The African and Caribbean Heritage Food Network advances food sovereignty in practice — through convening, policy engagement, research, education, and community-rooted action.
Instead of framing our approach as separate tabs, these pillars read as one connected sequence: people first, culture held in view, and systems challenged where they block food sovereignty.
True change happens when the community holds the reins. We centre the voices, wisdom, and leadership of African and Caribbean peoples in designing solutions for food insecurity.
We ground our work in heritage, lived experience, and intergenerational knowledge systems that have sustained communities for centuries.
We engage policy, research, and institutions to create structural change that dismantles the barriers to food sovereignty for our communities.
The African and Caribbean Heritage Food Network operates at the intersection of heritage, ecology, and food justice. Our work is grounded in community needs while influencing global discourse.
Connecting stakeholders across continents to foster dialogue, share resources, and amplify African and Caribbean voices in the global food system.
Advocating for equitable food policies that recognize heritage crops, land rights, and the sovereignty of indigenous farming practices.
Generating academic and community-led research to document traditional foodways and innovate sustainable agricultural solutions.
Hosting hands-on workshops, webinars, and public forums to educate communities on nutrition, culinary heritage, and farming.
Gathering thought leaders and practitioners to strategize on critical issues facing the diaspora's food security and cultural preservation.
Providing expert guidance to organizations and governments on integrating heritage-based approaches into food systems planning.
Serving As The Central Administrative Body for the Earth Sistren Collective, ensuring coordination, governance, and continuity across the network's initiatives.
Promoting ecological practices rooted in African wisdom, focusing on soil health, biodiversity, and spiritual connection to land.
See how ACHFN’s work takes shape through real projects, partnerships, and community-led action.
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.
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.
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.
Building resilient food system through community partnerships and shared heritage across the network.
Educating the next generation on heritage crops and sustainable food practices.
Empowering local residents to reclaim food sovereignty in their neighbourhoods.
Supporting farmers cultivating culturally significant African & Caribbean produce.
Partnering on policy changes to improve access to healthy, cultural foods.
Incubating small businesses focused on heritage cuisine and food products.
Collaborating to address diet-related health disparities through nutrition.
Preserving culinary history and storytelling through events and workshops.
Studying the impact of culturally appropriate food systems on wellbeing.
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