Waste4Meal is a transformative initiative spearheaded by the Agricultural Social Entrepreneurship Foundation (ASEF), in collaboration with FIDAS Africa, LarvaProt, and Gonastocks Limited, dedicated to driving positive change across Africa. At its core, Waste4Meal seeks to address critical challenges surrounding waste management while simultaneously empowering communities through comprehensive training and support. With a vision firmly rooted in sustainability and environmental stewardship, Waste4Meal aims to revolutionize organic waste management practices using the Black Soldier Fly (BSF) as a catalyst for change.
With a mission to empower 100,000 Africans through innovative waste management strategies, Waste4Meal endeavors to create tangible opportunities for economic growth and social development. By harnessing the potential of organic waste as a valuable resource, the initiative aims to generate 500,000 jobs across multiple African countries within a span of four years. Through strategic partnerships and sponsorships, Waste4Meal is committed to providing targeted training programs that equip individuals, particularly youths, women, and widows, with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the emerging field of sustainable waste management.
The beautiful thing is that the trained individuals will be formed into farming clusters, where in technological and technical support will be provided to them so that they can operate on commercial cluster scale. The project will further seek to attract investments into the clusters for scaling, and expansion. The aim is to attract about 40 Million USD in investments into the project across the African Continent.
Waste4Meal envisions a future where Africans are not only more cognizant of their waste disposal habits but also actively engaged in promoting environmental healing and resilience. By fostering a culture of responsible waste management and circular economy principles, the initiative seeks to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change, enhance food security, and promote inclusive economic growth. With its motto "Where Waste Meets Wealth," Waste4Meal invites individuals, organizations, and communities to join hands in creating a brighter, more sustainable future for Africa and beyond.
Empowering Africa Through Sustainable Waste Management
Empowering African communities through comprehensive training and support in organic waste management, fostering sustainable livelihoods and environmental stewardship.
The Waste4Meal Project aligns seamlessly with all 17 SDGs outlined by the United Nations, reflecting its comprehensive and inclusive approach to sustainability. Here's a breakdown of how Black Soldier Fly farming fulfills each SDG:
The Waste4Meal Project stands as a beacon of sustainable development, offering a model that transcends borders and addresses the interconnected challenges facing our planet. Through the strategic integration of BSF farming, this initiative presents a compelling opportunity to create lasting positive impact while advancing the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
The Lead Consortium are:
ASEF is an international not for profit organization that seeks to promote the involvement of youths and women in Agriculture through glamourization of agriculture, attraction of finance and training. www.asefinternational.org
FIDAS, a decentralized training platform, seamlessly bridges course facilitators and trainees through live, prerecorded, or self-paced sessions. It empowers course creators by offering a free space to showcase their expertise, unlocking accessibility for a broader audience. The platform not only facilitates dynamic interaction but also supports examination processes and certificate issuance. www.fidasafrica.com
Gonastocks poised to promote agriculture and agricultural investment through the provision of alternative finance option for farming and agribusiness. www.gonastocks.io
Waste4Meal will work with the trained participants to attract capital for them into their project. The finances shall be a low interest loans, rates between 5% and 9% and repayment over a period of 12 to 18 months.
Institute of Larval Protein is an institute established to support insect farmers in Africa, with technology, research and development, access to finance and access to market along the insect value chain. www.instrituteoflarvalprotein.com
NGN is a social enterprise in the field of sustainable nutrition by specializing in insect farming and insectbased food and feed solutions both in- and outside of Europe. Founded with a vision to address global food challenges, NGN stands at the forefront of the insect sector, offering innovative training, consultancy, and research services. https://ngn.co.nl/