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A new dawn in Kirinyaga County with the launch of the Slow Food Earth Market Kagio

3 August 2022

A unique ambiance filled with enthusiasm and joy defined the new Earth Market Kagio in Kirinyaga County. People walking between the tents filled with fresh produce, seeds, and organic fertilizer, ask questions, buy products, and are greeted by the farmers of the Slow Food Kenya team. Did you learn something new from this page? yesno

Rest in peace, Samuel Karanja Muhunyu

29 July 2022 John Kariuki

It is with deep sadness that we announce that Samuel Karanja Muhunyu has left us. The cruel hand of death has robbed us one of the most outstanding leaders in the Slow Food Movement, not only in Kenya but also in Africa. His selfless service, leadership, charisma and determination laid a strong foundation for the …

A day for the conservation of the mangrove ecosystem and the life around them

26 July 2022 Marianeli Torres Benavides

Each July 26, we celebrate the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, adopted by the General Conference of UNESCO in 2015; a day dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of mangroves as “a unique, special, and vulnerable ecosystem” and promote solutions for their management, conservation, and sustainable uses. Mangroves are rare …

Slow Food Statement for Peace

22 July 2022 Edie Mukiibi

Slow Food stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine during this time of war, as well as with all people suffering from a growing absence of peace in the world. War makes life on our only planet increasingly fragile. Our lives are interdependent, as are our challenges. Everyone, everywhere, should stand up for peace. …

Fighting for the Right to Live with Peace and Justice: Slow Food Gardens in Burkina Faso Are Sowing the Seeds for the Future

22 July 2022

War, in any form, renders life on our planet more fragile. This is all too true on the African continent, which in 2021 saw 41%* of the world’s jihadist terrorist attacks, with thousands of victims and a devastating impact on all fronts. Did you learn something new from this page? yesno

We Sustain Beauty

22 July 2022

Slow Food is proudly part of We Sustain Beauty, Davines’ first global social-environmental initiative that takes climate action through biodiversity & regenerative organic agriculture. Aimed to globally engage salons and consumers alike, Davines is launching a limited-edition shampoo and body wash, featuring both regenerative organic and Slow Food Presidium ingredients. This is a symbolic gesture …

The best way to feed the world is to let communities feed themselves

21 July 2022

Upon visiting the Netherlands, Edie Mukiibi, since recently President of Slow Food International, shared his reflections, crucial for our way forward in creating a Good, Clean & Fair food system Edie Mukiibi visited the Netherlands at the beginning of June, at the invitation of Slow Food the Netherlands. With work experience in 32 African countries, …

Food & Health Insight Microbiota: an indispensable ally for health

20 July 2022

When we speak about the relationship between food and health, we tend to think about what are the most suitable diet, the most wholesome ingredients, the recipes that are not too stodgy due to their high fat and sugar content, and the right balance of proteins, carbohydrates and other nutrients. The huge number of microscopic …

The 8th Slow Food International Congress opens a new era for the organization

16 July 2022

On July 16, 2022, Slow Food hosted its 8th International Congress in Pollenzo, Italy. This historic date for the organization marks a new phase of change and regeneration, with the election of a new board led by a new President, Edward Mukiibi. He takes over from Carlo Petrini, who founded the movement in 1986. “The …

My Journey from Humble Beginnings to Slow Food

16 July 2022 Edie Mukiibi

I was born into a relatively large family living on the northern shores of Lake Victoria in Uganda. Like many other low-income households in the region, our main source of livelihood was mixed farming on a small piece of land, which also supplied most of our food needs. I soon learned about the importance of …

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