GFM Kitchen

Ghana Food Movement

Overview

Ghana Food Movement (GFM) is a non-profit based in Accra, Ghana, with the mission to create a sustainable, inclusive, and locally rooted food system. We act as a network of changemakers

across the food value chain—chefs, farmers, entrepreneurs, activists, and creatives—who aim to reconnect people with their food and empower local food economies.

Since our foundation we have organized initiatives such as community events that celebrate local ingredients, public campaigns for food justice, and educational programs that train and inspire young professionals in Ghana’s food sector. A recent and strategically significant development is the launch of the GFM Kitchen, which combines sustainable food services & experiences with training opportunities for young culinary professionals.

By connecting the dots in food supply chains and raising awareness on the incredible food resources we have available in Ghana. We contribute to a more resilient food system where nutritious food is accessible, job opportunities increased and local economies boosted.

Key actors

Farmers
Processors
Chefs
Restaurateurs
Food vendors
Consumers

Our 200 members represent actors from all these groups. While processors, chefs and consumers are the biggest groups in our network.

Alignment with the EAT-Lancet Commission

We are working to promote diets that are healthy for Ghanaians and Ghana’s environment. We take a very local approach to food system transformation.

Although this approach can be replicated in other localities, especially within Africa. We are working towards local food systems that serves people and local economies while respecting local and global environmental boundaries.

We do need more support in this area. For now we measure memberships, Cosecha Colectiva’s strategies and interventions.

Lessons Learned

A challenge we face is democratizing access to agroecological foods
A key lesson learned is that learning by “doing” and “playing” has a greater impact on food consumption behaviors.
Collective processes take more time but lead to deeper and more sustainable transformations.
Another challenge: the need to strengthen our monitoring tools to demonstrate the impact of changes in food consumption on socio-ecological justice.

Next steps

Ground our efforts on global and local research- collaborate more with academia and initiatives like EAT
Strengthen our advocacy efforts- Involve policy makers in our work

For more information contact: Aimée Wallin at aimee@ghanafoodmovement.com

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