Francis Mwanza is a communications and research expert on African food heritage, nutrition, and food systems. With a background in international development and public advocacy, he brings a unique perspective that bridges global institutions with community-rooted solutions.
As Senior Advisor at the Global Child Nutrition Foundation (GCNF), Francis supports regional outreach and engagement, contributing to efforts that elevate African voices in school feeding policy and practice.
Francis previously served as the London Head of Office for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), where he led external relations and advocacy efforts in the UK and Europe. He is currently leading a project in Zambia to repatriate ‘lost’ indigenous seeds and promote underutilized, nutritious, and climate-resilient local foods as part of Africa’s food systems transformation.
Francis spends his time in Zambia and Italy, and is dedicated to preserving and celebrating African culinary heritage while advancing sustainable solutions to hunger and malnutrition.
