Heliponix has long been involved with the Mandela Washington Fellowship sponsored by the United States Department of State, by sharing our insights for hydroponic farming to Mandela Washington Fellows to adopt the technology, and implement financially and environmentally sustainable businesses in West and Central Africa. This "Localized Solutions to Food Insecurity in the COVID-19 Era" panel discussion was moderated by CEO, Scott Massey hosting fellows Joseph Daliwa, Natacha Agbahoungba Sah, and Mankaah Yvonne Che.