Act4Food

Last week, I had the honor of representing UNRWA USA on the Peace Boat’s celebration of #WorldOceansDay and the #SustainableDevelopmentGoals to shed light on the connections between Palestine, the environment, and hunger. #SDG2 aims to end hunger and achieve food security by 2030. The year is 2024 and Gaza is on the brink of famine. Children are dying of malnutrition and dehydration, while food and clean water sit in trucks awaiting entry by Israeli authorities, just a couple of miles away. The IPC reports that 96% of the population are facing acute food insecurity and the UN predicts than 1 million people are expected to face death and starvation by mid-July. Being able to speak about Palestine and the environment - my two greatest passions, which are really one in the same, while representing UNRWA USA on the Peace Boat was the highlight of my career thus far. Thank you to Peace Boat US and Emilie McGlone for the invitation, Joseph Skibbens at Global Citizen for making the connection, and to my fellow Palestinian environmental activists at Act4Food and #ZeroWastePalestine for sharing the stage with me. More to come!

Having young people involved in shaping food systems is important because it impacts our everyday lives and the future generation. To achieve this, we have created an environment where young people can unite in achieving this common goal. Get to know the faces of our youth leaders who would be making this possible💃🏾. P.s: We would be hosting our youth leaders for a workshop. Keep your fingers locked in new updates. #act4food #Act4Collaboration #youthleaders #healthyfoodsystems

Over the past few years, our journey with youth leaders have been incredibly rewarding. Through this experience, one important lesson has become clear: the profound impact of community. At ACT4FOOD, community is not just a concept; it's our driving force. It's about empowering youth and fostering authentic connections that drive real change. In a world where relationships can feel transactional, these genuine bonds are priceless. They give us strength and amplify our ability to make a difference. Our commitment to community shines through in everything we do, from workshops to grassroots initiatives. By bringing together diverse perspectives, we've seen how collaboration sparks innovation and creates lasting impact in communities near and far. As we embark on another inspiring week, we invite you to reflect on the power of community in your own journey. Whether you work in education, healthcare, or any other field, nurturing relationships is essential for sustainable success. Drop a comment on your name and industry you’re currently working in. Let’s make lasting connections with new people in our industry. P.s: In case you miss us, we are hosting a workshop for our youth leaders, to strengthen our community.

Proud to work with Youth Leaders fro Act4Food at Future Food Movement, thanks for coming Belinda Ng - spot on key takeaway!

🙌 Shout out to our Operational Research Manager Sara Estecha Querol who presented her work with the Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) and Act4Food at the World Public Health Nutrition Congress last week! Their joint project is aiming to develop a framework to guide global action and investments in adolescent nutrition. #nutrition #adolescentnutrition

Community is at the heart of transforming our food system. On the 30th of April, Belinda Ng our Act4food Youth Leader for the UK/Hong Kong, attended Future Food Movement annual dinner in London. The event brought together of members across food value chains, @Future Food Movement coalition of members across food value chains, from retailers and manufacturers to farmers and consumers. Over a three-course meal, attendees participated in and listened to a series of engaging panels. Her key takeaway: Radical collaboration is essential across the food system to ensure increased accessibility to healthy and sustainable diets. Food cultures and food environments are pivotal components of this transformation and need to be shaped collaboratively through effective youth engagement in policy and commercial decision-making. At Act4food, we believe that community is the heart of this change. By fostering strong, interconnected communities, we can share stories, inspire each other, and drive the collective action needed to transform our food system.   How can we better harness the power of community to create a more sustainable and healthy food future? A #healthyfoodcommunity #youthleaders #sustainablefoodsystems #Act4Food #act4community

Is it just me, or is Cork home to the most incredible trailblazers?! In today’s Echolive.ie and Women on Wednesday(WoW!) Sophie Healy-Thow joins the ranks of Green Women featured so far in this series celebrating Cork women working in the area of climate change, sustainability and the environment. She has quite a story to tell, from co-founding Act4Food to recently hitting the headlines for winning the Global Citizen prizes in New York. Read all about it here: https://lnkd.in/eHqKVYSi

Ever thought about how the food on your plate gets there? It's not just about farming; it's about the environment that nurtures it. Here's a fun fact: A healthy food system is only possible when we take care of our environment. The treatment we give is what we get! Think about it: Healthy Soil = Healthy Food Without rich, clean soil, our veggies, fruits, and grains wouldn't be as nutritious. Clean Water = Quality Crops Polluted water affects everything from our morning coffee to the bread we eat. Biodiversity = Resilient Food Supply: Bees, birds, and bugs help pollinate our crops, making sure we have a variety of foods. Stable Climate = Reliable Harvests Extreme weather disrupts farming. Sustainable practices help keep our climate stable and our food supply steady. So, here's the deal: You don't have to put yourself first. By taking care of the environment, you're actually ensuring your own food security and health. Win-win! This World Environment Day, let’s: 1. Be intentional about our environment 2. Support sustainable farming 3. Cut down on food waste 4. Promote clean energy 5. Save water 6. Protect natural habitat. Remember, the better we treat our planet, the better it treats us. Let's nurture nature to enjoy healthy, delicious food every day! Happy World Environment Day! 🌍💚 #WorldEnvironmentDay #HealthyFood #Sustainability #LoveOurPlanet #EcoFriendly

Having young people involved in shaping food systems is important because it impacts our everyday lives and the future generation. Act4Food strives to create a common space for young people and decision makers to elevate, collaborate and act to create healthier food systems. Get to know the faces of our youth leaders who would be making this possible💃🏾. #youthleaders #Act4Food #Act4Collaboration Nick Blumenthal Akila Tahsin Itske van den Braak Jeffrey Adusei Opoku

Don't Miss Out on the FEED THE FUTURE SUMMIT 2024! 🌱 Have you registered for our forthcoming webinar tagged "FEED THE FUTURE SUMMIT 2024" with the theme: EMPOWERING YOUTH AGAINST FOOD INSECURITY? 🍽️ If you're in the food system space, this is one event you should not miss! 🎙️ Panellists: Nele Herrmann Valente, MBA Herrmann Valente Founder NGIN, Robynne Anderson Anderson President Emerging ag inc. ag, Sophie Healy-Thow Founder Act4Food , Kazuki Kitaoka Global Coordinator, World Food Forum 🎤 Moderator: Mohamed Samu 🚀 Don't miss the webinar for anything. It's promised to be an exciting moment! 📅 Save the Date and Register Now with the link below 👇 https://shorturl.at/wNQV0