2024-07-22T20:22:02-07:00 2023-12-31 990EZ 2023-01-01 880962155 CHANGING NARRATIVES AFRICA CHAN 6518906743 7529 12th St N St Paul MN 55128 Ony Mgbeahurike Advisory Board Member 6518906743 2022-01-01 Ony Mgbeahurike 999009999 1 1 11 1 AAL2 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X X www.afchub.org X X 37500 X 37500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37500 0 0 0 0 0 0 70246 70246 -32746 124243 0 91497 124243 91497 0 0 0 0 124243 91497 0 0 124243 91497 We enable African entrepreneurs to start and scale resilient and sustainable agribusinesses that feed Africa and the world by providing training, funding opportunities, exposure, trade linkages, and fostering a vibrant community of changemakers. A million successful and sustainable African agribusinesses are transforming the food ecosystem and are recognized and respected across the globe. 1,000 Young Nigerian Agripreneurs Benefit from the Entrepreneur Support Program 10 Changemakers Benefit from AFC's Narrative Changers African Food Fellowship AFC organized a workshop in December 2022 on Building Resilience Against Climate and Environmental Shocks (BRACE) for Agribusinesses. The workshop was attended by agriSMEs, climate change experts and representatives of the development sector, who discuss sustainable ways improving agricultural productivity while incorporating climate-smart practices into their operations and business models. The workshop now sets the stage for the BRACE program which will be launching this year In June 2022, AFC convened entrepreneurs in Kigali, Rwanda providing a platform to create deep connections locally and explore opportunities for new partnerships and growth. The convening was attended by the AFC team as well as existing and aspiring AFC members. In September 2022, we returned to the land of a thousand hills to join the global community for the annual AGRF Summit themed 'Grow, Nourish, Reward: Bold Actions for Resilient Food Systems'. AFC sponsored two members of our entrepreneur community to attend the summit from Lagos, Nigeria and connected with several other changemakers in the community from South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Angola, Uganda and Rwanda. AFC team members and entrepreneurs spoke at various sessions at the AGRF, making a case for climate action, gender and youth inclusivity, driving entrepreneurship growth, and building a resilient food ecosystem in Africa. 0 0 In 2023, the African Food Changemakers (AFC) Community grew to 3,082 members across 39 African countries in the agri-food sector. They provided over 300 opportunities, hosted 40+ events, and shared 1,290 resources to support business growth. Key programs included: Leading African Women in Food Fellowship (LAWFF): Supported by the Skoll Foundation, LAWFF amplified the voices of 27 African women, offering training, mentorship, and visibility. 26 fellows were selected from 640 nominations across 12 African countries. Components included weekly training, mentoring, and participation in the Africa Food Systems Forum. Building Resilience Against Climate Change and Environmental Shocks (BRACE): Also supported by the Skoll Foundation, BRACE trained over 500 participants to adopt climate-resilient practices through a three-month intensive program. Included live sessions, study visits, and technical support. Scaling Export Program (SEP): Supported by Afreximbank, SEP trained 635 AgriSMEs from 25 African countries to export agri-food products. Included an e-learning platform and live interactive sessions. AFC's notable events and collaborations in 2023 included: CANEX Gastronomy & Culinary Arts event in Cairo: Featuring product showcases, masterclasses, and the airing of AFC's Jolloff War documentary. Sahel Food System Changemakers Conference: Focused on climate change, food security, and post-harvest losses. Fidelity International Trade and Creative Connect Show in Houston: Showcased African food products to new buyers in the US. 0 70000 70000 Mwihaki Muraguri Advisory Board Member 0 0 0 0 Paulo Gomes Advisory Board Member 0 0 0 0 Una Osili Advisory Board Member 0 0 0 0 Pierre Thiam Advisory Board Member 0 0 0 0 Selena Cuffe Advisory Board Member 0 0 0 0 Lesego Serolong Advisory Board Member 0 0 0 0 Ony Mgbeahurike Advisory Board Member 0.1 0 0 0 Ijeoma Dike-Young Advisory Board Member 0 0 0 0 Ndidi Nwuneli Advisory Board Chair 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MN Ony Mgbeahurike 7529 12th St N St Paul MN 55128 6518906743 1 NI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 130000 47500 177500 0 0 0 130000 47500 177500 177500 0 0 0 130000 47500 177500 1 1 0 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Program operations The Advisory Board Member who is in-charge of filling annual returns went through life-changing situations including loss of parent (Dad) and Uncle while getting married and starting a new family leading to this member stepping aside from the role, and later returning on duty July 2024. Given the organization does not have full time staff, we rely on ad-hoc staff for non-core activities like tax filling, etc.