The Africa Food Prize celebrates the remarkable efforts of individuals, both women and men, as well as organizations that have made significant contributions to advancing agriculture in Africa. Their dedication to sustainable food security and economic growth is creating a brighter future for all Africans.
Inspired by the Yara Prize, the Africa Food Prize shines a light on groundbreaking achievements and innovative solutions that have the potential to make a lasting impact on the continent. These initiatives not only aim to eradicate hunger and poverty but also to create new opportunities for employment and income, ultimately improving the lives of countless individuals across Africa.
Prize
- The prize includes $100,000 cash, a diploma and a trophy. The Prize can be awarded to more than one winner, but not more than two. If shared, each winner will receive equal prize money (USD $100,000 divided in two), a diploma and a trophy.
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Eligibility
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- The Africa Food Prize can be awarded to any individual or identifiable group of individuals, as well as to established institutions, associations, organizations or government bodies with a formal and recognized judicial and organizational structure contributing to the overall objectives of the Prize.
- The Prize can be awarded to any qualified candidate, irrespective of nationality, profession or location, whose work, and contributions deriving from the work, has had a clear impact on the African situation, nationally, regionally or for the continent.
- The Prize can be awarded with reference to a specific contribution or achievement, or a series of efforts and results in the recent past, preferably within the last few years.
- Current or recent members of the Africa Food Prize Committee, or an institution/organization headed by such a member, are ineligible for the Prize. The Prize cannot be awarded to a person already deceased but will be presented in the event a Prize winner dies before receiving the Prize.
Selection Criteria
The Prize Committee considers the following criteria for the Prize:
- Contribution to reducing poverty and hunger and/or improving food and nutrition security in measurable terms
- Contribution to providing a vital source of income and/or employment in measurable terms
- Potential for transformative change through scalability, replication, and sustainability
- Increased awareness and cooperation among African audiences and organizations
Application Closing :27th June, 2025
