This week in Rethink: The informal food economy – a source of income and belonging

2018-08-09 11:11

Rethink piece explores the role of food in memory, migration, and resilience in Somali Town, South Africa.

Small businesses in the informal food economy are important sources of income in migrant communities in ‘Somali Town’ in Cape Town, South Africa. Food also offers a sense of belonging for people fleeing conflict, climate change, and ecological degradation. Read the full story here: https://rethink.earth/the-informal-food-economy-a-source-of-income-and-belonging/


By: Ida Karlsson


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