In this episode of Canadian Changemakers, host Gabrielle Lepage speaks with Kachi Nwachukwu, Programs Manager at African Food Changemakers, based in Nigeria, about helping agribusinesses across Africa adapt to climate change and build long-term resilience.
African Food Changemakers supports a network of more than 10,000 entrepreneurs in 50 African countries through training, market access opportunities and programs that help businesses grow sustainably. Through its Building Resilience Against Climate and Environmental Shocks (BRACE) program, the organization helps agribusinesses adopt climate-smart practices and strengthen their resilience to environmental challenges.
Gabrielle and Kachi discuss how support from Climate Action Africa helped strengthen African Food Changemakers' monitoring and evaluation systems, improve data collection and support future access to climate finance. They also explore the challenges facing women in agriculture, the importance of peer learning and the role of practical climate-smart solutions in building stronger businesses and food systems.
This episode is presented as part of Climate Action Africa, funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented by Alinea International, Econoler and WSP.
About Kachi Nwachukwu
Kachi Nwachukwu is a development leader, agribusiness professional and enterprise growth strategist with more than a decade of experience designing and delivering high-impact initiatives across agriculture, international trade, public sector reform and economic development.
As Programs Manager at African Food Changemakers, she oversees key initiatives including the Building Resilience Against Climate and Environmental Shocks (BRACE) program, the Scaling Export Program and the Leading African Women in Food Fellowship. She also helps oversee a network of more than 10,000 entrepreneurs across 50 African countries, connecting agribusinesses to training, markets, capital and growth opportunities.
Based in Abuja, Nigeria, Kachi is passionate about strengthening climate resilience, supporting women in agriculture and helping African agribusinesses scale sustainably while contributing to food security and economic development across the continent.
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