humundi

Humundi, formerly known as SOS Faim, is an international NGO active since 1964 that fights hunger, poverty, and inequality by supporting rural communities and farming families. Its work is rooted in agroecology and partnership, with the goal of making rural populations more self-sufficient and ensuring access to healthy, nutritious food for all. The organization positions itself as a long-term actor for fairer and more sustainable food systems, working from the field to the plate. It combines local project support with advocacy, awareness-raising, and civic engagement, and it operates across Europe, Africa, and Latin America alongside a broad network of partner organizations. Key Offerings Agroecological transition support : Humundi supports farming communities and local organizations in adopting agroecological practices such as crop rotation, composting, and biopesticides. This work is intended to protect biodiversity, water, and soil while improving farm resilience and livelihoods. Access to finance for rural communities : Through local partners, Humundi helps farmers and rural families access microcredit, savings, and other financial services adapted to agricultural realities. This support is designed to strengthen economic autonomy and enable productive investment. Support for fair commercialization : The organization helps producers improve the production, storage, labeling, processing, and sale of agroecological products. It also encourages local consumption and better market access so farming families can earn a more decent income. Advocacy and policy engagement : Humundi works with partners and coalitions to influence agricultural, trade, climate, and food policies in favor of sustainable food systems. It challenges harmful practices and promotes frameworks that support agroecology and farmers' rights. Awareness-raising and education : Humundi produces publications, educational tools, workshops, film debates, and public campaigns to help citizens understand food-system challenges. It also supports global citizenship education and solidarity initiatives, especially in Belgium. Core Values Right to food : Humundi explicitly defends the right of everyone to access healthy, sufficient, and affordable food. This principle guides its work with farming communities and its public advocacy. Food sovereignty : The organization supports communities in deciding what they eat and how food is produced, with an emphasis on local initiatives and community resilience. It sees food sovereignty as a practical path toward autonomy and dignity. Agroecology : Agroecology is presented as the central solution in Humundi's mission, combining environmental respect with viable livelihoods for farmers. The organization treats it as both a farming approach and a model for food-system transformation. Solidarity and inclusion : Humundi emphasizes solidarity across communities and seeks to involve women, young people, and marginalized groups in decision-making. Its approach aims to strengthen participation, autonomy, and social justice. Transparency and integrity : The organization highlights transparent governance, ethical fundraising, and accountability as core commitments. It presents these values as essential to trust with partners, supporters, and donors. Unique Aspects Formerly SOS Faim : Humundi is the new name adopted in 2023 by SOS Faim, an organization with roots going back to 1964. The rebrand reflects continuity of mission rather than a change in purpose. Large partner network : Humundi works with more than 70 partner organizations across Africa, Latin America, and Europe. This partnership model is central to how it designs and delivers its programs. Multi-country field presence : The organization operates in nine countries, including Peru, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Mali, Senegal, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Belgium. Its work is adapted to local contexts through country offices and local partners. Integrated action model : Humundi combines field support, access to finance, advocacy, education, and public engagement rather than focusing on a single intervention type. This gives it a broad role in food-system change from production to policy. Longstanding advocacy campaigns : The organization has a history of public campaigns on issues such as dairy overproduction, pesticide exports, and unfair trade impacts on farmers. These campaigns show that it uses both grassroots support and policy pressure to advance its mission.