SayPro, in partnership with the United States Peace Corps, is promoting food sovereignty through local agriculture initiatives. SayPro defines food sovereignty as the right of communities to control their own food systems—what they grow, how they grow it, and who benefits. SayPro supports community farms, seed banks, and agroecological training to revive traditional farming practices and reduce reliance on imports. These efforts ensure that food systems are not only sustainable but just and culturally appropriate.
SayPro collaborates with smallholder farmers to improve soil health, crop diversity, and water management. Peace Corps volunteers work with SayPro to introduce permaculture methods, organic composting, and integrated pest management. SayPro also connects farmers with local markets and cooperatives to improve income and self-sufficiency. These initiatives not only enhance food security but promote community pride, reduce environmental harm, and strengthen local economies. SayPro ensures that women and indigenous farmers are prioritized in all food initiatives.
SayPro integrates nutrition education, school gardens, and mobile farmers’ markets to enhance public awareness and dietary health. By involving youth in farming activities and food policy discussions, SayPro builds the next generation of food leaders. Peace Corps volunteers assist SayPro in curriculum development, storytelling campaigns, and capacity-building programs for agricultural innovation. SayPro’s approach brings farming back to the heart of community life and development strategy, fostering both resilience and empowerment.
SayPro believes that food sovereignty is a foundation of dignity, health, and environmental justice. Through this partnership with the Peace Corps, SayPro is creating food systems that serve people, not just profit. SayPro continues to replicate these models across rural and peri-urban regions, proving that sustainable agriculture is possible anywhere. With SayPro’s support, communities are reclaiming control over what nourishes them—body, culture, and economy.