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Young leaders shaping the future of food systems through film: looking back on the 2024 Field to Film Festival
On December 6, we witnessed the talent, creativity, and passion of young people from different corners of the world, who invited us into realities that deserve to be seen, understood, and celebrated. Immerse yourself in their stories by watching their short films.
Injustice Anywhere Is a Threat to Justice Everywhere
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mu…
From Crisis to Healthy Farming and Food Systems
In a few short months an urgent question has absorbed people around the world. How and when do we en…
Agroecology and Food Sovereignty are Critical in the Fight Against COVID-19 in West Africa
For over 10 years, Peter Gubbels, Groundswell International's Director of Action Learning for West A…
Groundswell’s COVID-19 Response: People-Centered Solutions for Community Health, Food Security and Resilience
COVID-19 is spreading to developing countries, where high levels of poverty, inequality and inadequa…
The Most Important Innovation for Agriculture in Africa: Democracy
The front page headline of Ghana’s Business and Financial Times for January 17, 2020 reads: “N…
Groundswell International Publishes Brief: “Scaling Agroecology in the Sahel: Elements of Good Practice – A Guide for Civil Society”
“There is a lot of learning that still needs to be done about how to scale or amplify agroecology,” …
Food Labelling in Ecuador: Will the Power of People Triumph Over the Power of the Food Industry?
Civil society efforts have been pushing back against big food industries’ attempts to change a progr…