AFSA𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗔𝗙𝗦𝗔 || 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗬 || 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗧𝗪𝗢
In the second part of his interview for The Voice of AFSA Newsletter, Dr Million Belay takes us inside the story of how the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa took shape. He traces AFSA’s beginnings from early conversations among African networks, through the first meetings in Addis Ababa, to its formal launch and registration. Rather than a single founding moment, he describes #AFSA as a collective journey built over time, shaped by shared principles, trust, and a deep commitment to African led thinking on #foodsystems.
He speaks candidly about the choices AFSA made early on, why #FoodSovereignty mattered, how #agroecology became central, and what it meant to build a continental movement with political clarity, bold positions, and a strong African voice.
Million also reflects on AFSA’s journey and achievements over the years, from the establishment of working groups on #land, #seeds, #climate, and #citizens, to major milestones such as continental food systems conferences, seed and soil initiatives, agroecological entrepreneurship, and campaigns like #MyFoodIsAfrican and #SeedIsLife. He explains how AFSA grew by remaining member driven rather than secretariat led, with these spaces becoming engines of learning and action across the continent.
At the end of the conversation, Dr Million reflects on continuity and responsibility. He explains why he launched The #BattleForAfricanAgriculture podcast as a space for learning, documentation, and deeper engagement with Africa’s food systems struggles.
When asked how he hopes to be remembered, he shifts away from titles or recognition and speaks instead of trying to do the right thing, walking with others, and helping remove obstacles so movements, ideas, and people can move forward together.
Read Part Two of the interview in The Voice of AFSA Newsletter
https://mailchi.mp/afsafrica.org/meet-million-belay-part-two
Listen to the full conversation here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7bXBFhmttw
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