Annual report

While the reform of Global Citizenship Education (GCE) 24-26 occupied much of my time and that of my GCE colleagues, it allowed the Global Citizenship Education sector, of which SOS Faim has been an active organisation since 2005, to co-create the Shared Sectoral Framework, a 20-page strategic document. This document addresses a dual objective: to build a shared vision for the sector by 2035 and to strengthen the coherence of programmes supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Luxembourgish NGOs, historically committed to “awareness-raising and education for development” (SENS/ED), are now aligning their work with the principles of Global Citizenship Education (GCE). This semantic shift, resulting from collective reflection, reflects a shared desire to anchor our approaches within a broader framework, recognised internationally by the Dublin Declaration, in line with the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. It reflects the commitment to better connect local issues to global dynamics, to break down social and environmental inequalities, and to promote inclusive global citizenship. This sectoral reassessment has not spared SOS Faim. We are proud to have used this year of transition to rethink the strategy of our Northern component, thus ensuring the sustainability of our educational mission. We have chosen to retain the best practices, strengthen coherence between sectors and reinforce the links between our activities in Africa and Luxembourg. See you in 2026 to witness the implementation of all this.

Beyond reflective work, we have transformed promises into tangible actions. Teranga, our agricultural and food transition centre in Schifflange, has become the beating heart of our local activities. The open house in May powerfully illustrated the spirit of the place: a space for learning, experimentation and connection. Teranga continues its mission of reconnecting Luxembourgers with their food, seasonality and the challenges of food sovereignty, while fostering intergenerational social connections. The second edition of the AlimenTERRE festival and its inclusion in our first pilot consortium project also allowed us to reach a broad audience on issues of sustainable food.

Internationally, our solidarity has demonstrated remarkable tenacity. Despite complex security situations, particularly in the Sahel where we had to adapt our strategies, our partners remain key players in this change. Rasmané Ouedraogo’s (UBTEC, Burkina Faso) visit in November was a powerful reminder of the resilience of our partners on the ground. In Senegal, participation in FIARA and the meeting with Mariam Sow highlighted the importance of food sovereignty and women’s leadership. In Ethiopia, the recognition of sacred natural sites by MELCA demonstrates how preserving biodiversity also involves respecting local cultures.

This collective success would not have been possible without the trust of our donors, the support of our institutional partners and, above all, the daily commitment of our teams and our partners in the field. Thank you to each and every one of you for making SOS Faim an agent of hope and transformation. Together, let us continue to sow the seeds of a fairer world.

Delphine Dethier

2025 was a year full of challenges, set against a backdrop of geopolitical conflict that has had significant and very tangible impacts on our food systems: land grabbing and the expropriation of farmers, financial speculation on food commodities exacerbating the plight of people suffering from malnutrition worldwide, the reversal of the few environmental advances made in the name of competitiveness and agricultural nationalism, and repeated attacks on defenders of human rights, peoples’ rights to self-determination, and environmental rights. Our association has managed to find ways to continue taking action through the networks in which it participates, thanks to the solidarity we have experienced, the commitment of our team, and the strong bonds forged with our partners.

Through our reflections and all our actions, whether at national or international level, we are committed to ensuring the participation and mobilisation of citizens, with a particular focus on those groups that are often silenced, namely women and young people. Together with our partners, we build bridges between the Global North and the Global South so that solidarity becomes embedded in people’s minds and practices, with an awareness of our shared heritage and the paths we must tread together to achieve food sovereignty at various levels.

Our organisation also thrives thanks to you: members, volunteers, donors, staff, partners, and participants in our workshops, film screenings, and other activities who, through your ideas and actions, are helping to drive the food transition at both local and global levels. Thank you for your commitment!

Céline Depiesse