We are a diverse group of people sharing our time, energy and skills to help the hungry feed themselves. We promote the nutritious 33 500 edible plant species that grow around the world.
Growing the right plants, in the right place, gives the right food for people to feed themselves. The searchable database of Food Plants International includes the list of edible plants http://www.foodplantsinternational.com
Join our team and use your skills and passion by:
- Sending us photos of food plants;
- Promoting the use of local food plants (and the database) through your networks;
- Creating media and training resources such a PDF booklet, a video, or posters etc.;
- Using your connections to advocate and increase awareness;
- Using FPI resources to promote the use of local food plants in your community, or one you work with.
Another way to help is to become a LOCAL FOOD PLANT CHAMPION. Food Plants International encourages people to learn about and promote awareness of local food plants as the primary source of nutrition for local communities. If you would like to help your local community grow nutritious local food plants that grow well in your area, we would like to help you. Food Plants International can provide accurate information (posters, books and database) in electronic form to help the initiatives of local champions. This is a voluntary position only.
Extra stuff not yet in the FPI Database
For some African countries and the Solomon Islands we have extra resources not yet in the FPI database. You can find these by clicking on a country highlighted green in the map below.
Donations (tax deductible for Australians)
We partner with HADA to access tax deductible status, although general donations are gratefully received.
Contact details
Our office is near Launceston, Tasmania, Australia at 41 Station Road, St Leonards. Our headquarters and comprehensive library in Burnie, Tasmania has closed and the resources are going to Papua New Guinea (University of Natural Resources and Environment).