food systems and look to collective action to take power away from those who want to continue to be the masters of food.” : Read Full Story :https://www.slowfood.com/blog-and-news/food-power-and-the-fight-for-our-future/

This week @pelumuganda.bsky.social is engaging some of her members in Technical Backstopping visits after a series of training in renewable energy. In the photo are some of the group members of Nnabbale Eco-stove & Renewable enterprise under @slowfooduganda.bsky.social The group has made tremendous

@edie-mukiibi.bsky.social Slow Food President emphasized that this gender-sensitive project aims to equip young women with skills to sustain their businesses and turn ideas into reality, even in challenging times, by leveraging Uganda’s opportunities for new ventures.

Bishop Robert Baluku, Vice President of Slow Food Uganda, stated that he's privileged to launch the Food For Change Project, which aims to empower young women with knowledge and practical skills to improve their livelihoods

Food for Change is here! Slow Food Uganda launches a 2-year, Start Small–supported project in Mukono, Kasese & Ssembabule to empower young women with skills & opportunities to lead and thrive. #FoodForChange #slowfood #startsmall

As campaigns against the consumption of food items laced with agrochemicals increase, promoters of chemical-free foods have called on the public to embrace Earth Markets. 👉🏽 www.harvestmoney.co.ug/urban-dwelle...

At Regenerate Africa in Buikwe District, youth from the SFYNUganda gathered for a Good Food Camp to promote food biodiversity and cultural heritage. The day is filled with interactive sessions, innovations, and a biodiversity walk at Nalumuli farm, where regenerative farming meets nature.

The Good Food Camp kick started with campfire, networking, and food storytelling nights at Regenerate Africa in Buikwe District. We’re celebrating local food, preserving biodiversity, and sustainability with youths from across Uganda. We’ll be sharing more highlights about the camp #GOODFOODCAMP

We'ere privileged to receive and witness the handover of a donation from @pelumuganda and @brotfuerdiewelt of essential Earth Market tools, including a tent, chairs, and tables, to support & strengthen the Mukono-Wakiso Earth market.

🌿Just concluded a 3-day monitoring visit to Slow Food Communities in Kigezi Region, Uganda! Our team leader & Slow Food Intl President engaged with cooks, schools, farmers & youth. #slowfood #SustainableFood

Today, we conducted a training needs assessment with 18 members (12M, 6F) of the Busyula Arabica Coffee Slow Food Community in Busyula Village, Manafwa District. We assessed their knowledge and training needs in climate-resilient and agroecological practices to guide future support and development.

Today, we collaborated with @BugandaRoyallnst to empower Tourism & Hotel Management students with culinary skills & innovations! * #SlowFoodUganda

"Join us for the Good Food Camp 🌱 🏕️ 2025! : Let's grow, eat, and share the power of diverse foods and cultures together! : #slowfood #goodfoodcamp #youthcamp

Happy Labor Day! Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of farmers, workers, and everyone who contributes to our food systems. #slowfood #happylabourday

On 29th April, 2025, Slow Food Uganda conducted a field visit for Kiziba and Kambibi Community demonstration gardens where farmers have established vegetable nursery beds of nutritious vegetables including amaranths, sukuma, the black night shed, and African bitter berries.

What's the most important thing you consider when cooking at home? Sustainability, convenience, or cost? : Our Energy Cooking Stoves training teaches participants to build energy-efficient stoves that prioritize all three! These stoves are commonly known as the Rocket Lorena and Shielded Cook.

What's the most important thing you consider when cooking at home? Sustainability, convenience, or cost? : Our Energy Cooking Stoves training teaches participants to build energy-efficient stoves that prioritize all three! These stoves are commonly known as the Rocket Lorena and Shielded Cook.

#WDSD#sfynuganda #zero-waste

SFYN Uganda and @SFU marked #WDSD25 at Buganda Royal Technical Institute, Kampala. They sourced surplus food from Nateete market, raised awareness on a radio show, and ended with students cooking a zero-waste meal, dancing for change.

WDSD, our SFYN members, were on the ground sourcing fresh food materials while spreading awareness about food waste! Engaging with vendors, they highlighted the value of reducing food loss and making the most of every ingredient. Small actions lead to big impact starting right at the market stall!

WorldDiscoSoupDay is here! Join us tomorrow 26th at Buganda Royal Technical & Business Institute, Mengo as we fight food waste with flavor, fun & dance! Let’s turn leftovers into love, beats into change, and food waste into history. #DiscoSoupDay #sfynuganda #FoodWaste

The 2nd UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa kicks off tomorrow in Arusha, Tanzania John Kiwagalo, the Slow Food Africa Regional Director will be one of the speakers on a panel discussion: Building Ecosystems for Gastronomy Tourism Success. Watch live 🎥: lnkd.in/d3perk9a