Moringa lattes and tigernut kebabs: the Ghanaians ‘taking back the power’ of their food
The Ghana Food Movement is working to promote indigenous, climate-resilient crops to reduce the country's reliance on imported food. Young chefs are leading the charge by incorporating traditional ingredients into modern culinary practices.
Why it matters
This movement addresses food security and cultural identity by challenging the dominance of Western-influenced catering standards in favor of sustainable local agriculture.
The Ghana Food Movement's cooking masterclasses offer local people the chance to learn more about traditional Ghanaian food. Photograph: Ghana Food Movement The Ghana Food Movement's cooking masterclasses offer local people the chance to learn more about traditional Ghanaian food. Photograph: Ghana Food Movement Food security Moringa lattes and tigernut kebabs: the Ghanaians ‘taking back the power’ of their food In Ghana, a grassroots movement is championing nutritious, homegrown, climate-resilient produce, rather than western imports
Features a grassroots perspective on food sovereignty with a focus on cultural preservation.
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