Strengthening the Sustainability of Food Systems in Kenya and Uganda

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Stimulating Evidence-Based Inclusive Education for Sustainable Development 

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Enriching Existing Higher Education Curricula of 4 Partner Universities from Kenya and Uganda

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Equipping Students with Skills for Labour Market Success

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Stimulating in-house internationalisation 

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Strengthening the Interdisciplinarity and Stakeholder Engagement to Address Real-Life Challenges 

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Capacity Building Project

INSSPIRE project is funded by the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in higher education programme which supports international and multilateral partnerships between organisations active in the field of higher education.

South-South and Triangluar Cooperation

The INSSPIRE project connects African and European universities under the South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) led by VU Amsterdam to enhance food systems and climate change research and education.

Developing Staff Capacity

Strengthening the capacity of 100 lecturers of four participating universities from Kenya and Uganda for the delivery of modules on food systems and climate change.

Curricula enhancement

Enriching existing courses and developing modules on food systems and climate change in four partner universities from Kenya and Uganda.

COIL: Inclusive Collaborative Online International Learning

Building universities’ capacities for internationalization and facilitating the collaboration and internationalization of curriculum strategies.

Real-Life Learning Labs

Implementing experiential and problem-based learning where interdisciplinary teams work on real-life development projects addressing relevant needs of agriculture, industry, and society at large.

“Great to be part of the team in the INSSPIRE project. I hope to realise and implement sustainable food systems that will run beyond the lifespan of the project.” 
Jerusha Waweru
South Eastern Kenya University, Kenya
“Looking at the student who won the logo award is a good reminder of the potential out there that can be enhanced to address food systems and climate change challenges.” 
Shamila Namussi
Makerere University, Uganda
“We are coming dangerously close to the earth’s limits; time is running out to save our planet. So, for me, INSSPIRE offers a great opportunity to contribute to equipping the youth with evidence-based knowledge and skills to take on different leadership roles in the transformation of food systems and adjustment to climate change, contributing to sustainable growth.” 
Denyse Snelder
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands
“The gaps and innovation ideas, cocreation to fill the gaps amongst our partnering institutions to stimulate the food security and climate change, I am INSSPIRED.”
Ninsima Janet
Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda
“The project will transform lives through a revolutionary curriculum enrichment.” 
Hesbon Otieno
South Eastern Kenya University, Kenya
“The INSSPIRE project has inspired me in appreciating the linkages between the food systems and climate change (FSCC), including how food systems in most African countries could contribute to greenhouse gases (GHG). The need to revise the teaching curricular in most African Universities that links food systems and climate change has also been appreciated. The importance and contributions of the Real-life learning labs (RLLL) and the Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) to improving the teaching curricular in Universities has also be appreciated.” 
Robert Bitariho
Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda
»The Insspire project comes at a time when the world is grappling with food insecurity and climate  change impacts. This project therefore, gives me an opportunity to work with students communities, and relevant stakeholders to create positive impact through creating avenues for knowledge transfer and adoption of sustainable food systems. This will ensure improved nutritional security, sustainable livelihoods  and environmental sustainability.«
Jenniffer Vera Atieno
Maseno University, Kenya
“I am INSSPIRED and feel very privileged to be part of this vibrant group of academics supported by project managers addressing one of the most urgent current issues: Food Systems in a time of Climate Change.”
Colette Gerards
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands
“INSSPIRE gives me an opportunity to do two things that are very close to my heart; give back to a community that has given me so much and mentor young minds in preparation for what lies outside the University.” 
Lillian Omondi
Maseno University, Kenya
At Makerere University, our motto is “we build for the future” the INSSPIRE project builds on this through capacity building in university-community collaborations and inter-university partnerships, which is a plus for our institution.
Kato Charles Drago
Makerere University, Uganda
The majority of households in Uganda play a role in food production in some way. Putting food on the table remains a challenge however, plagued by among other things, climate vagaries. This project is timely as it will help MUST focus on critical issues in food systems and climate change through curricula development/enrichment, staff and student exchange amongst Universities in Europe and East Africa. 
Ronald Twongyirwe
Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda

INSSPIRE Partners