This Cookie is Fighting Malnutrition in Kenya

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What if a cookie could fight malnutrition? In coastal Kenya, one man turned a homemade fish-based snack into a powerful tool against hunger. This true story follows Francis Thoya, a former event planner whose journey through loss and resilience led to a protein-rich biscuit now feeding families across Africa. Rooted in local cuisine and crafted from traditional food recipes, Samaki Cookies are more than just a clever innovation, they’re a reminder that real change can start with something as small (and crunchy) as a cookie. This is a Great Big Story documentary about innovation, nutrition, and the incredible things that can happen when a community comes together for change 00:00 – Introduction 00:16 – Meet the Founder 00:51 – How It’s Made 02:14 – Enter Pwani University 02:57 – Francis’s Motivation #nutrition #africa #recipe #truestory #greatbigstory #realstory #documentary #innovation Welcome to Great Big Story — Where the extraordinary hides in plain sight. From forgotten histories and unsung heroes to mind-blowing innovations and mesmerising cultures, We’re a global storytelling collective obsessed with the extraordinary tucked inside the everyday. Our producers are filmmakers, adventurers, and curious souls who believe a great story can change how you see the world. We publish new videos every week. Please join us in exploring a world of fascinating perspectives around history, culture, technology, food, real life stories, and beyond. Credits: Director of Photography - Mark Moss Director and Lead Producer - Dominique Turner Editor - Michael Renner Special Thanks - Pwani University Got a story idea for us? Send us an email at pitch [at] GreatBigStory [dot] com 📧 Get exclusive GBS items from our online store 🛒 👉 https://shop.greatbigstory.com/ SUBSCRIBE: https://buff.ly/41yqVHF NOTIFICATIONS: Make sure you enable the 🔔 to get notified about our latest video publishes. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatbigstory Check us out on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCajXeitgFL-rb5-gXI-aG8Q Join us on Snapchat: https://story.snapchat.com/p/18450982-0867-49c9-b4ac-2a534d1c86aa Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatbigstory Give us a shout on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatbigstory Sign up to our newsletter: https://greatbigstory.com/signup/