How a false banana can combat food insecurity in Africa

30/12/2024 18 min Episodio 40
How a false banana can combat food insecurity in Africa

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Shannon Fernando-Rubera is the Founder and CEO of Alabaster International. Alabaster International is an aid organisation that works closely with local agencies in Africa to identify communities of indigenous who are underresourced and isolated and provide them with the medical assistance they need to thrive. In this episode, Shannon shares how her experiences as a nurse led to the creation of Alabaster International. She explains how her organisation provides much-needed healthcare to women and children in Kenya, South Sudan, and Ethiopia. Shannon also discusses Enset, the ‘false banana’ capable of feeding millions across the continent.   Resources and links: Alabaster International website Shannon Fernando-Rubera on LinkedIn   Connect: Future Fork podcast website Paul Newnham on Instagram Paul Newnham on X Paul Newnham on LinkedIn Disruptive Consulting Solutions website SDG2 Advocacy Hub website SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn   This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

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