TED Talks Daily How quinoa can help combat hunger and malnutrition | Cedric Habiyaremye
Nov 19, 2020
Cedric Habiyaremye, an agricultural entrepreneur from Rwanda, champions quinoa as a solution to hunger and malnutrition. He discusses his personal journey from a refugee to advocating for nutritious crops, emphasizing quinoa's adaptability in diverse climates. Habiyaremye shares insights on how supporting smallholder farmers can transform their livelihoods and combat food insecurity. With a vision for accessible healthy food for all, he calls for systemic changes to ensure that nutritious options become a right, not a privilege.
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Refugee Camp Experience
- Cedric Habiyaremye shared his experience of living in a refugee camp after escaping the Rwandan genocide.
- He witnessed people dying from hunger and his family survived on leaves and swamp water.
Farming and Malnutrition
- Returning to Rwanda, farming became the primary food source, but nutritional diversity was lacking.
- Food assistance was still necessary to maintain a balanced diet.
Root Cause of Food Insecurity
- Habiyaremye realized that food insecurity wasn't due to a lack of farming, but rather farming the wrong crops.
- This led him to explore alternative, nutrient-rich options.