Africa Harvest was born at a time when Africa was trying to define its role in the global GM debate. Dr. Florence Wambugu, a Kenyan scientist, was concerned that the continent continued to lag behind while the rest of the world powered ahead, adopting GM techniques to improve their agriculture. “There were many people speaking for Africa,” recalls Dr. Wambugu. “Part of Africa Harvest’s initial goal was to strengthen the African voice”. Africa Harvest Biotechnology Foundation International (AHBFI) was founded in 2002 and incorporated in the USA as a non-profit foundation. Its African-focus made Nairobi, Kenya a natural headquarter. The foundation has regional offices in Washington DC, USA and Johannesburg, South Africa.