Q: What is Good Food For All – EU (GFFA-EU)?

A: GFFA-EU is a Brussels-based non-governmental organization created to advocate for and implement the European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) titled “Food is a Human Right for All!”. Our mission is to ensure the universal realization of the right to food within the European Union through democratic action and legal reform. The ECI was born out of the Second Demopratic Forum on the Right to Food, held in Geneva, where more than 60 representatives of European civil society collaborated in drafting this historic initiative.

Q: What was the Second Demopratic Forum on the Right to Food?

A: The Second Demopratic Forum on the Right to Food, held in Geneva in 2024, was a pivotal gathering of activists, civil society members, UN representatives, and politicians. Building upon the inaugural 2023 forum that produced the Geneva Manifesto on the Right to Food, this second forum focused on formulating the ECI on the Right to Food. The forum aimed to involve European citizens directly in the legislative process to establish the right to food across Europe, drawing inspiration from successful ECIs like the right to water campaign. ​opera démopratique genève

Q: What is a European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI)?

A: A ECI is a powerful tool of participatory democracy in the European Union. It allows EU citizens to directly propose legislation to the European Commission. To be considered, an ECI must gather at least one million verified signatures from EU citizens, with minimum thresholds met in at least seven member states.

The ECI is not a petition—it’s a formal legal process that, if successful, obliges the European Commission to respond and consider proposing new laws on the issue. It is one of the few instruments that give citizens a direct voice in shaping EU policies.

Q: What is the Right to Food?

A: The right to food is a fundamental human right. It means that every person must have regular, permanent, and unrestricted access to adequate, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food, produced sustainably and accessible in dignity.

Simply put: It’s the right to feed oneself, without having to rely on charity or beg for help.

Recognized in international law—including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights—the right to food obliges governments to respect, protect, and fulfill this right for all, by ensuring food systems work for people, not profit.

Q: When does the signature collection for the ECI begin?

A: Official signature collection will begin at the end of 2025. Until then, we are focused on building a strong and diverse community of supporters across Europe. This preparatory phase is crucial: we are forming alliances, developing national campaigns, and ensuring that when the time comes, we have the people and infrastructure in place to gather one million signatures in 12 months.

Join us now, because when the clock starts ticking, we’ll need everyone on board.

Q: How can my organization become a member of GFFA-EU and support the ECI?

A: If you represent a civil society organization, trade union, or NGO and wish to actively support the ECI in your country, we invite you to get in touch with us directly via email. Once we receive your inquiry, we will provide you with a partnership toolkit, national campaign guidelines, and all the relevant materials to coordinate advocacy, collect signatures, and raise awareness at the local level.

Q: I’m not part of an organization. How can I support the ECI as a citizen?

A: Every citizen counts. You can support “Food is a Human Right for All!” by:

• Subscribing to our newsletter to stay informed and engaged.

• Sharing our campaign on social media and within your community to help us reach the 1 million signatures needed.

• Donating to help us print materials, organize events, and support national campaigns across Europe.

• Volunteering to collect signatures or organize local actions.
  This initiative belongs to all of us. Your voice is part of the million we need.