Cities stand as pivotal players in shaping the trajectory of food systems across urban, peri-urban and rural landscapes, as well as in implementing the right to food and enabling healthy diets. This urban shift brings both opportunities and challenges to the forefront. The critical role of cities in addressing challenges within food systems and countering …
A long-established Women’s Group profits from producing African Leafy Vegetables (ALVs) Assisted by Small Grants Initiative funding from the Nutrition in City Ecosystems (NICE) project, a number of enterprising food producers in the region of Busia County, Kenya, are finding deserved success A visit from an agricultural extension officer to their community was the starting …
In many countries, young people are in the vanguard of climate action. Local Conferences of Youth are one recognized channel for their energy. Together with partners, NICE co-convened a recent example in Bangladesh. The links between climate and healthy food are numerous. Local Conferences of Youth (LCOY) are part of the work of YOUNGO, the …
An urban community group looks at ways to contribute to local needs Assisted by Small Grants Initiative funding through the Nutrition in City Ecosystems (NICE) project, a number of enterprising food producers in the region of Bungoma County, Kenya, are finding deserved success It was a message posted by a youth group on social media …
NICE participated with 3 posters in the 2023 edition of ETH World Food Center’s Food Day 02Nov2023 in Zurich and appreciated the great opportunity for exchanging on ideas, insights and innovations with like-minded people and initiatives, and simple networking.
A farmers’ group providing nutritious leafy vegetables is gaining a reputation in their community and beyond Assisted by Small Grants Initiative funding through the Nutrition in City Ecosystems (NICE) project, a number of enterprising food producers in the region of Busia County, Kenya, are finding deserved success Back in 2019, in a remote area …
Agroecology experts agree on the importance of women and youth in transforming food systems. A new conference format recently offered a stage on which to present NICE. Together with partners, we’re using this project to improve nutrition in cities. The first Eastern Africa Agroecology Conference took place recently in Nairobi, Kenya. More than 500 participants …
Assisted by Small Grants Initiative funding, piloted by the Foundation and supported by the Nutrition in City Ecosystems (NICE) project, a number of enterprising food producers in the region of Bungoma County, Kenya, are finding deserved success. Lennson Mumo’s passion for poultry farming began in boyhood when he used to watch his parents rearing local kienyeji chickens. …
Safe vegetables cart: How NICE helps Omar sell more nutritious vegetables Omar Faruk is a hard-working vegetable seller in Dinajpur. We really do not know what we eat, if I can provide safe and nutritious vegetables for my customers then I am really doing good work for the people of my community. Hence, I try …
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Stepping into business lifts a family and helps feed the city Returning from urban jobs to one’s farming village, can be hard. The NICE project helps women entrepreneurs to take the step successfully. At the same time, it boosts healthy and nutritious food production. For millions of people, life during the COVID-19 pandemic was miserable. …