Advancing Food Rights and Accountability
At the Food Rights Alliance (FRA), we believe that achieving the Right to Adequate Food for All depends on how food systems are governed — the laws, policies, and power structures that determine who grows, accesses, and benefits from food.
What We Do
Our Food Governance & Justice program promotes accountable, inclusive, and transparent governance across Uganda’s agrifood systems.
We advocate for systems where every person — from farmer to consumer — can enjoy the right to adequate food in dignity, free from hunger and discrimination.
Policy Advocacy & Reform
We engage government institutions, parliament, and civil society to influence laws, policies, and budgets that affect food rights.
Our advocacy focuses on:
Integrating the Right to Food in national policies and planning frameworks.
Supporting the development and implementation of inclusive food and nutrition laws.
Strengthening institutional accountability in food systems.
Research & Evidence Generation
FRA conducts research, policy analysis, and monitoring to inform decision-making and amplify citizens’ voices.
Our evidence-based publications guide reforms in:
Food and nutrition security governance.
Climate justice and sustainable agriculture.
Land and resource access for marginalized communities
Civic Engagement & Accountability
We empower communities and grassroots actors to hold duty-bearers accountable through:
Citizen-led monitoring of food policies and services.
Capacity building for local advocacy networks.
Public campaigns that demand transparency and equity in food systems.
Our Approach
Our food governance and justice work is guided by three core principles:
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Rights-Based:
Food is not charity — it is a right. We ensure that all programs and policies recognize this as a legal and moral obligation. -
Participatory:
We promote citizen participation and inclusive decision-making in shaping food systems. -
Equitable:
We address systemic inequalities that limit access to food — especially for women, youth, and marginalized groups.
Our Impact
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Supported inclusion of Right to Food in Uganda’s policy dialogues and government action plans.
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Partnered with civil society organizations to strengthen accountability in national nutrition governance.
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Built capacity of community advocates across multiple regions to engage in budget tracking and monitoring of food and agriculture programs.