humundi

About humundi

Humundi is a non-profit NGO, formerly known as SOS Faim, that has worked since 1964 to fight hunger, poverty, and inequality. It focuses on making rural populations more self-sufficient and on defending the right to food through agroecology and partnership-based action.

The organization works alongside more than 70 partner organizations across three continents, with activities in Europe, Africa, and Latin America. It positions itself as a long-term ally of farming communities, supporting the transition to sustainable food systems that can improve incomes, strengthen autonomy, and provide healthy, accessible, and durable food for all.

Core Values

• Right to food: Humundi’s mission is grounded in the belief that everyone should be able to access healthy food and live with dignity. It frames food access as a fundamental right rather than a privilege.
• Solidarity and inclusion: The organization emphasizes social justice, equality, and support for marginalized rural communities, including women and young people. It seeks to strengthen participation and autonomy rather than act on behalf of communities.
• Agroecology: Agroecology is presented as the central solution for feeding people sustainably while respecting the planet. Humundi treats it as both a practical farming approach and a broader development model.
• Transparency and ethics: Humundi highlights transparent governance, integrity, and ethical fundraising. It also commits to accountability through reporting, evaluation, and clear internal procedures.
• Partnership: The organization values co-construction with local partners and mutual learning. Its approach is based on working “with” communities and organizations that know local realities best.

Unique Aspects

• Long-standing NGO heritage: Humundi traces its roots back to 1964, when it was founded as SOS Faim. In 2023, it adopted the Humundi name while continuing the same mission.
• Large partner network: The organization works with more than 70 partner organizations across Africa, Latin America, and Europe, spanning farmers’ organizations, NGOs, research bodies, and rural finance institutions.
• Multi-country field presence: Humundi operates through an international team across 9 offices in Europe, Africa, and Latin America, giving it a broad geographic footprint for a relatively specialized NGO.
• Partnership-led model: Its identity is strongly built around partnership rather than direct implementation alone. Humundi explicitly says it co-builds projects from field to plate with local actors and does not work “instead of” them.
• Public engagement platforms: Beyond field programs, Humundi runs the Alimenterre film festival and the Humundi Race solidarity sporting event, giving it distinctive channels for citizen engagement and fundraising.