For the growth and advancement of the Alternative Proteins sector in Africa.
Alternative Proteins Africa (APA)
ABOUT US
Alternative Protein Africa (APA) is a project of One Health and Development Initiative (OHDI), established as a resource hub and platform that is promoting knowledge, information, advocacy, research, innovations and movement building for the growth and advancement of the alternative protein sector in Africa. We support the transitioning of food systems, lifestyle choices and economies that are healthy, sustainable, and improve One Health in African countries and communities.
Our Strategies and Objectives
01
Bridge the public knowledge gap on alternative proteins, showcasing benefits on human health, animal welfare, environmental sustainability, climate change, and economic growth.
02
Collate and provide globally-relevant information on growth, trends, research and innovation that would drive interest, movement building and investments into the alternative protein sector in Africa.
03
Promote, advocate and support people through transitioning to food diets that support the adoption of alternatives to animal proteins.
04
Enhance local innovations in vegan food and supplies from local and globally-adapted resources in Africa
05
Support the commercialization, proliferation and growth of businesses, social enterprise and start-ups in the alternative protein sector and foster connection of such African businesses to local and global investments and opportunities.
Alternative Foods and Recipes
We provide you with a variety of delicious, nutritious, healthy, readily available and affordable foods and recipes in Africa that you can adopt in your vegan journey.
Swallows
Fruits and Vegetables
Alternatives to Animal-based Meat
Alternatives to Animal-based Milk
Nuts and Seeds
Edible Oils
Alternative Foods and Recipes
We provide you with a variety of delicious, nutritious, healthy, readily available and affordable foods and recipes in Africa that you can adopt in your vegan journey.
Swallows
Fruits and Vegetables
Alternatives to Animal-based Meat
Alternatives to Animal-based Milk
Nuts and Seeds
Edible Oils
Meet the Team
Dr. Kikiope Oluwarore
(Co-founder)
Ilunamien Aisedion
(Co-founder)
Elijah Fawole
(Media & Comm. Officer)
From the Blog Posts
NEWS UPDATE
The operations of this project will foster and integrate values of being afrocentric, locally-driven, adapting global best practices, sustainability-driven, One Health focused, and quality-driven, zero hunger for all/nutrition
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