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Before there were reports, policies, and action plans, there were stories passed through generations, whispered over shared meals, carried across fields and kitchens, keeping memories alive. Stories have always been how we as humans have made sense of the world. They don’t merely mirror reality – they shape it.
At Healthy Food Healthy Planet, we believe that storytelling can be so much more than just a means of communication. It can also be a means of shifting power, shaping movements, and imagining new worlds. Stories can make what initially appears impossible, possible. Stories lend power to unheard voices, giving them the space and strength needed to reshape the narrative and reclaim power.
Imagining a fairer food future, together
Our Annual Forum this year was a gathering alive with curiosity, creativity, and expertise. It was a place where stories sparked conversation, reflection, and connection, reminding us that when we learn from one another, we become stronger, wiser, and better equipped to work toward a just and sustainable food system. This energy was most tangible within our storytelling workshops, where participants brought their lived experiences, collective memories, and visions for the future of food systems across Europe.
Reclaiming a seat at the table: stories that dismantle colonial legacies
One form that storytelling took within these workshops was to confront inequity and imagine something radically different. In one session called “Nurturing a Decolonial Food Movement in the UK”, participants were told the tale of The Gathering Table - a summit on anti-racism in the UK food sector which became a space to imagine food systems rooted in justice, reciprocity, and community. It was a story of collective imagining – a reminder that change often begins when we gather, listen, and work together.
From the power of the collective to a tale of the strength of an individual, we then heard from Mpho Mary Hlalele, a Black woman and veterinarian, shared with us her powerful story of resilience and reclamation. Mpho spoke of her experience advocating for animals while navigating and challenging the racial power dynamics of South Africa. Her journey asked us to look inward within ourselves and question our own biases, but also to look outward and question who holds space in our movements to take real steps towards a more inclusive table of power.
Beyond one woman’s journey, the fight for justice in South Africa takes many forms. Eline Achterberg, from Oxfam Novib, opened our eyes to the story of farm workers resisting the toxic legacies of colonialism, and of solidarity that stretches from the fields of the Global South to the decision-making tables of the European Union. It was a story of standing together to end the racist and colonial double standards that allow hazardous pesticides to persist, reminding us that dismantling power is as much about reckoning with history as it is about reshaping the future.
Rethinking economies and funding models for fairer food systems
As they unfolded, many of our storytelling workshops became a bridge from reflections of the past to visions for the future. From discussions about dismantling colonial legacies, we also opened the door to conversations about how economies and systems of funding can be reshaped to serve equity, justice, and the communities they impact most.
Ashley from Farming the Future spoke of what can happen when funders, farmers, organisers, and activists come together to share power. The story of Farming the Future is that of a move away from the old model of philanthropy, where power is held over others, towards a type of “power with”, which seeks collaboration and common ground. This is a model of funding where resources are pooled, decisions are shared, and change can grow collectively.
Across seas and borders, Maria Staniszewska, from the Polish Ecological Club, shared the story of Juchowo in Poland, which reminded everyone that resistance can take quiet, enduring forms. The biodynamic farm and vocational centre stands as a testament to inclusive economies, ethical work, and as a resistance to the extractive logic of the global market. It offers a glimpse into a possible alternative future, where communities live in balance with nature, and every economic decision is guided by ethical considerations.
Collaboration as fertile ground for change
Having explored alternative futures, many of the stories we told centred back to the main theme of our Annual Forum – the power of collaboration. We talked about how vision becomes action when people choose to work together across borders.
We heard from Louise from Dansk Vegetarisk Forening, who told us of how power was built together when unlikely allies, like farmers and plant-based advocates, built the plant-based food sector. It was a testament to how collaboration can transform seeds of possibility into collective power, not by erasing differences, but by aligning ambitions.
Travelling from the fields of Denmark to the community halls of Poland, we heard a tale of hope from Morgan, from the Green REV Institute, who spoke of a civic front for food safety emerging in a country often split by deep divides. It was a reminder that when systems falter, we can step forward as community, with local voices, neighbours, farmers, activists, to work to together to build a federation that doesn’t wait for permission to imagine something better. In the face of crisis, they chose connection over conflict, weaving courage from their shared needs and writing a story of food as a point of unity rather than polarisation.
Sprouting from the shared soil of the European Union, Soizic, from ProVeg, told us a story of shifting narratives. We heard how plant-based foods, so often labelled as fringe or fleeting, are finding their rightful place in the story of a healthier, more sustainable food future. This was not a tale of reframing. Through coalitions and shared values, they built a chorus loud enough to challenge old discourses and invite new ones in.
Stories as a blueprint for change
Across Europe, communities, individuals, and organisations are discovering that the challenges we face, like climate change, health crises, and inequality, cannot be solved alone. Real change requires a shared vision, shared effort, and shared power. The stories we heard at the Annual Forum helped us reflect on our past, imagine a new world and see how we are already enacting change when we work together.
The future of food is not held in the hands of a few perched in high towers and tucked away in boardrooms, but in the hands of those who dare to imagine a different story. When we build bridges, open our hearts, and come together, we unlock a current of collective power that’s unstoppable, nourishing, and vital for shaping amore just and sustainable food future.
Before there were reports, policies, and action plans, there were stories passed through generations, whispered over shared meals, carried across fields and kitchens, keeping memories alive. Stories have always been how we as humans have made sense of the world. They don’t merely mirror reality – they shape it.
At Healthy Food Healthy Planet, we believe that storytelling can be so much more than just a means of communication. It can also be a means of shifting power, shaping movements, and imagining new worlds. Stories can make what initially appears impossible, possible. Stories lend power to unheard voices, giving them the space and strength needed to reshape the narrative and reclaim power.
Imagining a fairer food future, together
Our Annual Forum this year was a gathering alive with curiosity, creativity, and expertise. It was a place where stories sparked conversation, reflection, and connection, reminding us that when we learn from one another, we become stronger, wiser, and better equipped to work toward a just and sustainable food system. This energy was most tangible within our storytelling workshops, where participants brought their lived experiences, collective memories, and visions for the future of food systems across Europe.
Reclaiming a seat at the table: stories that dismantle colonial legacies
One form that storytelling took within these workshops was to confront inequity and imagine something radically different. In one session called “Nurturing a Decolonial Food Movement in the UK”, participants were told the tale of The Gathering Table - a summit on anti-racism in the UK food sector which became a space to imagine food systems rooted in justice, reciprocity, and community. It was a story of collective imagining – a reminder that change often begins when we gather, listen, and work together.
From the power of the collective to a tale of the strength of an individual, we then heard from Mpho Mary Hlalele, a Black woman and veterinarian, shared with us her powerful story of resilience and reclamation. Mpho spoke of her experience advocating for animals while navigating and challenging the racial power dynamics of South Africa. Her journey asked us to look inward within ourselves and question our own biases, but also to look outward and question who holds space in our movements to take real steps towards a more inclusive table of power.
Beyond one woman’s journey, the fight for justice in South Africa takes many forms. Eline Achterberg, from Oxfam Novib, opened our eyes to the story of farm workers resisting the toxic legacies of colonialism, and of solidarity that stretches from the fields of the Global South to the decision-making tables of the European Union. It was a story of standing together to end the racist and colonial double standards that allow hazardous pesticides to persist, reminding us that dismantling power is as much about reckoning with history as it is about reshaping the future.
Rethinking economies and funding models for fairer food systems
As they unfolded, many of our storytelling workshops became a bridge from reflections of the past to visions for the future. From discussions about dismantling colonial legacies, we also opened the door to conversations about how economies and systems of funding can be reshaped to serve equity, justice, and the communities they impact most.
Ashley from Farming the Future spoke of what can happen when funders, farmers, organisers, and activists come together to share power. The story of Farming the Future is that of a move away from the old model of philanthropy, where power is held over others, towards a type of “power with”, which seeks collaboration and common ground. This is a model of funding where resources are pooled, decisions are shared, and change can grow collectively.
Across seas and borders, Maria Staniszewska, from the Polish Ecological Club, shared the story of Juchowo in Poland, which reminded everyone that resistance can take quiet, enduring forms. The biodynamic farm and vocational centre stands as a testament to inclusive economies, ethical work, and as a resistance to the extractive logic of the global market. It offers a glimpse into a possible alternative future, where communities live in balance with nature, and every economic decision is guided by ethical considerations.
Collaboration as fertile ground for change
Having explored alternative futures, many of the stories we told centred back to the main theme of our Annual Forum – the power of collaboration. We talked about how vision becomes action when people choose to work together across borders.
We heard from Louise from Dansk Vegetarisk Forening, who told us of how power was built together when unlikely allies, like farmers and plant-based advocates, built the plant-based food sector. It was a testament to how collaboration can transform seeds of possibility into collective power, not by erasing differences, but by aligning ambitions.
Travelling from the fields of Denmark to the community halls of Poland, we heard a tale of hope from Morgan, from the Green REV Institute, who spoke of a civic front for food safety emerging in a country often split by deep divides. It was a reminder that when systems falter, we can step forward as community, with local voices, neighbours, farmers, activists, to work to together to build a federation that doesn’t wait for permission to imagine something better. In the face of crisis, they chose connection over conflict, weaving courage from their shared needs and writing a story of food as a point of unity rather than polarisation.
Sprouting from the shared soil of the European Union, Soizic, from ProVeg, told us a story of shifting narratives. We heard how plant-based foods, so often labelled as fringe or fleeting, are finding their rightful place in the story of a healthier, more sustainable food future. This was not a tale of reframing. Through coalitions and shared values, they built a chorus loud enough to challenge old discourses and invite new ones in.
Stories as a blueprint for change
Across Europe, communities, individuals, and organisations are discovering that the challenges we face, like climate change, health crises, and inequality, cannot be solved alone. Real change requires a shared vision, shared effort, and shared power. The stories we heard at the Annual Forum helped us reflect on our past, imagine a new world and see how we are already enacting change when we work together.
The future of food is not held in the hands of a few perched in high towers and tucked away in boardrooms, but in the hands of those who dare to imagine a different story. When we build bridges, open our hearts, and come together, we unlock a current of collective power that’s unstoppable, nourishing, and vital for shaping amore just and sustainable food future.
Before there were reports, policies, and action plans, there were stories passed through generations, whispered over shared meals, carried across fields and kitchens, keeping memories alive. Stories have always been how we as humans have made sense of the world. They don’t merely mirror reality – they shape it.
At Healthy Food Healthy Planet, we believe that storytelling can be so much more than just a means of communication. It can also be a means of shifting power, shaping movements, and imagining new worlds. Stories can make what initially appears impossible, possible. Stories lend power to unheard voices, giving them the space and strength needed to reshape the narrative and reclaim power.
Imagining a fairer food future, together
Our Annual Forum this year was a gathering alive with curiosity, creativity, and expertise. It was a place where stories sparked conversation, reflection, and connection, reminding us that when we learn from one another, we become stronger, wiser, and better equipped to work toward a just and sustainable food system. This energy was most tangible within our storytelling workshops, where participants brought their lived experiences, collective memories, and visions for the future of food systems across Europe.
Reclaiming a seat at the table: stories that dismantle colonial legacies
One form that storytelling took within these workshops was to confront inequity and imagine something radically different. In one session called “Nurturing a Decolonial Food Movement in the UK”, participants were told the tale of The Gathering Table - a summit on anti-racism in the UK food sector which became a space to imagine food systems rooted in justice, reciprocity, and community. It was a story of collective imagining – a reminder that change often begins when we gather, listen, and work together.
From the power of the collective to a tale of the strength of an individual, we then heard from Mpho Mary Hlalele, a Black woman and veterinarian, shared with us her powerful story of resilience and reclamation. Mpho spoke of her experience advocating for animals while navigating and challenging the racial power dynamics of South Africa. Her journey asked us to look inward within ourselves and question our own biases, but also to look outward and question who holds space in our movements to take real steps towards a more inclusive table of power.
Beyond one woman’s journey, the fight for justice in South Africa takes many forms. Eline Achterberg, from Oxfam Novib, opened our eyes to the story of farm workers resisting the toxic legacies of colonialism, and of solidarity that stretches from the fields of the Global South to the decision-making tables of the European Union. It was a story of standing together to end the racist and colonial double standards that allow hazardous pesticides to persist, reminding us that dismantling power is as much about reckoning with history as it is about reshaping the future.
Rethinking economies and funding models for fairer food systems
As they unfolded, many of our storytelling workshops became a bridge from reflections of the past to visions for the future. From discussions about dismantling colonial legacies, we also opened the door to conversations about how economies and systems of funding can be reshaped to serve equity, justice, and the communities they impact most.
Ashley from Farming the Future spoke of what can happen when funders, farmers, organisers, and activists come together to share power. The story of Farming the Future is that of a move away from the old model of philanthropy, where power is held over others, towards a type of “power with”, which seeks collaboration and common ground. This is a model of funding where resources are pooled, decisions are shared, and change can grow collectively.
Across seas and borders, Maria Staniszewska, from the Polish Ecological Club, shared the story of Juchowo in Poland, which reminded everyone that resistance can take quiet, enduring forms. The biodynamic farm and vocational centre stands as a testament to inclusive economies, ethical work, and as a resistance to the extractive logic of the global market. It offers a glimpse into a possible alternative future, where communities live in balance with nature, and every economic decision is guided by ethical considerations.
Collaboration as fertile ground for change
Having explored alternative futures, many of the stories we told centred back to the main theme of our Annual Forum – the power of collaboration. We talked about how vision becomes action when people choose to work together across borders.
We heard from Louise from Dansk Vegetarisk Forening, who told us of how power was built together when unlikely allies, like farmers and plant-based advocates, built the plant-based food sector. It was a testament to how collaboration can transform seeds of possibility into collective power, not by erasing differences, but by aligning ambitions.
Travelling from the fields of Denmark to the community halls of Poland, we heard a tale of hope from Morgan, from the Green REV Institute, who spoke of a civic front for food safety emerging in a country often split by deep divides. It was a reminder that when systems falter, we can step forward as community, with local voices, neighbours, farmers, activists, to work to together to build a federation that doesn’t wait for permission to imagine something better. In the face of crisis, they chose connection over conflict, weaving courage from their shared needs and writing a story of food as a point of unity rather than polarisation.
Sprouting from the shared soil of the European Union, Soizic, from ProVeg, told us a story of shifting narratives. We heard how plant-based foods, so often labelled as fringe or fleeting, are finding their rightful place in the story of a healthier, more sustainable food future. This was not a tale of reframing. Through coalitions and shared values, they built a chorus loud enough to challenge old discourses and invite new ones in.
Stories as a blueprint for change
Across Europe, communities, individuals, and organisations are discovering that the challenges we face, like climate change, health crises, and inequality, cannot be solved alone. Real change requires a shared vision, shared effort, and shared power. The stories we heard at the Annual Forum helped us reflect on our past, imagine a new world and see how we are already enacting change when we work together.
The future of food is not held in the hands of a few perched in high towers and tucked away in boardrooms, but in the hands of those who dare to imagine a different story. When we build bridges, open our hearts, and come together, we unlock a current of collective power that’s unstoppable, nourishing, and vital for shaping amore just and sustainable food future.
Before there were reports, policies, and action plans, there were stories passed through generations, whispered over shared meals, carried across fields and kitchens, keeping memories alive. Stories have always been how we as humans have made sense of the world. They don’t merely mirror reality – they shape it.
At Healthy Food Healthy Planet, we believe that storytelling can be so much more than just a means of communication. It can also be a means of shifting power, shaping movements, and imagining new worlds. Stories can make what initially appears impossible, possible. Stories lend power to unheard voices, giving them the space and strength needed to reshape the narrative and reclaim power.
Imagining a fairer food future, together
Our Annual Forum this year was a gathering alive with curiosity, creativity, and expertise. It was a place where stories sparked conversation, reflection, and connection, reminding us that when we learn from one another, we become stronger, wiser, and better equipped to work toward a just and sustainable food system. This energy was most tangible within our storytelling workshops, where participants brought their lived experiences, collective memories, and visions for the future of food systems across Europe.
Reclaiming a seat at the table: stories that dismantle colonial legacies
One form that storytelling took within these workshops was to confront inequity and imagine something radically different. In one session called “Nurturing a Decolonial Food Movement in the UK”, participants were told the tale of The Gathering Table - a summit on anti-racism in the UK food sector which became a space to imagine food systems rooted in justice, reciprocity, and community. It was a story of collective imagining – a reminder that change often begins when we gather, listen, and work together.
From the power of the collective to a tale of the strength of an individual, we then heard from Mpho Mary Hlalele, a Black woman and veterinarian, shared with us her powerful story of resilience and reclamation. Mpho spoke of her experience advocating for animals while navigating and challenging the racial power dynamics of South Africa. Her journey asked us to look inward within ourselves and question our own biases, but also to look outward and question who holds space in our movements to take real steps towards a more inclusive table of power.
Beyond one woman’s journey, the fight for justice in South Africa takes many forms. Eline Achterberg, from Oxfam Novib, opened our eyes to the story of farm workers resisting the toxic legacies of colonialism, and of solidarity that stretches from the fields of the Global South to the decision-making tables of the European Union. It was a story of standing together to end the racist and colonial double standards that allow hazardous pesticides to persist, reminding us that dismantling power is as much about reckoning with history as it is about reshaping the future.
Rethinking economies and funding models for fairer food systems
As they unfolded, many of our storytelling workshops became a bridge from reflections of the past to visions for the future. From discussions about dismantling colonial legacies, we also opened the door to conversations about how economies and systems of funding can be reshaped to serve equity, justice, and the communities they impact most.
Ashley from Farming the Future spoke of what can happen when funders, farmers, organisers, and activists come together to share power. The story of Farming the Future is that of a move away from the old model of philanthropy, where power is held over others, towards a type of “power with”, which seeks collaboration and common ground. This is a model of funding where resources are pooled, decisions are shared, and change can grow collectively.
Across seas and borders, Maria Staniszewska, from the Polish Ecological Club, shared the story of Juchowo in Poland, which reminded everyone that resistance can take quiet, enduring forms. The biodynamic farm and vocational centre stands as a testament to inclusive economies, ethical work, and as a resistance to the extractive logic of the global market. It offers a glimpse into a possible alternative future, where communities live in balance with nature, and every economic decision is guided by ethical considerations.
Collaboration as fertile ground for change
Having explored alternative futures, many of the stories we told centred back to the main theme of our Annual Forum – the power of collaboration. We talked about how vision becomes action when people choose to work together across borders.
We heard from Louise from Dansk Vegetarisk Forening, who told us of how power was built together when unlikely allies, like farmers and plant-based advocates, built the plant-based food sector. It was a testament to how collaboration can transform seeds of possibility into collective power, not by erasing differences, but by aligning ambitions.
Travelling from the fields of Denmark to the community halls of Poland, we heard a tale of hope from Morgan, from the Green REV Institute, who spoke of a civic front for food safety emerging in a country often split by deep divides. It was a reminder that when systems falter, we can step forward as community, with local voices, neighbours, farmers, activists, to work to together to build a federation that doesn’t wait for permission to imagine something better. In the face of crisis, they chose connection over conflict, weaving courage from their shared needs and writing a story of food as a point of unity rather than polarisation.
Sprouting from the shared soil of the European Union, Soizic, from ProVeg, told us a story of shifting narratives. We heard how plant-based foods, so often labelled as fringe or fleeting, are finding their rightful place in the story of a healthier, more sustainable food future. This was not a tale of reframing. Through coalitions and shared values, they built a chorus loud enough to challenge old discourses and invite new ones in.
Stories as a blueprint for change
Across Europe, communities, individuals, and organisations are discovering that the challenges we face, like climate change, health crises, and inequality, cannot be solved alone. Real change requires a shared vision, shared effort, and shared power. The stories we heard at the Annual Forum helped us reflect on our past, imagine a new world and see how we are already enacting change when we work together.
The future of food is not held in the hands of a few perched in high towers and tucked away in boardrooms, but in the hands of those who dare to imagine a different story. When we build bridges, open our hearts, and come together, we unlock a current of collective power that’s unstoppable, nourishing, and vital for shaping amore just and sustainable food future.
Before there were reports, policies, and action plans, there were stories passed through generations, whispered over shared meals, carried across fields and kitchens, keeping memories alive. Stories have always been how we as humans have made sense of the world. They don’t merely mirror reality – they shape it.
At Healthy Food Healthy Planet, we believe that storytelling can be so much more than just a means of communication. It can also be a means of shifting power, shaping movements, and imagining new worlds. Stories can make what initially appears impossible, possible. Stories lend power to unheard voices, giving them the space and strength needed to reshape the narrative and reclaim power.
Imagining a fairer food future, together
Our Annual Forum this year was a gathering alive with curiosity, creativity, and expertise. It was a place where stories sparked conversation, reflection, and connection, reminding us that when we learn from one another, we become stronger, wiser, and better equipped to work toward a just and sustainable food system. This energy was most tangible within our storytelling workshops, where participants brought their lived experiences, collective memories, and visions for the future of food systems across Europe.
Reclaiming a seat at the table: stories that dismantle colonial legacies
One form that storytelling took within these workshops was to confront inequity and imagine something radically different. In one session called “Nurturing a Decolonial Food Movement in the UK”, participants were told the tale of The Gathering Table - a summit on anti-racism in the UK food sector which became a space to imagine food systems rooted in justice, reciprocity, and community. It was a story of collective imagining – a reminder that change often begins when we gather, listen, and work together.
From the power of the collective to a tale of the strength of an individual, we then heard from Mpho Mary Hlalele, a Black woman and veterinarian, shared with us her powerful story of resilience and reclamation. Mpho spoke of her experience advocating for animals while navigating and challenging the racial power dynamics of South Africa. Her journey asked us to look inward within ourselves and question our own biases, but also to look outward and question who holds space in our movements to take real steps towards a more inclusive table of power.
Beyond one woman’s journey, the fight for justice in South Africa takes many forms. Eline Achterberg, from Oxfam Novib, opened our eyes to the story of farm workers resisting the toxic legacies of colonialism, and of solidarity that stretches from the fields of the Global South to the decision-making tables of the European Union. It was a story of standing together to end the racist and colonial double standards that allow hazardous pesticides to persist, reminding us that dismantling power is as much about reckoning with history as it is about reshaping the future.
Rethinking economies and funding models for fairer food systems
As they unfolded, many of our storytelling workshops became a bridge from reflections of the past to visions for the future. From discussions about dismantling colonial legacies, we also opened the door to conversations about how economies and systems of funding can be reshaped to serve equity, justice, and the communities they impact most.
Ashley from Farming the Future spoke of what can happen when funders, farmers, organisers, and activists come together to share power. The story of Farming the Future is that of a move away from the old model of philanthropy, where power is held over others, towards a type of “power with”, which seeks collaboration and common ground. This is a model of funding where resources are pooled, decisions are shared, and change can grow collectively.
Across seas and borders, Maria Staniszewska, from the Polish Ecological Club, shared the story of Juchowo in Poland, which reminded everyone that resistance can take quiet, enduring forms. The biodynamic farm and vocational centre stands as a testament to inclusive economies, ethical work, and as a resistance to the extractive logic of the global market. It offers a glimpse into a possible alternative future, where communities live in balance with nature, and every economic decision is guided by ethical considerations.
Collaboration as fertile ground for change
Having explored alternative futures, many of the stories we told centred back to the main theme of our Annual Forum – the power of collaboration. We talked about how vision becomes action when people choose to work together across borders.
We heard from Louise from Dansk Vegetarisk Forening, who told us of how power was built together when unlikely allies, like farmers and plant-based advocates, built the plant-based food sector. It was a testament to how collaboration can transform seeds of possibility into collective power, not by erasing differences, but by aligning ambitions.
Travelling from the fields of Denmark to the community halls of Poland, we heard a tale of hope from Morgan, from the Green REV Institute, who spoke of a civic front for food safety emerging in a country often split by deep divides. It was a reminder that when systems falter, we can step forward as community, with local voices, neighbours, farmers, activists, to work to together to build a federation that doesn’t wait for permission to imagine something better. In the face of crisis, they chose connection over conflict, weaving courage from their shared needs and writing a story of food as a point of unity rather than polarisation.
Sprouting from the shared soil of the European Union, Soizic, from ProVeg, told us a story of shifting narratives. We heard how plant-based foods, so often labelled as fringe or fleeting, are finding their rightful place in the story of a healthier, more sustainable food future. This was not a tale of reframing. Through coalitions and shared values, they built a chorus loud enough to challenge old discourses and invite new ones in.
Stories as a blueprint for change
Across Europe, communities, individuals, and organisations are discovering that the challenges we face, like climate change, health crises, and inequality, cannot be solved alone. Real change requires a shared vision, shared effort, and shared power. The stories we heard at the Annual Forum helped us reflect on our past, imagine a new world and see how we are already enacting change when we work together.
The future of food is not held in the hands of a few perched in high towers and tucked away in boardrooms, but in the hands of those who dare to imagine a different story. When we build bridges, open our hearts, and come together, we unlock a current of collective power that’s unstoppable, nourishing, and vital for shaping amore just and sustainable food future.
Before there were reports, policies, and action plans, there were stories passed through generations, whispered over shared meals, carried across fields and kitchens, keeping memories alive. Stories have always been how we as humans have made sense of the world. They don’t merely mirror reality – they shape it.
At Healthy Food Healthy Planet, we believe that storytelling can be so much more than just a means of communication. It can also be a means of shifting power, shaping movements, and imagining new worlds. Stories can make what initially appears impossible, possible. Stories lend power to unheard voices, giving them the space and strength needed to reshape the narrative and reclaim power.
Imagining a fairer food future, together
Our Annual Forum this year was a gathering alive with curiosity, creativity, and expertise. It was a place where stories sparked conversation, reflection, and connection, reminding us that when we learn from one another, we become stronger, wiser, and better equipped to work toward a just and sustainable food system. This energy was most tangible within our storytelling workshops, where participants brought their lived experiences, collective memories, and visions for the future of food systems across Europe.
Reclaiming a seat at the table: stories that dismantle colonial legacies
One form that storytelling took within these workshops was to confront inequity and imagine something radically different. In one session called “Nurturing a Decolonial Food Movement in the UK”, participants were told the tale of The Gathering Table - a summit on anti-racism in the UK food sector which became a space to imagine food systems rooted in justice, reciprocity, and community. It was a story of collective imagining – a reminder that change often begins when we gather, listen, and work together.
From the power of the collective to a tale of the strength of an individual, we then heard from Mpho Mary Hlalele, a Black woman and veterinarian, shared with us her powerful story of resilience and reclamation. Mpho spoke of her experience advocating for animals while navigating and challenging the racial power dynamics of South Africa. Her journey asked us to look inward within ourselves and question our own biases, but also to look outward and question who holds space in our movements to take real steps towards a more inclusive table of power.
Beyond one woman’s journey, the fight for justice in South Africa takes many forms. Eline Achterberg, from Oxfam Novib, opened our eyes to the story of farm workers resisting the toxic legacies of colonialism, and of solidarity that stretches from the fields of the Global South to the decision-making tables of the European Union. It was a story of standing together to end the racist and colonial double standards that allow hazardous pesticides to persist, reminding us that dismantling power is as much about reckoning with history as it is about reshaping the future.
Rethinking economies and funding models for fairer food systems
As they unfolded, many of our storytelling workshops became a bridge from reflections of the past to visions for the future. From discussions about dismantling colonial legacies, we also opened the door to conversations about how economies and systems of funding can be reshaped to serve equity, justice, and the communities they impact most.
Ashley from Farming the Future spoke of what can happen when funders, farmers, organisers, and activists come together to share power. The story of Farming the Future is that of a move away from the old model of philanthropy, where power is held over others, towards a type of “power with”, which seeks collaboration and common ground. This is a model of funding where resources are pooled, decisions are shared, and change can grow collectively.
Across seas and borders, Maria Staniszewska, from the Polish Ecological Club, shared the story of Juchowo in Poland, which reminded everyone that resistance can take quiet, enduring forms. The biodynamic farm and vocational centre stands as a testament to inclusive economies, ethical work, and as a resistance to the extractive logic of the global market. It offers a glimpse into a possible alternative future, where communities live in balance with nature, and every economic decision is guided by ethical considerations.
Collaboration as fertile ground for change
Having explored alternative futures, many of the stories we told centred back to the main theme of our Annual Forum – the power of collaboration. We talked about how vision becomes action when people choose to work together across borders.
We heard from Louise from Dansk Vegetarisk Forening, who told us of how power was built together when unlikely allies, like farmers and plant-based advocates, built the plant-based food sector. It was a testament to how collaboration can transform seeds of possibility into collective power, not by erasing differences, but by aligning ambitions.
Travelling from the fields of Denmark to the community halls of Poland, we heard a tale of hope from Morgan, from the Green REV Institute, who spoke of a civic front for food safety emerging in a country often split by deep divides. It was a reminder that when systems falter, we can step forward as community, with local voices, neighbours, farmers, activists, to work to together to build a federation that doesn’t wait for permission to imagine something better. In the face of crisis, they chose connection over conflict, weaving courage from their shared needs and writing a story of food as a point of unity rather than polarisation.
Sprouting from the shared soil of the European Union, Soizic, from ProVeg, told us a story of shifting narratives. We heard how plant-based foods, so often labelled as fringe or fleeting, are finding their rightful place in the story of a healthier, more sustainable food future. This was not a tale of reframing. Through coalitions and shared values, they built a chorus loud enough to challenge old discourses and invite new ones in.
Stories as a blueprint for change
Across Europe, communities, individuals, and organisations are discovering that the challenges we face, like climate change, health crises, and inequality, cannot be solved alone. Real change requires a shared vision, shared effort, and shared power. The stories we heard at the Annual Forum helped us reflect on our past, imagine a new world and see how we are already enacting change when we work together.
The future of food is not held in the hands of a few perched in high towers and tucked away in boardrooms, but in the hands of those who dare to imagine a different story. When we build bridges, open our hearts, and come together, we unlock a current of collective power that’s unstoppable, nourishing, and vital for shaping amore just and sustainable food future.
Before there were reports, policies, and action plans, there were stories passed through generations, whispered over shared meals, carried across fields and kitchens, keeping memories alive. Stories have always been how we as humans have made sense of the world. They don’t merely mirror reality – they shape it.
At Healthy Food Healthy Planet, we believe that storytelling can be so much more than just a means of communication. It can also be a means of shifting power, shaping movements, and imagining new worlds. Stories can make what initially appears impossible, possible. Stories lend power to unheard voices, giving them the space and strength needed to reshape the narrative and reclaim power.
Imagining a fairer food future, together
Our Annual Forum this year was a gathering alive with curiosity, creativity, and expertise. It was a place where stories sparked conversation, reflection, and connection, reminding us that when we learn from one another, we become stronger, wiser, and better equipped to work toward a just and sustainable food system. This energy was most tangible within our storytelling workshops, where participants brought their lived experiences, collective memories, and visions for the future of food systems across Europe.
Reclaiming a seat at the table: stories that dismantle colonial legacies
One form that storytelling took within these workshops was to confront inequity and imagine something radically different. In one session called “Nurturing a Decolonial Food Movement in the UK”, participants were told the tale of The Gathering Table - a summit on anti-racism in the UK food sector which became a space to imagine food systems rooted in justice, reciprocity, and community. It was a story of collective imagining – a reminder that change often begins when we gather, listen, and work together.
From the power of the collective to a tale of the strength of an individual, we then heard from Mpho Mary Hlalele, a Black woman and veterinarian, shared with us her powerful story of resilience and reclamation. Mpho spoke of her experience advocating for animals while navigating and challenging the racial power dynamics of South Africa. Her journey asked us to look inward within ourselves and question our own biases, but also to look outward and question who holds space in our movements to take real steps towards a more inclusive table of power.
Beyond one woman’s journey, the fight for justice in South Africa takes many forms. Eline Achterberg, from Oxfam Novib, opened our eyes to the story of farm workers resisting the toxic legacies of colonialism, and of solidarity that stretches from the fields of the Global South to the decision-making tables of the European Union. It was a story of standing together to end the racist and colonial double standards that allow hazardous pesticides to persist, reminding us that dismantling power is as much about reckoning with history as it is about reshaping the future.
Rethinking economies and funding models for fairer food systems
As they unfolded, many of our storytelling workshops became a bridge from reflections of the past to visions for the future. From discussions about dismantling colonial legacies, we also opened the door to conversations about how economies and systems of funding can be reshaped to serve equity, justice, and the communities they impact most.
Ashley from Farming the Future spoke of what can happen when funders, farmers, organisers, and activists come together to share power. The story of Farming the Future is that of a move away from the old model of philanthropy, where power is held over others, towards a type of “power with”, which seeks collaboration and common ground. This is a model of funding where resources are pooled, decisions are shared, and change can grow collectively.
Across seas and borders, Maria Staniszewska, from the Polish Ecological Club, shared the story of Juchowo in Poland, which reminded everyone that resistance can take quiet, enduring forms. The biodynamic farm and vocational centre stands as a testament to inclusive economies, ethical work, and as a resistance to the extractive logic of the global market. It offers a glimpse into a possible alternative future, where communities live in balance with nature, and every economic decision is guided by ethical considerations.
Collaboration as fertile ground for change
Having explored alternative futures, many of the stories we told centred back to the main theme of our Annual Forum – the power of collaboration. We talked about how vision becomes action when people choose to work together across borders.
We heard from Louise from Dansk Vegetarisk Forening, who told us of how power was built together when unlikely allies, like farmers and plant-based advocates, built the plant-based food sector. It was a testament to how collaboration can transform seeds of possibility into collective power, not by erasing differences, but by aligning ambitions.
Travelling from the fields of Denmark to the community halls of Poland, we heard a tale of hope from Morgan, from the Green REV Institute, who spoke of a civic front for food safety emerging in a country often split by deep divides. It was a reminder that when systems falter, we can step forward as community, with local voices, neighbours, farmers, activists, to work to together to build a federation that doesn’t wait for permission to imagine something better. In the face of crisis, they chose connection over conflict, weaving courage from their shared needs and writing a story of food as a point of unity rather than polarisation.
Sprouting from the shared soil of the European Union, Soizic, from ProVeg, told us a story of shifting narratives. We heard how plant-based foods, so often labelled as fringe or fleeting, are finding their rightful place in the story of a healthier, more sustainable food future. This was not a tale of reframing. Through coalitions and shared values, they built a chorus loud enough to challenge old discourses and invite new ones in.
Stories as a blueprint for change
Across Europe, communities, individuals, and organisations are discovering that the challenges we face, like climate change, health crises, and inequality, cannot be solved alone. Real change requires a shared vision, shared effort, and shared power. The stories we heard at the Annual Forum helped us reflect on our past, imagine a new world and see how we are already enacting change when we work together.
The future of food is not held in the hands of a few perched in high towers and tucked away in boardrooms, but in the hands of those who dare to imagine a different story. When we build bridges, open our hearts, and come together, we unlock a current of collective power that’s unstoppable, nourishing, and vital for shaping amore just and sustainable food future.
Before there were reports, policies, and action plans, there were stories passed through generations, whispered over shared meals, carried across fields and kitchens, keeping memories alive. Stories have always been how we as humans have made sense of the world. They don’t merely mirror reality – they shape it.
At Healthy Food Healthy Planet, we believe that storytelling can be so much more than just a means of communication. It can also be a means of shifting power, shaping movements, and imagining new worlds. Stories can make what initially appears impossible, possible. Stories lend power to unheard voices, giving them the space and strength needed to reshape the narrative and reclaim power.
Imagining a fairer food future, together
Our Annual Forum this year was a gathering alive with curiosity, creativity, and expertise. It was a place where stories sparked conversation, reflection, and connection, reminding us that when we learn from one another, we become stronger, wiser, and better equipped to work toward a just and sustainable food system. This energy was most tangible within our storytelling workshops, where participants brought their lived experiences, collective memories, and visions for the future of food systems across Europe.
Reclaiming a seat at the table: stories that dismantle colonial legacies
One form that storytelling took within these workshops was to confront inequity and imagine something radically different. In one session called “Nurturing a Decolonial Food Movement in the UK”, participants were told the tale of The Gathering Table - a summit on anti-racism in the UK food sector which became a space to imagine food systems rooted in justice, reciprocity, and community. It was a story of collective imagining – a reminder that change often begins when we gather, listen, and work together.
From the power of the collective to a tale of the strength of an individual, we then heard from Mpho Mary Hlalele, a Black woman and veterinarian, shared with us her powerful story of resilience and reclamation. Mpho spoke of her experience advocating for animals while navigating and challenging the racial power dynamics of South Africa. Her journey asked us to look inward within ourselves and question our own biases, but also to look outward and question who holds space in our movements to take real steps towards a more inclusive table of power.
Beyond one woman’s journey, the fight for justice in South Africa takes many forms. Eline Achterberg, from Oxfam Novib, opened our eyes to the story of farm workers resisting the toxic legacies of colonialism, and of solidarity that stretches from the fields of the Global South to the decision-making tables of the European Union. It was a story of standing together to end the racist and colonial double standards that allow hazardous pesticides to persist, reminding us that dismantling power is as much about reckoning with history as it is about reshaping the future.
Rethinking economies and funding models for fairer food systems
As they unfolded, many of our storytelling workshops became a bridge from reflections of the past to visions for the future. From discussions about dismantling colonial legacies, we also opened the door to conversations about how economies and systems of funding can be reshaped to serve equity, justice, and the communities they impact most.
Ashley from Farming the Future spoke of what can happen when funders, farmers, organisers, and activists come together to share power. The story of Farming the Future is that of a move away from the old model of philanthropy, where power is held over others, towards a type of “power with”, which seeks collaboration and common ground. This is a model of funding where resources are pooled, decisions are shared, and change can grow collectively.
Across seas and borders, Maria Staniszewska, from the Polish Ecological Club, shared the story of Juchowo in Poland, which reminded everyone that resistance can take quiet, enduring forms. The biodynamic farm and vocational centre stands as a testament to inclusive economies, ethical work, and as a resistance to the extractive logic of the global market. It offers a glimpse into a possible alternative future, where communities live in balance with nature, and every economic decision is guided by ethical considerations.
Collaboration as fertile ground for change
Having explored alternative futures, many of the stories we told centred back to the main theme of our Annual Forum – the power of collaboration. We talked about how vision becomes action when people choose to work together across borders.
We heard from Louise from Dansk Vegetarisk Forening, who told us of how power was built together when unlikely allies, like farmers and plant-based advocates, built the plant-based food sector. It was a testament to how collaboration can transform seeds of possibility into collective power, not by erasing differences, but by aligning ambitions.
Travelling from the fields of Denmark to the community halls of Poland, we heard a tale of hope from Morgan, from the Green REV Institute, who spoke of a civic front for food safety emerging in a country often split by deep divides. It was a reminder that when systems falter, we can step forward as community, with local voices, neighbours, farmers, activists, to work to together to build a federation that doesn’t wait for permission to imagine something better. In the face of crisis, they chose connection over conflict, weaving courage from their shared needs and writing a story of food as a point of unity rather than polarisation.
Sprouting from the shared soil of the European Union, Soizic, from ProVeg, told us a story of shifting narratives. We heard how plant-based foods, so often labelled as fringe or fleeting, are finding their rightful place in the story of a healthier, more sustainable food future. This was not a tale of reframing. Through coalitions and shared values, they built a chorus loud enough to challenge old discourses and invite new ones in.
Stories as a blueprint for change
Across Europe, communities, individuals, and organisations are discovering that the challenges we face, like climate change, health crises, and inequality, cannot be solved alone. Real change requires a shared vision, shared effort, and shared power. The stories we heard at the Annual Forum helped us reflect on our past, imagine a new world and see how we are already enacting change when we work together.
The future of food is not held in the hands of a few perched in high towers and tucked away in boardrooms, but in the hands of those who dare to imagine a different story. When we build bridges, open our hearts, and come together, we unlock a current of collective power that’s unstoppable, nourishing, and vital for shaping amore just and sustainable food future.
Before there were reports, policies, and action plans, there were stories passed through generations, whispered over shared meals, carried across fields and kitchens, keeping memories alive. Stories have always been how we as humans have made sense of the world. They don’t merely mirror reality – they shape it.
At Healthy Food Healthy Planet, we believe that storytelling can be so much more than just a means of communication. It can also be a means of shifting power, shaping movements, and imagining new worlds. Stories can make what initially appears impossible, possible. Stories lend power to unheard voices, giving them the space and strength needed to reshape the narrative and reclaim power.
Imagining a fairer food future, together
Our Annual Forum this year was a gathering alive with curiosity, creativity, and expertise. It was a place where stories sparked conversation, reflection, and connection, reminding us that when we learn from one another, we become stronger, wiser, and better equipped to work toward a just and sustainable food system. This energy was most tangible within our storytelling workshops, where participants brought their lived experiences, collective memories, and visions for the future of food systems across Europe.
Reclaiming a seat at the table: stories that dismantle colonial legacies
One form that storytelling took within these workshops was to confront inequity and imagine something radically different. In one session called “Nurturing a Decolonial Food Movement in the UK”, participants were told the tale of The Gathering Table - a summit on anti-racism in the UK food sector which became a space to imagine food systems rooted in justice, reciprocity, and community. It was a story of collective imagining – a reminder that change often begins when we gather, listen, and work together.
From the power of the collective to a tale of the strength of an individual, we then heard from Mpho Mary Hlalele, a Black woman and veterinarian, shared with us her powerful story of resilience and reclamation. Mpho spoke of her experience advocating for animals while navigating and challenging the racial power dynamics of South Africa. Her journey asked us to look inward within ourselves and question our own biases, but also to look outward and question who holds space in our movements to take real steps towards a more inclusive table of power.
Beyond one woman’s journey, the fight for justice in South Africa takes many forms. Eline Achterberg, from Oxfam Novib, opened our eyes to the story of farm workers resisting the toxic legacies of colonialism, and of solidarity that stretches from the fields of the Global South to the decision-making tables of the European Union. It was a story of standing together to end the racist and colonial double standards that allow hazardous pesticides to persist, reminding us that dismantling power is as much about reckoning with history as it is about reshaping the future.
Rethinking economies and funding models for fairer food systems
As they unfolded, many of our storytelling workshops became a bridge from reflections of the past to visions for the future. From discussions about dismantling colonial legacies, we also opened the door to conversations about how economies and systems of funding can be reshaped to serve equity, justice, and the communities they impact most.
Ashley from Farming the Future spoke of what can happen when funders, farmers, organisers, and activists come together to share power. The story of Farming the Future is that of a move away from the old model of philanthropy, where power is held over others, towards a type of “power with”, which seeks collaboration and common ground. This is a model of funding where resources are pooled, decisions are shared, and change can grow collectively.
Across seas and borders, Maria Staniszewska, from the Polish Ecological Club, shared the story of Juchowo in Poland, which reminded everyone that resistance can take quiet, enduring forms. The biodynamic farm and vocational centre stands as a testament to inclusive economies, ethical work, and as a resistance to the extractive logic of the global market. It offers a glimpse into a possible alternative future, where communities live in balance with nature, and every economic decision is guided by ethical considerations.
Collaboration as fertile ground for change
Having explored alternative futures, many of the stories we told centred back to the main theme of our Annual Forum – the power of collaboration. We talked about how vision becomes action when people choose to work together across borders.
We heard from Louise from Dansk Vegetarisk Forening, who told us of how power was built together when unlikely allies, like farmers and plant-based advocates, built the plant-based food sector. It was a testament to how collaboration can transform seeds of possibility into collective power, not by erasing differences, but by aligning ambitions.
Travelling from the fields of Denmark to the community halls of Poland, we heard a tale of hope from Morgan, from the Green REV Institute, who spoke of a civic front for food safety emerging in a country often split by deep divides. It was a reminder that when systems falter, we can step forward as community, with local voices, neighbours, farmers, activists, to work to together to build a federation that doesn’t wait for permission to imagine something better. In the face of crisis, they chose connection over conflict, weaving courage from their shared needs and writing a story of food as a point of unity rather than polarisation.
Sprouting from the shared soil of the European Union, Soizic, from ProVeg, told us a story of shifting narratives. We heard how plant-based foods, so often labelled as fringe or fleeting, are finding their rightful place in the story of a healthier, more sustainable food future. This was not a tale of reframing. Through coalitions and shared values, they built a chorus loud enough to challenge old discourses and invite new ones in.
Stories as a blueprint for change
Across Europe, communities, individuals, and organisations are discovering that the challenges we face, like climate change, health crises, and inequality, cannot be solved alone. Real change requires a shared vision, shared effort, and shared power. The stories we heard at the Annual Forum helped us reflect on our past, imagine a new world and see how we are already enacting change when we work together.
The future of food is not held in the hands of a few perched in high towers and tucked away in boardrooms, but in the hands of those who dare to imagine a different story. When we build bridges, open our hearts, and come together, we unlock a current of collective power that’s unstoppable, nourishing, and vital for shaping amore just and sustainable food future.
Before there were reports, policies, and action plans, there were stories passed through generations, whispered over shared meals, carried across fields and kitchens, keeping memories alive. Stories have always been how we as humans have made sense of the world. They don’t merely mirror reality – they shape it.
At Healthy Food Healthy Planet, we believe that storytelling can be so much more than just a means of communication. It can also be a means of shifting power, shaping movements, and imagining new worlds. Stories can make what initially appears impossible, possible. Stories lend power to unheard voices, giving them the space and strength needed to reshape the narrative and reclaim power.
Imagining a fairer food future, together
Our Annual Forum this year was a gathering alive with curiosity, creativity, and expertise. It was a place where stories sparked conversation, reflection, and connection, reminding us that when we learn from one another, we become stronger, wiser, and better equipped to work toward a just and sustainable food system. This energy was most tangible within our storytelling workshops, where participants brought their lived experiences, collective memories, and visions for the future of food systems across Europe.
Reclaiming a seat at the table: stories that dismantle colonial legacies
One form that storytelling took within these workshops was to confront inequity and imagine something radically different. In one session called “Nurturing a Decolonial Food Movement in the UK”, participants were told the tale of The Gathering Table - a summit on anti-racism in the UK food sector which became a space to imagine food systems rooted in justice, reciprocity, and community. It was a story of collective imagining – a reminder that change often begins when we gather, listen, and work together.
From the power of the collective to a tale of the strength of an individual, we then heard from Mpho Mary Hlalele, a Black woman and veterinarian, shared with us her powerful story of resilience and reclamation. Mpho spoke of her experience advocating for animals while navigating and challenging the racial power dynamics of South Africa. Her journey asked us to look inward within ourselves and question our own biases, but also to look outward and question who holds space in our movements to take real steps towards a more inclusive table of power.
Beyond one woman’s journey, the fight for justice in South Africa takes many forms. Eline Achterberg, from Oxfam Novib, opened our eyes to the story of farm workers resisting the toxic legacies of colonialism, and of solidarity that stretches from the fields of the Global South to the decision-making tables of the European Union. It was a story of standing together to end the racist and colonial double standards that allow hazardous pesticides to persist, reminding us that dismantling power is as much about reckoning with history as it is about reshaping the future.
Rethinking economies and funding models for fairer food systems
As they unfolded, many of our storytelling workshops became a bridge from reflections of the past to visions for the future. From discussions about dismantling colonial legacies, we also opened the door to conversations about how economies and systems of funding can be reshaped to serve equity, justice, and the communities they impact most.
Ashley from Farming the Future spoke of what can happen when funders, farmers, organisers, and activists come together to share power. The story of Farming the Future is that of a move away from the old model of philanthropy, where power is held over others, towards a type of “power with”, which seeks collaboration and common ground. This is a model of funding where resources are pooled, decisions are shared, and change can grow collectively.
Across seas and borders, Maria Staniszewska, from the Polish Ecological Club, shared the story of Juchowo in Poland, which reminded everyone that resistance can take quiet, enduring forms. The biodynamic farm and vocational centre stands as a testament to inclusive economies, ethical work, and as a resistance to the extractive logic of the global market. It offers a glimpse into a possible alternative future, where communities live in balance with nature, and every economic decision is guided by ethical considerations.
Collaboration as fertile ground for change
Having explored alternative futures, many of the stories we told centred back to the main theme of our Annual Forum – the power of collaboration. We talked about how vision becomes action when people choose to work together across borders.
We heard from Louise from Dansk Vegetarisk Forening, who told us of how power was built together when unlikely allies, like farmers and plant-based advocates, built the plant-based food sector. It was a testament to how collaboration can transform seeds of possibility into collective power, not by erasing differences, but by aligning ambitions.
Travelling from the fields of Denmark to the community halls of Poland, we heard a tale of hope from Morgan, from the Green REV Institute, who spoke of a civic front for food safety emerging in a country often split by deep divides. It was a reminder that when systems falter, we can step forward as community, with local voices, neighbours, farmers, activists, to work to together to build a federation that doesn’t wait for permission to imagine something better. In the face of crisis, they chose connection over conflict, weaving courage from their shared needs and writing a story of food as a point of unity rather than polarisation.
Sprouting from the shared soil of the European Union, Soizic, from ProVeg, told us a story of shifting narratives. We heard how plant-based foods, so often labelled as fringe or fleeting, are finding their rightful place in the story of a healthier, more sustainable food future. This was not a tale of reframing. Through coalitions and shared values, they built a chorus loud enough to challenge old discourses and invite new ones in.
Stories as a blueprint for change
Across Europe, communities, individuals, and organisations are discovering that the challenges we face, like climate change, health crises, and inequality, cannot be solved alone. Real change requires a shared vision, shared effort, and shared power. The stories we heard at the Annual Forum helped us reflect on our past, imagine a new world and see how we are already enacting change when we work together.
The future of food is not held in the hands of a few perched in high towers and tucked away in boardrooms, but in the hands of those who dare to imagine a different story. When we build bridges, open our hearts, and come together, we unlock a current of collective power that’s unstoppable, nourishing, and vital for shaping amore just and sustainable food future.
Before there were reports, policies, and action plans, there were stories passed through generations, whispered over shared meals, carried across fields and kitchens, keeping memories alive. Stories have always been how we as humans have made sense of the world. They don’t merely mirror reality – they shape it.
At Healthy Food Healthy Planet, we believe that storytelling can be so much more than just a means of communication. It can also be a means of shifting power, shaping movements, and imagining new worlds. Stories can make what initially appears impossible, possible. Stories lend power to unheard voices, giving them the space and strength needed to reshape the narrative and reclaim power.
Imagining a fairer food future, together
Our Annual Forum this year was a gathering alive with curiosity, creativity, and expertise. It was a place where stories sparked conversation, reflection, and connection, reminding us that when we learn from one another, we become stronger, wiser, and better equipped to work toward a just and sustainable food system. This energy was most tangible within our storytelling workshops, where participants brought their lived experiences, collective memories, and visions for the future of food systems across Europe.
Reclaiming a seat at the table: stories that dismantle colonial legacies
One form that storytelling took within these workshops was to confront inequity and imagine something radically different. In one session called “Nurturing a Decolonial Food Movement in the UK”, participants were told the tale of The Gathering Table - a summit on anti-racism in the UK food sector which became a space to imagine food systems rooted in justice, reciprocity, and community. It was a story of collective imagining – a reminder that change often begins when we gather, listen, and work together.
From the power of the collective to a tale of the strength of an individual, we then heard from Mpho Mary Hlalele, a Black woman and veterinarian, shared with us her powerful story of resilience and reclamation. Mpho spoke of her experience advocating for animals while navigating and challenging the racial power dynamics of South Africa. Her journey asked us to look inward within ourselves and question our own biases, but also to look outward and question who holds space in our movements to take real steps towards a more inclusive table of power.
Beyond one woman’s journey, the fight for justice in South Africa takes many forms. Eline Achterberg, from Oxfam Novib, opened our eyes to the story of farm workers resisting the toxic legacies of colonialism, and of solidarity that stretches from the fields of the Global South to the decision-making tables of the European Union. It was a story of standing together to end the racist and colonial double standards that allow hazardous pesticides to persist, reminding us that dismantling power is as much about reckoning with history as it is about reshaping the future.
Rethinking economies and funding models for fairer food systems
As they unfolded, many of our storytelling workshops became a bridge from reflections of the past to visions for the future. From discussions about dismantling colonial legacies, we also opened the door to conversations about how economies and systems of funding can be reshaped to serve equity, justice, and the communities they impact most.
Ashley from Farming the Future spoke of what can happen when funders, farmers, organisers, and activists come together to share power. The story of Farming the Future is that of a move away from the old model of philanthropy, where power is held over others, towards a type of “power with”, which seeks collaboration and common ground. This is a model of funding where resources are pooled, decisions are shared, and change can grow collectively.
Across seas and borders, Maria Staniszewska, from the Polish Ecological Club, shared the story of Juchowo in Poland, which reminded everyone that resistance can take quiet, enduring forms. The biodynamic farm and vocational centre stands as a testament to inclusive economies, ethical work, and as a resistance to the extractive logic of the global market. It offers a glimpse into a possible alternative future, where communities live in balance with nature, and every economic decision is guided by ethical considerations.
Collaboration as fertile ground for change
Having explored alternative futures, many of the stories we told centred back to the main theme of our Annual Forum – the power of collaboration. We talked about how vision becomes action when people choose to work together across borders.
We heard from Louise from Dansk Vegetarisk Forening, who told us of how power was built together when unlikely allies, like farmers and plant-based advocates, built the plant-based food sector. It was a testament to how collaboration can transform seeds of possibility into collective power, not by erasing differences, but by aligning ambitions.
Travelling from the fields of Denmark to the community halls of Poland, we heard a tale of hope from Morgan, from the Green REV Institute, who spoke of a civic front for food safety emerging in a country often split by deep divides. It was a reminder that when systems falter, we can step forward as community, with local voices, neighbours, farmers, activists, to work to together to build a federation that doesn’t wait for permission to imagine something better. In the face of crisis, they chose connection over conflict, weaving courage from their shared needs and writing a story of food as a point of unity rather than polarisation.
Sprouting from the shared soil of the European Union, Soizic, from ProVeg, told us a story of shifting narratives. We heard how plant-based foods, so often labelled as fringe or fleeting, are finding their rightful place in the story of a healthier, more sustainable food future. This was not a tale of reframing. Through coalitions and shared values, they built a chorus loud enough to challenge old discourses and invite new ones in.
Stories as a blueprint for change
Across Europe, communities, individuals, and organisations are discovering that the challenges we face, like climate change, health crises, and inequality, cannot be solved alone. Real change requires a shared vision, shared effort, and shared power. The stories we heard at the Annual Forum helped us reflect on our past, imagine a new world and see how we are already enacting change when we work together.
The future of food is not held in the hands of a few perched in high towers and tucked away in boardrooms, but in the hands of those who dare to imagine a different story. When we build bridges, open our hearts, and come together, we unlock a current of collective power that’s unstoppable, nourishing, and vital for shaping amore just and sustainable food future.
Before there were reports, policies, and action plans, there were stories passed through generations, whispered over shared meals, carried across fields and kitchens, keeping memories alive. Stories have always been how we as humans have made sense of the world. They don’t merely mirror reality – they shape it.
At Healthy Food Healthy Planet, we believe that storytelling can be so much more than just a means of communication. It can also be a means of shifting power, shaping movements, and imagining new worlds. Stories can make what initially appears impossible, possible. Stories lend power to unheard voices, giving them the space and strength needed to reshape the narrative and reclaim power.
Imagining a fairer food future, together
Our Annual Forum this year was a gathering alive with curiosity, creativity, and expertise. It was a place where stories sparked conversation, reflection, and connection, reminding us that when we learn from one another, we become stronger, wiser, and better equipped to work toward a just and sustainable food system. This energy was most tangible within our storytelling workshops, where participants brought their lived experiences, collective memories, and visions for the future of food systems across Europe.
Reclaiming a seat at the table: stories that dismantle colonial legacies
One form that storytelling took within these workshops was to confront inequity and imagine something radically different. In one session called “Nurturing a Decolonial Food Movement in the UK”, participants were told the tale of The Gathering Table - a summit on anti-racism in the UK food sector which became a space to imagine food systems rooted in justice, reciprocity, and community. It was a story of collective imagining – a reminder that change often begins when we gather, listen, and work together.
From the power of the collective to a tale of the strength of an individual, we then heard from Mpho Mary Hlalele, a Black woman and veterinarian, shared with us her powerful story of resilience and reclamation. Mpho spoke of her experience advocating for animals while navigating and challenging the racial power dynamics of South Africa. Her journey asked us to look inward within ourselves and question our own biases, but also to look outward and question who holds space in our movements to take real steps towards a more inclusive table of power.
Beyond one woman’s journey, the fight for justice in South Africa takes many forms. Eline Achterberg, from Oxfam Novib, opened our eyes to the story of farm workers resisting the toxic legacies of colonialism, and of solidarity that stretches from the fields of the Global South to the decision-making tables of the European Union. It was a story of standing together to end the racist and colonial double standards that allow hazardous pesticides to persist, reminding us that dismantling power is as much about reckoning with history as it is about reshaping the future.
Rethinking economies and funding models for fairer food systems
As they unfolded, many of our storytelling workshops became a bridge from reflections of the past to visions for the future. From discussions about dismantling colonial legacies, we also opened the door to conversations about how economies and systems of funding can be reshaped to serve equity, justice, and the communities they impact most.
Ashley from Farming the Future spoke of what can happen when funders, farmers, organisers, and activists come together to share power. The story of Farming the Future is that of a move away from the old model of philanthropy, where power is held over others, towards a type of “power with”, which seeks collaboration and common ground. This is a model of funding where resources are pooled, decisions are shared, and change can grow collectively.
Across seas and borders, Maria Staniszewska, from the Polish Ecological Club, shared the story of Juchowo in Poland, which reminded everyone that resistance can take quiet, enduring forms. The biodynamic farm and vocational centre stands as a testament to inclusive economies, ethical work, and as a resistance to the extractive logic of the global market. It offers a glimpse into a possible alternative future, where communities live in balance with nature, and every economic decision is guided by ethical considerations.
Collaboration as fertile ground for change
Having explored alternative futures, many of the stories we told centred back to the main theme of our Annual Forum – the power of collaboration. We talked about how vision becomes action when people choose to work together across borders.
We heard from Louise from Dansk Vegetarisk Forening, who told us of how power was built together when unlikely allies, like farmers and plant-based advocates, built the plant-based food sector. It was a testament to how collaboration can transform seeds of possibility into collective power, not by erasing differences, but by aligning ambitions.
Travelling from the fields of Denmark to the community halls of Poland, we heard a tale of hope from Morgan, from the Green REV Institute, who spoke of a civic front for food safety emerging in a country often split by deep divides. It was a reminder that when systems falter, we can step forward as community, with local voices, neighbours, farmers, activists, to work to together to build a federation that doesn’t wait for permission to imagine something better. In the face of crisis, they chose connection over conflict, weaving courage from their shared needs and writing a story of food as a point of unity rather than polarisation.
Sprouting from the shared soil of the European Union, Soizic, from ProVeg, told us a story of shifting narratives. We heard how plant-based foods, so often labelled as fringe or fleeting, are finding their rightful place in the story of a healthier, more sustainable food future. This was not a tale of reframing. Through coalitions and shared values, they built a chorus loud enough to challenge old discourses and invite new ones in.
Stories as a blueprint for change
Across Europe, communities, individuals, and organisations are discovering that the challenges we face, like climate change, health crises, and inequality, cannot be solved alone. Real change requires a shared vision, shared effort, and shared power. The stories we heard at the Annual Forum helped us reflect on our past, imagine a new world and see how we are already enacting change when we work together.
The future of food is not held in the hands of a few perched in high towers and tucked away in boardrooms, but in the hands of those who dare to imagine a different story. When we build bridges, open our hearts, and come together, we unlock a current of collective power that’s unstoppable, nourishing, and vital for shaping amore just and sustainable food future.
Before there were reports, policies, and action plans, there were stories passed through generations, whispered over shared meals, carried across fields and kitchens, keeping memories alive. Stories have always been how we as humans have made sense of the world. They don’t merely mirror reality – they shape it.
At Healthy Food Healthy Planet, we believe that storytelling can be so much more than just a means of communication. It can also be a means of shifting power, shaping movements, and imagining new worlds. Stories can make what initially appears impossible, possible. Stories lend power to unheard voices, giving them the space and strength needed to reshape the narrative and reclaim power.
Imagining a fairer food future, together
Our Annual Forum this year was a gathering alive with curiosity, creativity, and expertise. It was a place where stories sparked conversation, reflection, and connection, reminding us that when we learn from one another, we become stronger, wiser, and better equipped to work toward a just and sustainable food system. This energy was most tangible within our storytelling workshops, where participants brought their lived experiences, collective memories, and visions for the future of food systems across Europe.
Reclaiming a seat at the table: stories that dismantle colonial legacies
One form that storytelling took within these workshops was to confront inequity and imagine something radically different. In one session called “Nurturing a Decolonial Food Movement in the UK”, participants were told the tale of The Gathering Table - a summit on anti-racism in the UK food sector which became a space to imagine food systems rooted in justice, reciprocity, and community. It was a story of collective imagining – a reminder that change often begins when we gather, listen, and work together.
From the power of the collective to a tale of the strength of an individual, we then heard from Mpho Mary Hlalele, a Black woman and veterinarian, shared with us her powerful story of resilience and reclamation. Mpho spoke of her experience advocating for animals while navigating and challenging the racial power dynamics of South Africa. Her journey asked us to look inward within ourselves and question our own biases, but also to look outward and question who holds space in our movements to take real steps towards a more inclusive table of power.
Beyond one woman’s journey, the fight for justice in South Africa takes many forms. Eline Achterberg, from Oxfam Novib, opened our eyes to the story of farm workers resisting the toxic legacies of colonialism, and of solidarity that stretches from the fields of the Global South to the decision-making tables of the European Union. It was a story of standing together to end the racist and colonial double standards that allow hazardous pesticides to persist, reminding us that dismantling power is as much about reckoning with history as it is about reshaping the future.
Rethinking economies and funding models for fairer food systems
As they unfolded, many of our storytelling workshops became a bridge from reflections of the past to visions for the future. From discussions about dismantling colonial legacies, we also opened the door to conversations about how economies and systems of funding can be reshaped to serve equity, justice, and the communities they impact most.
Ashley from Farming the Future spoke of what can happen when funders, farmers, organisers, and activists come together to share power. The story of Farming the Future is that of a move away from the old model of philanthropy, where power is held over others, towards a type of “power with”, which seeks collaboration and common ground. This is a model of funding where resources are pooled, decisions are shared, and change can grow collectively.
Across seas and borders, Maria Staniszewska, from the Polish Ecological Club, shared the story of Juchowo in Poland, which reminded everyone that resistance can take quiet, enduring forms. The biodynamic farm and vocational centre stands as a testament to inclusive economies, ethical work, and as a resistance to the extractive logic of the global market. It offers a glimpse into a possible alternative future, where communities live in balance with nature, and every economic decision is guided by ethical considerations.
Collaboration as fertile ground for change
Having explored alternative futures, many of the stories we told centred back to the main theme of our Annual Forum – the power of collaboration. We talked about how vision becomes action when people choose to work together across borders.
We heard from Louise from Dansk Vegetarisk Forening, who told us of how power was built together when unlikely allies, like farmers and plant-based advocates, built the plant-based food sector. It was a testament to how collaboration can transform seeds of possibility into collective power, not by erasing differences, but by aligning ambitions.
Travelling from the fields of Denmark to the community halls of Poland, we heard a tale of hope from Morgan, from the Green REV Institute, who spoke of a civic front for food safety emerging in a country often split by deep divides. It was a reminder that when systems falter, we can step forward as community, with local voices, neighbours, farmers, activists, to work to together to build a federation that doesn’t wait for permission to imagine something better. In the face of crisis, they chose connection over conflict, weaving courage from their shared needs and writing a story of food as a point of unity rather than polarisation.
Sprouting from the shared soil of the European Union, Soizic, from ProVeg, told us a story of shifting narratives. We heard how plant-based foods, so often labelled as fringe or fleeting, are finding their rightful place in the story of a healthier, more sustainable food future. This was not a tale of reframing. Through coalitions and shared values, they built a chorus loud enough to challenge old discourses and invite new ones in.
Stories as a blueprint for change
Across Europe, communities, individuals, and organisations are discovering that the challenges we face, like climate change, health crises, and inequality, cannot be solved alone. Real change requires a shared vision, shared effort, and shared power. The stories we heard at the Annual Forum helped us reflect on our past, imagine a new world and see how we are already enacting change when we work together.
The future of food is not held in the hands of a few perched in high towers and tucked away in boardrooms, but in the hands of those who dare to imagine a different story. When we build bridges, open our hearts, and come together, we unlock a current of collective power that’s unstoppable, nourishing, and vital for shaping amore just and sustainable food future.
Before there were reports, policies, and action plans, there were stories passed through generations, whispered over shared meals, carried across fields and kitchens, keeping memories alive. Stories have always been how we as humans have made sense of the world. They don’t merely mirror reality – they shape it.
At Healthy Food Healthy Planet, we believe that storytelling can be so much more than just a means of communication. It can also be a means of shifting power, shaping movements, and imagining new worlds. Stories can make what initially appears impossible, possible. Stories lend power to unheard voices, giving them the space and strength needed to reshape the narrative and reclaim power.
Imagining a fairer food future, together
Our Annual Forum this year was a gathering alive with curiosity, creativity, and expertise. It was a place where stories sparked conversation, reflection, and connection, reminding us that when we learn from one another, we become stronger, wiser, and better equipped to work toward a just and sustainable food system. This energy was most tangible within our storytelling workshops, where participants brought their lived experiences, collective memories, and visions for the future of food systems across Europe.
Reclaiming a seat at the table: stories that dismantle colonial legacies
One form that storytelling took within these workshops was to confront inequity and imagine something radically different. In one session called “Nurturing a Decolonial Food Movement in the UK”, participants were told the tale of The Gathering Table - a summit on anti-racism in the UK food sector which became a space to imagine food systems rooted in justice, reciprocity, and community. It was a story of collective imagining – a reminder that change often begins when we gather, listen, and work together.
From the power of the collective to a tale of the strength of an individual, we then heard from Mpho Mary Hlalele, a Black woman and veterinarian, shared with us her powerful story of resilience and reclamation. Mpho spoke of her experience advocating for animals while navigating and challenging the racial power dynamics of South Africa. Her journey asked us to look inward within ourselves and question our own biases, but also to look outward and question who holds space in our movements to take real steps towards a more inclusive table of power.
Beyond one woman’s journey, the fight for justice in South Africa takes many forms. Eline Achterberg, from Oxfam Novib, opened our eyes to the story of farm workers resisting the toxic legacies of colonialism, and of solidarity that stretches from the fields of the Global South to the decision-making tables of the European Union. It was a story of standing together to end the racist and colonial double standards that allow hazardous pesticides to persist, reminding us that dismantling power is as much about reckoning with history as it is about reshaping the future.
Rethinking economies and funding models for fairer food systems
As they unfolded, many of our storytelling workshops became a bridge from reflections of the past to visions for the future. From discussions about dismantling colonial legacies, we also opened the door to conversations about how economies and systems of funding can be reshaped to serve equity, justice, and the communities they impact most.
Ashley from Farming the Future spoke of what can happen when funders, farmers, organisers, and activists come together to share power. The story of Farming the Future is that of a move away from the old model of philanthropy, where power is held over others, towards a type of “power with”, which seeks collaboration and common ground. This is a model of funding where resources are pooled, decisions are shared, and change can grow collectively.
Across seas and borders, Maria Staniszewska, from the Polish Ecological Club, shared the story of Juchowo in Poland, which reminded everyone that resistance can take quiet, enduring forms. The biodynamic farm and vocational centre stands as a testament to inclusive economies, ethical work, and as a resistance to the extractive logic of the global market. It offers a glimpse into a possible alternative future, where communities live in balance with nature, and every economic decision is guided by ethical considerations.
Collaboration as fertile ground for change
Having explored alternative futures, many of the stories we told centred back to the main theme of our Annual Forum – the power of collaboration. We talked about how vision becomes action when people choose to work together across borders.
We heard from Louise from Dansk Vegetarisk Forening, who told us of how power was built together when unlikely allies, like farmers and plant-based advocates, built the plant-based food sector. It was a testament to how collaboration can transform seeds of possibility into collective power, not by erasing differences, but by aligning ambitions.
Travelling from the fields of Denmark to the community halls of Poland, we heard a tale of hope from Morgan, from the Green REV Institute, who spoke of a civic front for food safety emerging in a country often split by deep divides. It was a reminder that when systems falter, we can step forward as community, with local voices, neighbours, farmers, activists, to work to together to build a federation that doesn’t wait for permission to imagine something better. In the face of crisis, they chose connection over conflict, weaving courage from their shared needs and writing a story of food as a point of unity rather than polarisation.
Sprouting from the shared soil of the European Union, Soizic, from ProVeg, told us a story of shifting narratives. We heard how plant-based foods, so often labelled as fringe or fleeting, are finding their rightful place in the story of a healthier, more sustainable food future. This was not a tale of reframing. Through coalitions and shared values, they built a chorus loud enough to challenge old discourses and invite new ones in.
Stories as a blueprint for change
Across Europe, communities, individuals, and organisations are discovering that the challenges we face, like climate change, health crises, and inequality, cannot be solved alone. Real change requires a shared vision, shared effort, and shared power. The stories we heard at the Annual Forum helped us reflect on our past, imagine a new world and see how we are already enacting change when we work together.
The future of food is not held in the hands of a few perched in high towers and tucked away in boardrooms, but in the hands of those who dare to imagine a different story. When we build bridges, open our hearts, and come together, we unlock a current of collective power that’s unstoppable, nourishing, and vital for shaping amore just and sustainable food future.
Before there were reports, policies, and action plans, there were stories passed through generations, whispered over shared meals, carried across fields and kitchens, keeping memories alive. Stories have always been how we as humans have made sense of the world. They don’t merely mirror reality – they shape it.
At Healthy Food Healthy Planet, we believe that storytelling can be so much more than just a means of communication. It can also be a means of shifting power, shaping movements, and imagining new worlds. Stories can make what initially appears impossible, possible. Stories lend power to unheard voices, giving them the space and strength needed to reshape the narrative and reclaim power.
Imagining a fairer food future, together
Our Annual Forum this year was a gathering alive with curiosity, creativity, and expertise. It was a place where stories sparked conversation, reflection, and connection, reminding us that when we learn from one another, we become stronger, wiser, and better equipped to work toward a just and sustainable food system. This energy was most tangible within our storytelling workshops, where participants brought their lived experiences, collective memories, and visions for the future of food systems across Europe.
Reclaiming a seat at the table: stories that dismantle colonial legacies
One form that storytelling took within these workshops was to confront inequity and imagine something radically different. In one session called “Nurturing a Decolonial Food Movement in the UK”, participants were told the tale of The Gathering Table - a summit on anti-racism in the UK food sector which became a space to imagine food systems rooted in justice, reciprocity, and community. It was a story of collective imagining – a reminder that change often begins when we gather, listen, and work together.
From the power of the collective to a tale of the strength of an individual, we then heard from Mpho Mary Hlalele, a Black woman and veterinarian, shared with us her powerful story of resilience and reclamation. Mpho spoke of her experience advocating for animals while navigating and challenging the racial power dynamics of South Africa. Her journey asked us to look inward within ourselves and question our own biases, but also to look outward and question who holds space in our movements to take real steps towards a more inclusive table of power.
Beyond one woman’s journey, the fight for justice in South Africa takes many forms. Eline Achterberg, from Oxfam Novib, opened our eyes to the story of farm workers resisting the toxic legacies of colonialism, and of solidarity that stretches from the fields of the Global South to the decision-making tables of the European Union. It was a story of standing together to end the racist and colonial double standards that allow hazardous pesticides to persist, reminding us that dismantling power is as much about reckoning with history as it is about reshaping the future.
Rethinking economies and funding models for fairer food systems
As they unfolded, many of our storytelling workshops became a bridge from reflections of the past to visions for the future. From discussions about dismantling colonial legacies, we also opened the door to conversations about how economies and systems of funding can be reshaped to serve equity, justice, and the communities they impact most.
Ashley from Farming the Future spoke of what can happen when funders, farmers, organisers, and activists come together to share power. The story of Farming the Future is that of a move away from the old model of philanthropy, where power is held over others, towards a type of “power with”, which seeks collaboration and common ground. This is a model of funding where resources are pooled, decisions are shared, and change can grow collectively.
Across seas and borders, Maria Staniszewska, from the Polish Ecological Club, shared the story of Juchowo in Poland, which reminded everyone that resistance can take quiet, enduring forms. The biodynamic farm and vocational centre stands as a testament to inclusive economies, ethical work, and as a resistance to the extractive logic of the global market. It offers a glimpse into a possible alternative future, where communities live in balance with nature, and every economic decision is guided by ethical considerations.
Collaboration as fertile ground for change
Having explored alternative futures, many of the stories we told centred back to the main theme of our Annual Forum – the power of collaboration. We talked about how vision becomes action when people choose to work together across borders.
We heard from Louise from Dansk Vegetarisk Forening, who told us of how power was built together when unlikely allies, like farmers and plant-based advocates, built the plant-based food sector. It was a testament to how collaboration can transform seeds of possibility into collective power, not by erasing differences, but by aligning ambitions.
Travelling from the fields of Denmark to the community halls of Poland, we heard a tale of hope from Morgan, from the Green REV Institute, who spoke of a civic front for food safety emerging in a country often split by deep divides. It was a reminder that when systems falter, we can step forward as community, with local voices, neighbours, farmers, activists, to work to together to build a federation that doesn’t wait for permission to imagine something better. In the face of crisis, they chose connection over conflict, weaving courage from their shared needs and writing a story of food as a point of unity rather than polarisation.
Sprouting from the shared soil of the European Union, Soizic, from ProVeg, told us a story of shifting narratives. We heard how plant-based foods, so often labelled as fringe or fleeting, are finding their rightful place in the story of a healthier, more sustainable food future. This was not a tale of reframing. Through coalitions and shared values, they built a chorus loud enough to challenge old discourses and invite new ones in.
Stories as a blueprint for change
Across Europe, communities, individuals, and organisations are discovering that the challenges we face, like climate change, health crises, and inequality, cannot be solved alone. Real change requires a shared vision, shared effort, and shared power. The stories we heard at the Annual Forum helped us reflect on our past, imagine a new world and see how we are already enacting change when we work together.
The future of food is not held in the hands of a few perched in high towers and tucked away in boardrooms, but in the hands of those who dare to imagine a different story. When we build bridges, open our hearts, and come together, we unlock a current of collective power that’s unstoppable, nourishing, and vital for shaping amore just and sustainable food future.
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