Virtual Cooking Series - Free to Monthly Donors

Cooking for a Cause

Join us for a delicious new virtual cooking series where chefs and food bloggers from across the country teach fun, inspiring classes—all in support of Preserve International’s mission to fight seasonal hunger and empower women-led farming communities in East Africa.

Each class is free for our monthly donors as a thank-you for your ongoing support, or $50 per class for one-time participants. From sourdough to sauces, preserves to pasta, you’ll cook something new while making a real difference.

Cook with purpose. Nourish change.

Next Virtual Cooking Class - Canning 101

Water Bath Canning for Beginners

Learn how to safely preserve seasonal fruits and veggies using the water bath method! In this hands-on virtual class, you’ll make a simple seasonal preserve while mastering the basics of canning, safety, and storage. Perfect for beginners! Reserve your spot [here].

about us

Reducing food waste to end global hunger

Each year, nearly one-third of all food produced globally is lost or wasted. But in many parts of the world, especially across sub-Saharan Africa, this waste doesn’t happen in grocery stores or at home, it happens on farms. Small-scale farmers, who grow the bulk of the world’s food, often lose up to 40% of their harvest after it's been grown due to lack of access to proper storage, preservation methods, and markets. This kind of post-harvest loss is one of the most overlooked drivers of global hunger and poverty. At Preserve International, we work to change that. We train farmers, particularly women and refugee-led groups, in safe, low-cost food preservation and storage techniques such as solar dehydration, water bath canning, and hermetically sealed storage. These tools allow farmers to keep more of what they grow, transform perishable crops into shelf-stable products, and create new income streams during the lean seasons when food is scarce and prices are high. Reducing post-harvest loss is one of the fastest, most cost-effective ways to increase food availability, boost farmer incomes, and build resilience in the face of climate shocks. By equipping farmers to preserve food, we’re not just fighting food waste, we’re helping build a more food-secure future from the ground up.
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Where We Work

Agriculture in Northern Uganda

Agriculture is the backbone of Uganda’s economy, employing over 70% of the population. For rural communities, especially small-scale farmers, increasing agricultural livelihoods is essential to reducing food insecurity and building long-term prosperity.

Yet despite its potential, Ugandan agriculture is held back by a major challenge: post-harvest food loss. Many smallholder farmers lose between 40% and 75% of their crops each year due to inadequate storage and preservation. This waste not only deprives families of a stable, year-round food supply, it also cuts off critical income during the months when markets are most profitable.

Make a difference

Support our life changing programs

Your generosity makes a tangible difference in our ability to continue our important work. 100% of every dollar donated goes towards our programs empowering women small-scale farmers in and around the BidiBidi Refugee Settlement in northern Uganda.