In 2015, 2 out of 5 kids in Rwanda had stunted growth.
Why?
Inadequate access to nutritious food.
This was the environment that surrounded Segond Fidens, this week’s guest on the podcast.
This is what inspired his mission.
Africa is a continent that’s rich in natural resources yet, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), up to 45% of child mortality is caused by undernutrition in Africa.
In a world where obesity-related diseases kill more people than hunger in developed countries, how can we explain the tragic reality of children dying of starvation in Africa?
There are many reasons but the most glaring one is likely to be food loss.
According to the World Resources Institute1, Africa loses or wastes up to 50 percent of its fruits and vegetables, 40 percent of its roots and tubers, and 20 percent of its cereals. This not only represents a huge economic loss, but also a waste of natural resources such as land, water, and energy.
This creates a vicious cycle that undermines food security and nutrition for the most vulnerable populations.
Segond Fidens is a Rwandan entrepreneur who wants to change that.
In 2008, he was affected by the global financial crash which led him to go on the trip of a life time.
He waited his way to having some cash, took a loan and went to China where he set out alone on a month’s long 6000 km bike trip on a 300 dollar budget.
That trip inspired him to pursue his true calling. A calling to pursue a dream that everyone on the African continent must be fed adequately on a daily basis.
Now, he is the founder and CEO of North Harvest, a company which, with their flagship product Park&Pick, acts as an online grocery store, coupled with a home delivery service in Kigali.
By understanding the data behind the consumption of food in Kigali, he works with farmers, who can then supply the city more effectively, with less waste across the value chain.
Are you someone who cares about food loss, the agricultural opportunity in Africa or the quest to find your calling?
If you are, don’t miss out on this thought-provoking discussion that will challenge your assumptions and inspire you to make a difference.
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