Lost Crops Festival

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About Lost Crops Festival

Lost Crops Festival can be described as a dynamic and inclusive gathering aimed at celebrating and promoting underutilized crops in Africa. It serves as a platform to raise awareness among various stakeholders, including decision-makers, value chain actors, and consumers, about the potential and importance of these crops.

Chef Pierre Thiam

Objectives

  • 01

    Raise awareness among diverse stakeholders, including local consumers, youth, businesses, and the media, regarding the challenges of food security

  • 02

    Promote forgotten crops, it advocates for a new sustainable and localized consumption pattern.

  • 03

    Serve as a crucial forum for experts, researchers, and stakeholders from various levels to exchange experiences, share knowledge, and develop actionable recommendations for enhancing food security and sustainable development.

Initial Partners

Yolele

Yolélé

Yolélé is a purpose-driven African food company committed to transforming communities in rural West Africa, with all proceeds going to the region. The company was founded by Pierre Thiam, the celebrated Senegalese-born chef, restaurateur and activist, and the food entrepreneur Philip Teverow. Pentagram has designed an identity for Yolélé and packaging for its first product, a line of fonio, an ancient grain that is a superfood, similar to quinoa.

The Joliba Institute

The Joliba Institute

Joliba Institute is a Non-Profit Organization dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship across Africa.