Projects

Projects and Stories

A closer look at ACHFN’s work with communities, growers, elders, cultural workers, and food sovereignty movements in the UK and beyond.

Listening to the Land discussion with Soil Sistars and ACHFN participants in Oxford.
Food Systems Advocacy7–9 January 2026

Oxford, United Kingdom · 7–9 January 2026

Listening to the Land & ORFC

Three days in Oxford connecting land-based practice with wider food systems organising.

On 7th January, ACHFN took part in Listening to the Land Day, a focused gathering held ahead of the Oxford Real Farming Conference. On 8th and 9th January, ACHFN continued into ORFC, joining wider conversations with growers, organisers, researchers, campaigners, and movement partners working for fairer food and farming systems.

  • 7 January: Listening to the Land Day
  • 8–9 January: Oxford Real Farming Conference
  • ACHFN joined conversations on land, agroecology, heritage, and food justice
View case studyListening to the Land at ORFC
Cultural meal and nourishment table at the Soulful Places Wellbeing Festival in Glengall Wharf Garden. - ACHFN, African & Caribbean Heritage Food Network
Community Wellbeing2025

Glengall Wharf Garden, Peckham, London

Soulful Places Wellbeing Festival

A wellbeing day at Glengall Wharf Garden for Black African and Caribbean elders, with food, storytelling, self-care, and time in the garden.

On the 17th of September 2025, 30 Black African and Caribbean elders came together at Glengall Wharf Garden in Peckham for the Soulful Places Wellbeing Festival. The day included a garden tour, urban farming activities, a self-care workshop, storytelling, reflection, and shared meals.

  • 30 Black African and Caribbean elders attended
  • Hosted by Glengall Wharf Garden in Peckham
  • Included garden tours, urban farming, self-care, storytelling, and shared meals
View case studyGlengall Wharf Garden
Nyeleni 2025 mural with delegates gathered in front of the artwork. - ACHFN, African & Caribbean Heritage Food Network
International Movement Building2025

Kandy, Sri Lanka

Nyéléni 2025

ACHFN joined movements from around the world at the 3rd Nyéléni Global Forum for Food Sovereignty in Kandy, Sri Lanka.

From 6th to the 13th September 2025, ACHFN took part in the 3rd Nyéléni Global Forum in Kandy, Sri Lanka. The gathering brought together more than 700 delegates from over 100 countries after a multi-year consultation process, connecting ACHFN’s UK Black food justice work with international struggles for land, food sovereignty, and dignity.

  • Held in Kandy, Sri Lanka From 6th to the 13th September 2025
  • More than 700 delegates from over 100 countries took part
  • The forum produced the Kandy Declaration
View case studyNyeleni Global Forum press release

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