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Communities Beyond Crisis: Food Sovereignty, Haiti Food Systems Alliance
The Haiti Food Systems Alliance (HFSA), a vital organization that works to promote food sovereignty in Haiti. As part of the Re-imagining Philanthropy + Haiti series, we focused on the role HFSA plays in advocating for food sovereignty in Haiti. Their feeding program, service center on how they work with small-scale farmers and local communities to build resilience and self-sufficiency and how you can support their work.
Learn more about Haiti Food Systems Alliance (HFSA):
- Website: https://www.hfsalliance.org/
Chapters:
Introduction and Presentation of the Food Systems Alliance 6:38
- Food insecurity and poverty in Haiti 19:55
Overview of the Alliance’s Structure and Achievements 22:36
- The role of the Food Systems Alliance in addressing these issues 25:58
- Achievements and impact of the Alliance, including supporting farmers and providing training and resources 25:58
- The structure and partners of the Alliance 27:07
Launch of Learning Platform and Grant for Agro Entrepreneurs 39:02
Farmer Credit Programs and Market Access 46:51
- Future perspectives and goals, including the need for more funding and partnerships 51:18
Reimagining Philanthropy in Haiti 1:00:49
Resources to check out:
- “Empowering Haitian Farmers Through Investment in Local Food Systems.” Food Tank
- “Food Security and Agriculture in Haiti Hit Hard by Hurricane Irma.” Food Tank
- “The Blood of the Earth: Agriculture, Land Rights, and Haitian History.” Food First
- “Haiti: Formative Research: A practical Guide.” World Food Programme
- “Report: Review and Recommendations on Rebuilding Food Security and Agricultural Industries of The Republic of Haiti.” USAID
- “Why Haiti is fragile.” Bread for the World
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