CFFA began as a way to invite artisanal fishermen to express their points of view on the future of their sector. CFF has now evolved into a platform of NGOs based in Brussels that document the development and environmental impacts of EU-ACP (European Union – African, Caribbean and Pacific states) fisheries relations on small-scale fishing communities. The core objective of CFFA is to promote the livelihoods and food security of coastal fishing communities, through information sharing, advocacy and supporting dialogue between organizations in ACP countries and decision makers and the private sector in the EU.