How The Abibiman Project is Tackling Food Insecurity One African Dish at a Time | Rachel Adjei

from Urban Limitrophe · host Alexandra Lambropoulos

In this episode, I discuss a bit about the role of the cultural appropriateness of food in tackling food insecurity and chat with Chef Rachel Adjei, the founder of The Abibiman Project. The Abibiman Project is an initiative started by Rachel in October 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, that uses African cuisine and ingredients to help promote social justice and reduce food insecurity in Toronto's black community. In this episode, we’ll touch on:How The Abibiman Project got started and has grownFood security and its impact on newcomersThe role of cultural appropriateness of food in food justiceHow Rachel uses food to build communityand much more!Guest: Rachel AdjeiWebsite: http://www.theabibimanproject.comInstagram: @theabibimanproject | @raeadjeiMusic by Imany LambropoulosMore Urban Limitrophe:Episode show notes and references: www.urbanlimitrophe.comInstagram: @urbanlimitrophe Podcast concept and development by Alexandra Lambropoulos. Please address any related communication to hello[at]urbanlimitrophe.com.

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In this episode, I discuss a bit about the role of the cultural appropriateness of food in tackling food insecurity and chat with Chef Rachel Adjei, the founder of The Abibiman Project. The Abibiman Project is an initiative started by Rachel in October 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, that uses African cuisine and ingredients to help promote social justice and reduce food insecurity in Toronto's black community. In this episode, we’ll touch on: - How The Abibiman Project got started and has grown - Food security and its impact on newcomers - The role of cultural appropriateness of food in food justice - How Rachel uses food to build community - and much more! Guest: Rachel Adjei - Website: http://www.theabibimanproject.com - Instagram: @theabibimanproject | @raeadjei Music by Imany Lambropoulos More Urban Limitrophe: - Episode show notes and references: www.urbanlimitrophe.com - Instagram: @urbanlimitrophe - Podcast concept and development by Alexandra Lambropoulos. Please address any related communication to hello[at]urbanlimitrophe.com.

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