As a child rights organization, ACRIF believes a child’s future depends on having enough safe, nutritious food, not just today, but every day. We design evidence-based programs that protect children from hunger and food insecurity, giving every child a stable foundation to grow. Partnering with communities, schools, and governments, we work to ensure reliable access to food reaches every child because a food secure child is free to dream, learn, and grow.
At ACRIF, we are committed to a world where every child has consistent access to enough nutritious food to grow and thrive. We strengthen food systems to prevent and respond to food insecurity, poverty-driven hunger, and disruptions from conflict and climate shocks, while advancing sustainable, resilient food sources. Our programs empower families and communities to access reliable food supplies and build long-term resilience. Through advocacy, community action, and capacity building, ACRIF helps build responsive food systems where children’s growth, health, and future are protected.
ACRIF advocates for policies that support traditional food systems using locally sourced indigenous species.
ACRIF promotes balanced diets with whole foods and good hygiene while limiting processed foods, unhealthy fats, sugar, and salt.
ACRIF advocates for policies that give women equal access to resources like land, finance, technology, information, business, and jobs.
ACRIF invests in research and development for improved crop varieties, enhanced micronutrient content in food, and solutions for urban food systems.
ACRIF promotes sustainable agriculture and precision farming to boost yields, conserve biodiversity, and build climate resilience.
ACRIF tackles food insecurity in crises through emergency aid and sustainable livelihoods.
ACRIF advocates for food safety policies that build comprehensive systems addressing risks across the value chain, guided by science and collaboration at all levels.
ACRIF advocates for policies tackling root causes of food insecurity like poverty, conflict, climate change, shocks, and inequality.
ACRIF empowers children through rights-based programs that strengthen food security systems, promote sustainable access to nutritious food, and prevent hunger and food insecurity.
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ACRIF (former ANPPCAN Somaliland) is a development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls and boys
