Act4Food

A popular quote states, "Every great dream begins with a dreamer." At Act4food, our  mission goes beyond mere inspiration; we are dedicated to equipping young people with the tools and opportunities they need to create tangible change. By focusing on transforming the food system, we aim to ensure healthier access to nutrition for communities around the world. Our commitment to empowering youth leaders is exemplified by the incredible stories within our network. Last week, we had the pleasure of interviewing Hinda Sahir our Youth Leader from Morocco. Hinda shared her journey and the inspiration behind her great dream. You can read more about her journey in our 'Insider's Story with Hinda Sahir the Youth Leader of Morocco' through the link below: https://lnkd.in/d2Gz6a4Z Starting a new week can often feel daunting, especially when faced with the many challenges and injustices in the world. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and uninspired. However, it is during these times that we must remember our purpose and passion. Reflect on the question, "Why do I do what I love?" Engaging in activities that you love and that contribute positively to society can be incredibly fulfilling. So, as you navigate the week ahead, consider how you can turn your dreams into action, just as our youth leaders are doing. Together, we can make a significant difference and work towards a healthier, more equitable future for all. #Act4food #YouthLeaders #DreamBig #MakeADifference #HealthierFuture #Inspiration #NutritionForAll

As an Act4Food Youth Leader 2024 from Kenya 🇰🇪, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the #ACT4FOOD Youth Workshop last month in Arnhem, Netherlands🇳🇱. Joined by 20+ passionate Youth Leaders from around the globe, we focused on #SDG2 #ZEROHUNGER, creating resilient food systems, promoting food security, and leading AgriFood transformation campaigns within our communities. During this exciting workshop, I had the chance to present my milestones on SDG2, connect with other youth leaders, and gain insights from their diverse perspectives. A heartfelt thanks to ACT4FOOD Founder Sophie Healy-Thow for her selfless leadership, which ensured everything went smoothly, and to Miriam Shindler and Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) for making the event seamless. One of the highlights was visiting the Farm of The Future. As a researcher with experience in Experimental Design, Randomized Block Designs, Efficacy Tests, and Hypothesis Testing, I found this visit incredibly inspiring. The workshop also included an Evaluation Assessment by experts from #Glocolearning and #Wageningen University, which enhanced our understanding of the core elements needed for creating an ACT4FOOD evaluation assessment. Together, we youth leaders developed policy campaigns to drive the growth and development of ACT4FOOD in our countries and communities, focusing on: ~Access to Healthy and Nutritious Food; ~Revamping School Feeding Programs; ~Education on food and Promoting Indigenous food; ~Food production, Tackling Effects of Climate Change; ~Climate-smart Agriculture; ~Creation of Green Jobs and Employment for Youth Are you interested in participating in these impactful campaigns? ACT4FOOD has a place for you. Join us in making a difference! #SDG2 #ZeroHunger #FoodSecurity #ACT4FOOD #YouthLeadership #ClimateSmartAgriculture #GreenJobs #HealthyEating #FoodProduction #SustainableDevelopment

Earlier this month I took part in the Act4Food annual Youth Leader's Workshop. Myself and the other Youth Leaders from around the world have been meeting online for the past 6 months and it was amazing to meet in person and start to bring our work to life! Each of the Youth Leaders have powerful stories about the work they are doing to transform the food system in their country and it was a privilege to learn from them all. Hearing about everything from the Bite Back Campaign in the UK, to children's nutrition education programmes in Bangladesh, it was a truly inspirational week. Looking forward to continuing the work of the Act4Food movement over the coming year, making small steps towards a more sustainable food system, in Ireland and internationally. Huge thank you to Sophie Healy-Thow Miriam Shindler and Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) and all my fellow Youth Leaders for making this movement possible. #foodsystemstransformation #sustainablefoodsystems #youthactivism

Our COO and Co-founder Bako Patience , on her role as the Act4Food executive representative for Uganda, recently in June, participated in the Act4Food workshop that took place in the Netherlands. As a food champion, she is actively composting food waste to make organic fertilizer for small and large scale farmers in Uganda, thence actively reducing the amount of waste that ends up in the landfills, contributing to a healthier and more sustainable environments. #foodwaste #waste #food #agriculture #farmers #youth #sdgs

Exciting News! 📢 I am super happy to announce that Nana Ama Serwaa Osei- our Nutrition Lead- and Kwaku Brobbey Akyea-Boakye- our Campaign Coordinator- of the #SchoolFood4Future Campaign will be featured on Asaase Radio’s Business PM show to share insight and highlight on the Power of School Meals. 🗓 Date: Tuesday, 2nd July 2024 🕡 Time: 6:30 PM 📻 Station: Asaase Radio 99.5 FM (Accra), 98.5 FM (Kumasi), 99.7 FM (Tamale), 100.3 FM (Cape Coast) They will be sharing insights on the significance of school meal programs, sustainable food systems, and how we are engaging youth in these vital efforts. This discussion is crucial as we strive to enhance the nutritional quality of school meals and advocate for policy changes that support sustainable food systems in Ghana. We invite all our supporters, partners, and the broader community to tune in and be part of this important conversation. @world_food_forum @realfoodsystems Global Partnership for Education ProVeg International @provegleipzig @educationaboveall_eaa @theworldslesson @beansishow @goodfoodforall_sdgs @hungryforaction @youthclimategh @worldfoodprogramme @global_nutrition_community @growfurther_ Act4Food UMI Fund #SustainableFoodSystems #SchoolFeeding #YouthEngagement #Nutrition #Ghana #FoodSecurity #PublicHealth #AsaaseRadio #SchoolFood4Future

In their current form, our food systems are ill-equipped to sustainably support the growing needs of our planet, while actively driving biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution. We need to reshape our food systems to address these global challenges. We’ll discuss this in a side event during the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) in New York that is starting next week. Join us in-person in New York or virtually! Register here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d8PEdeGe We’re co-organising the side event with the Tzu Chi USA, the World Food Forum, The Urban Garden Initiative, National Young Farmers Coalition, Mercy For Animals, and Act4Food. #HLPF #HLPF2024 #ProVeg #FoodSystems