Who We Are

Rooted in Culture, Driven by Food Sovereignty, Committed to Justice.

The African and Caribbean Heritage Food Network (ACHFN) is a grassroots collective dedicated to reclaiming the narratives and systems surrounding our traditional foods. We bridge the gap between historical land connection and modern food accessibility.

By empowering those who embody heritage practices rooted in Afroecology, we ensure that our communities nourish themselves with dignity and autonomy.

Cultural
Heritage.

African and Caribbean Heritage Food Network craft market display with woven hats, bowls, and hand-shaped vessels representing cultural heritage

Honouring the ancestral wisdom of seed saving and cullinary traditions that have traveled across the diaspora for generations.

Explore Our Roots

Food
Sovereignty.

Different kinds of beans, lentils, and peas in bowls - ACHFN, African & Caribbean Heritage Food Network

Building resilient, community-controlled food systems that prioritise health, environmental stewardship and local economic power.

Our Food Systems

Justice &
Advocacy.

Diverse people joining their hands together - ACHFN, African & Caribbean Heritage Food Network

Challenging systemic barriers using decolonial practices and advocating for land access and policy changes that protect the rights of growers.

Join the Movement
“We are not just reclaiming food systems, we are restoring connection, power, and possibility.”
The African and Caribbean Heritage Food Network

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