Africa Catalyzing Action for Nutrition (AfriCAN) is a continent-wide and African-led organisation that has mobilised the commitment of a multi-disciplinary group of people bound by a common vision for a healthy and well-nourished Africa. AfriCAN positions women as the key to sustainable development through improved nutrition, health, and well-being. We seek to catalyse nutrition action at every stage of the life cycle while emphasising the critical stages of childhood, adolescence, pregnancy, and lactation. AfriCAN's niche is at the community level, working in partnerships to inform, educate, advocate, and inspire action at all levels towards the goal of “nutrition literate” communities. AfriCAN recently rolled out its "Good Nutrition Starts With Me" youth initiative in Cameroon, Gambia, and Ghana, where the main activity is enhancing the capacities of youth as the foundation for nutrition-literate communities.

AfriCAN's mission is to harness Africa's untapped resources to improve nutrition sustainably. They focus on promoting accountability and inspiring collective action to enhance nutritional well-being across the continent.

AfriCAN focuses on three initiatives, including the "Good Nutrition Starts With Me Youth Initiative," aimed at improving nutrition literacy among young people. Nutrition Literate Community Advocacy initiative that focuses on mobilizing community efforts to advocate for better nutritional practices and policies. And the Under the Baobab tree forum, which is an initiative that provides a space for individuals, organizations, and communities to come together and share knowledge, resources, and experiences related to nutrition and well-being.

You can get involved by volunteering, committing to good nutrition, participating in events, supporting financially, advocating for good nutrition within your community. AfriCAN encourages individuals to take part in the fight against the triple burden of malnutrition in Africa; Contact AfriCAN through the contact page and commit to AfriCAN’s mission by filling out the commitment cards on the Join Us page.

Volunteers can engage in various activities, from community education to advocacy and event organization. AfriCAN values the contributions of individuals from diverse backgrounds to reflect the multi-sectoral nature of nutrition.