Country: Nigeria
Big Bet: Ensure more children in Kenya have access to agroecological school meals while supporting local farmers to access stable local markets by linking school food programs to regenerative agriculture.
Project: The Promoting Agroecology in School Feeding Programme (PASF) is working to transform Kenya’s school meal programs into a powerful tool for improving child nutrition while providing local markets for small holder farmers. The initiative promotes “homegrown school feeding,” where food served in schools is sourced from nearby smallholder farmers using regenerative farming practices. By connecting schools, farmers, and government partners, the project helps create stable markets for local produce while ensuring children receive healthier meals. It also builds evidence and strengthens policy processes on integrating agroecology into national climate and food strategies, helping strengthen local food systems and long-term food security.
Rosinah is a dedicated agroecology champion with over 15 years of experience advancing sustainable agri-food systems, climate resilience, and community development. She serves as Country Director of the Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM) Kenya, providing strategic leadership to a national network that supports smallholder farmers and promotes agroecology. Rosinah actively advocates for farmer-led food systems and the integration of agroecology into school feeding programmes to improve nutrition and local livelihoods. She is a World Board Member of IFOAM – Organics International and a Frontline Leader with the Global Alliance for the Future of Food, contributing to global food systems transformation.