In Uganda, 1 in 3 children under 5 years of age suffers from stunting due to malnutrition (UNICEF, 2023), and many school-going children attend classes hungry, affecting their learning and development. With over 40% of Ugandans living in poverty, food insecurity remains a major challenge.

WHAT WE DO
Asante Children and Food Initiative (ACFI) alleviates hunger and malnutrition among school going children in Uganda by providing nutritious meals and food assistance programs, promoting food security and empowering families through sustainable practices and education

OUR VISION

To create a future where every child in Uganda has access to adequate and nutritious food, leading to improved health, well-being, and opportunities for holistic development, fostering a resilient and self-sufficient community.

MISSION

To alleviate hunger and malnutrition among school going children in Uganda by providing nutritious meals and food assistance programs, promoting food security, and empowering families through sustainable practices and education.

ACFI Strategic Focus Areas

ACFI works to combat child malnutrition through three key focus areas:

1. Feeding and Nutrition
ACFI provides nutritious meals to school-going children and trains families in sustainable home gardening to improve household food security.

2. Livelihood
To promote economic self-reliance, ACFI offers vocational skills training and supports income-generating activities for caregivers of vulnerable children, helping them sustainably provide for their families.

3. Advocacy and Awareness
ACFI establishes community-led advocacy networks and runs awareness campaigns to educate communities and influence policies that support child nutrition.