Hunger should never stand in the way of education.
No student should have to attend lectures on an empty stomach or choose between buying groceries and paying for transport to campus.
When students have food, they can focus, thrive, and reach their full potential.
If you’re struggling to afford food, you’re not alone and help is available.
Abafundi Food Initiative (AFI) exists to support university students in South Africa who are struggling with food insecurity. Our founder, having once been in the same position, understands the stress of trying to study on an empty stomach. Through grocery food vouchers and basic food parcels, AFI helps students focus on what matters, which is their education.
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October 19, 2023
A Hunger We Can No Longer Ignore: What Abafundi Food Initiative Has Learned Since Its Launch on 1 July 2025
When the Abafundi Food Initiative (AFI) launched in July 2025, our mission was to ensure that hunger does not stand in the way of education.



