Here's a story about how members of the Changemakers community are using simple technology to improve farming throughout Africa and South America:
Much has been made of the Internet revolution, but the genius of communicating ideas across borders does not necessarily require cutting edge technology. In fact, for many people, there's one good old-fashioned technology that has a greater power for change: radio.
For people who live in remote rural areas around the globe, without easy access computers and who don’t read or speak the most common languages of the Web—English, Spanish, French—the Internet is not much use. But a global exchange of ideas and information happens anyway, in part thanks to Farm Radio International.
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Created on 07/13/2009 by Elizabeth
When it comes to genetic food engineering, claims are often made about farmers ability and interest to adapt. And how about vitamin-rich rice? ... Are these realities or misrepresentations? Tell us what you think here
[Also check out our GMO Risk or Rescue competition. Share your idea or initiative to get noticed and to be eligible for various prizes. Submit your entry by October 21, 2009.]
Created on 05/14/2013 by Arlinda Fety R
Vegetables are foods that contain nutrients needed by the body, but the supply is still contaminated by many chemicals. Farmer became a milestone in the change. YIS engaged in community development in the field of economic development, health and education.
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YIS believed to be an experienced NGO in the field of community development and capacity building / training since 1974, especially in the areas of health, organic agriculture, peace building, economic development and education by using participatory approach and highlighting the importance of gender equality.
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Healthy vegetables on the slopes of Mount Merapi, Selo, Boyolali
Stage
Idea (poised to launch)
This Entry is about (Issues)
Elevator Pitch
Vegetables are foods that contain nutrients needed by the body, but the supply is still contaminated by many chemicals. Farmer became a milestone in the change. YIS engaged in community development in the field of economic development, health and education.
Problem
Now, public aware the needs of vegetables in nutrition and health, but in market it much exposed to chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Selo, Boyolali District, located on the slopes of Mount Merapi, is the agriculture center of vegetables and distributed to various regions in Central Java. Excessive use of chemical can affect the health of farmers, and consumers, e.g miscarriage in pregnancy, disturb the lungs, liver, cancer,and hypothyroidism.
Solution
Encourage farmers to produce healthy vegetables, will be done through:
- Campaign using the traditional approach of local culture, contains about the production and consumption of healthy vegetables. by targeting vegetable farmers especially women farmers because women have a big role in the household and children. It will also affect to vegetable consumers residing in other areas.
- Training, Train farmers on how to manage a healthy and organic farming. provide guidance on how to manufacture organic fertilizers and pesticides. Farmers are expected to perform eco-friendly agriculture to produce healthy vegetables independently and sustainable.
- Demonstration plot, organic vegetable farm as a model for vegetable farmers in District Selo.
Example
Farmers group gathered for get counseling and training on organic farming and the benefits for the environment and health. Farmers are also encouraged and assisted to make organic fertilizers and pesticides so the production cost is cheaper than using chemicals. With the skills, farmers can apply them in garden respectively.
Healthy and organic vegetables with better quality than conventional farms will solve the problem of scarcity of healthy organic vegetables at the market. With this change the farmer families and the wider community will be able to consume healthy organic vegetables, easier, cheaper and improve the economic welfare of vegetable farmers.
Impact
With increased knowledge and skills of vegetable farmers about environmentally friendly agriculture, so farmers can understand, practice and produce healthy vegetables for themselves, their families and the wider consumer. Besides farmers contribute to protecting the environment by using organic fertilizers and pesticides and decrease the cost production so it will improve the welfare economic of farmers.
Today, organic vegetables still costly due to limited availability in the market, so the fact, organic vegetable consumption can only be made by high-income people. With the increasing number of farmers who produce organic vegetables, it will increase the availability of organic and healthy vegetables in the market so that the price is more affordable by the whole society.
Marketplace
As center area of producing vegetables, vegetable farmers in the Selo sub-district have not been touched by mentoring program of development organic vegetable horticulture area, either by the Department of Agriculture and Food Security Agency. In addition, the introduction of environmentally friendly agricultural program is not only to preserve the environment, but also linked to the impact of improved health for farmers and consumers in other areas. More value of the program is the participation of women, it is also an embodiment of the MDG's points 3 which Promote gender equality and empower
Sustainability Plan
Through mentoring synergistic patterns collaboration with government and private agencies that have same vision and mission can expected speeds adoption technology innovation, improve marketing and institutional aspects in the development of organic vegetable cultivation. The project area are the slopes of Mount Merapi, has tourism potential that can be used as organic agro-tourism for income generation and sustainability of the agricultural area
Founding Story
Yayasan Insan Sembada/YIS (formerly Yayasan Indonesia Sejahtera) is a NGO that has vision "A trustworthy professional partner to strengthen the national self sufficiency towards the national idealism". With mission is Promote the models and development concepts to support the achievement of national self sufficiency. Selo is an area on the slopes of Mount Merapi which produces vegetables and distributed to other areas. But it is still contaminated by the excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides that dangerous for environment and heath. So, we want to change the behavior farmer to produce healthy vegetables and eco-friendly farming system.
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Healthy environments., Nutrient-rich farming, Full nourishment foods, Human wellness and vitality.
If you had greater capacity, which additional sectors would you like your solution to target - either through expansion, partnership, or thought exchange?
Healthy environments, Nutrient-rich farming, Full nourishment foods, Human wellness and vitality.
How specifically would this added capacity help you improve the quality, efficiency, or sustainability of your existing product or service?
Selo, is known and popular in Central java about their vegetables and the beautiful view. Soil in there, is already fertile because it has been exposed to volcanic ash from Mount Merapi, so it does not need excessive chemical fertilizers. Supported with a beautiful view from the location itself is to be the main attraction to develop as an eco-friendly tourism potential agriculture. By this program, we could also invite women to cultivate organic vegetables into a nutritious food ingredient for consumption and resale in the form of vegetables flour as a food additive for the kids.
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Created on 05/14/2013 by Lovin' Spoonfuls
Headquartered in Boston, MA, Lovin' Spoonfuls is a 501c3 non-profit food rescue organization that facilitates the recovery and distribution of perishable and unserved food that would otherwise be thrown away and wasted. We deliver this food to local crisis centers, soup kitchens, and pantries.
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United States, MA, Boston, Suffolk County
该组织在哪些国家/地区创造了社会影响力
United States, MA, Boston, Suffolk County
Has the organization received awards or honors? Please tell us about them
2012 MassChallenge Gold Prize Winner
2012 John W. Henry Family Foundation Social Impact Prize Winner
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Lovin' Spoonfuls Food Rescue
Stage
Established (the solution has passed the previous stages, and has demonstrated success)
This Entry is about (Issues)
Elevator Pitch
Headquartered in Boston, MA, Lovin' Spoonfuls is a 501c3 non-profit food rescue organization that facilitates the recovery and distribution of perishable and unserved food that would otherwise be thrown away and wasted. We deliver this food to local crisis centers, soup kitchens, and pantries.
Problem
While 49 million Americans struggle daily with food insecurity, 40% of all food produced in the U.S. goes to waste each year. Not only does the food itself go to waste, precious natural resources including fresh water and oil are also squandered in the production of this food. Hunger has traditionally been addressed with processed, non-perishable foods, but why should we stop at non-perishables when there is so much fresh food already available?
Solution
Food rescue provides a timely and innovative solution to the ongoing problems of food insecurity and food waste. Through Lovin’ Spoonfuls’ streamlined model, food donors are able to reduce their waste disposal costs and emissions footprint while contributing a tax-deductible food donation to their community. Our focus on fresh produce, lean proteins, and whole grains allows our partner organizations to consistently serve their clients healthy and wholesome meals without increasing their own operating costs. Our work aims to connect people in need to the bounty of unused food that prevails in our community. Access to nutritious food should be a right, not a privilege reserved for the wealthy.
Example
Every weekday, our team picks up second-line product from grocery stores including as Whole Foods Markets, Trader Joe’s, and several restaurants, bakeries, and farms. We deliver this food to local soup kitchens, homeless shelters and crisis centers including Pine Street Inn, Boston Rescue Mission, and Bridge Over Troubled Waters, among others. The mainstays of food assistance are often overly processed, non-perishable foods, typically loaded with salt, sugar and chemical preservatives. In hunger relief, why should we stop at non-perishables when there is so much fresh food already available? Our food rescue model helps social service organizations to balance their budgets while also providing healthier food items to their clients.
Impact
To date, the Lovin' Spoonfuls team has rescued and distributed over 600,000 pounds of fresh and healthy food across Greater Boston. We currently have two refrigerated delivery vehicles and two full time drivers on the road. More trucks and more drivers mean that we can pick up more food and serve more people. In 2013 we intend to add another truck to our fleet, which will further extend our capacity and reach.
Marketplace
Food rescue is an unaddressed area of hunger relief in Greater Boston. While food banks rely on warehouses and other overnight storage facilities to maintain a stockpile of non-perishable goods, Lovin’ Spoonfuls utilizes a direct distribution system to pick up perishable food from donors and deliver those items to local soup shelters, soup kitchens and crisis centers within the same day. Lovin' Spoonfuls is based off successful food rescue organizations in other cities such as City Harvest in New York City, DC Central Kitchen in Washington DC, and FoodRunners in San Francisco.
Sustainability Plan
We are actively fundraising from foundations and individuals to aid program growth and ensure the continued financial stability of our operations. A lean business plan and low operating costs provide a solid foundation for our scalable model, and we hope to expand operations to eventually reach the four corners of Massachusetts. Our work aims to ensure everyone in our community has access to the types of food necessary to sustain a healthy life.
Founding Story
Lovin’ Spoonfuls was founded in 2010 by native Bostonian Ashley Stanley. Stanley witnessed the amount of food that was being thrown away by food service establishments and questioned why so much food was going to waste when the number of hungry and homeless individuals in Massachusetts continued to increase. Inspired to take action, Stanley initially utilized her own car to rescue food that would otherwise have gone to waste from local food retailers and restaurants. She has since acquired two refrigerated food delivery vehicles and has developed Lovin’ Spoonfuls into an effective and acclaimed organization.
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Healthy environments., Full nourishment foods.
If you had greater capacity, which additional sectors would you like your solution to target - either through expansion, partnership, or thought exchange?
Human wellness and vitality.
How specifically would this added capacity help you improve the quality, efficiency, or sustainability of your existing product or service?
We intend to expand program capacity by adding more refrigerated delivery vehicles to our fleet. More trucks and drivers on the road mean we can recover more food and serve more people. In addition to our direct distribution services, we hope to foster increased awareness about the ongoing issues of food waste and food insecurity in our local community by educating the public and serving as a local platform for Boston to join the national conversation on food waste.
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Considering the flow of nutrients from ecosystems to soil to farms to food to communities, what are the barriers to achieving vitality for people and the planet?
Other barriers you have identified
In your view, what developments need to happen in order to help overcome those barriers and produce a more nutrient rich and vital public and planet?
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What do you consider the most promising trends or evidence that indicates that the developments you described are emerging? Please elaborate.
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Headquartered in Boston, MA, Lovin' Spoonfuls is a 501c3 non-profit food rescue organization that facilitates the recovery and distribution of perishable and unserved food that would otherwise be thrown away and wasted. We deliver this food to local crisis centers, soup kitchens, and pantries.
Created on 05/14/2013 by kitameri
CORE Foods' mission is to cultivate a healthier planet by empowering people with fresh food and resources. Our CORE Meals are the first real perishable packaged food option on the go – all delivered in a not-for-profit model that reinvests in food quality, the planet, and honest nutrition advice.
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United States, CA, Oakland, Alameda County
该组织在哪些国家/地区创造了社会影响力
United States, CA, Oakland, Alameda County
Has the organization received awards or honors? Please tell us about them
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Established (the solution has passed the previous stages, and has demonstrated success)
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Elevator Pitch
CORE Foods' mission is to cultivate a healthier planet by empowering people with fresh food and resources. Our CORE Meals are the first real perishable packaged food option on the go – all delivered in a not-for-profit model that reinvests in food quality, the planet, and honest nutrition advice.
Problem
We are constantly bombarded with competing nutrition information, making it difficult to make healthy choices. It is especially difficult to make these choices on the go because nearly all packaged foods contain additives, preservatives, sugar, oil, and flour. Furthermore, pursuit of profits drives down packaged food quality, so larger food companies exploit confusion and cheap ingredients to further their own goals - not feed us the best food!
Solution
CORE Foods has developed an on-the-go meal that is nutritionally balanced and 100% organic, raw, and gluten-free: a full bowl of oatmeal in bar form that delivers four hours of stable energy. If you don't have time for a salad, and don't want to eat the candy that is most on the go food, CORE Meals are for you! Beyond making the best food we can, CORE believes in reinvesting its profit in food quality, sustainability, and our community. Even more, CORE provides completely unbiased online nutritional information and community outreach/events in order to increase awareness about the basics of healthy eating: eat mostly whole raw fruits, vegetables, and other produce!
Example
One example of how our solution operates is for a working mom. She is unable to take the time for breakfast in the morning because she is occupied with other tasks. She can reach for a CORE meal and eat it on-the-go like she would normally with a bar that may not be healthy. Then, after drinking water, it will be as if she has eaten a whole bowl of oatmeal and will get the nutrient value and the energy, but in a more convenient form. In addition to eating our meal, she can look online for a plethora of nutritional information and simple principles to live by. Through our efforts, this working mother is able to accomplish her goal of healthy eating, both by eating her CORE meal, and by absorbing the nutritional guidelines we provide online.
Impact
Despite CORE’s recent beginnings, its impact is vast and increasing rapidly. We represent over $1,000,000/year (at current rates) in economic activity dedicated to non-extractive work with a positive impact on human health, the planet, and the environment. The over 10,000 meals that CORE delivers per week displace both unhealthy food options that are made using unsustainable methods, and people skipping meals altogether. CORE Foods increases access to fresh meals and community health by serving over 1,875 pounds of organic, raw, gluten free food per week. Both revenue and meals delivered are expected to double within the next year. And CORE goes further than organic by committing to never include additives in our ingredients and pushing our suppliers to make the finest, purest ingredients to meet our strict quality standards. We are constantly pushing to increase our positive impact.
Marketplace
CORE foods is an innovator because we are a packaged food company that makes perishable, fresh food and we commit to incredibly strict nutritional standards. And we do all of this in a business model that is not extractive and not focused on making profits. These values go against current norms for packaged food companies. We commit to making only the healthiest, whole, produce-based foods--no syrups, salts, flours, oils, or additives and operating with an innovative not-for-profit business model that both out-competes traditional for-profit businesses and makes the world a better place.
Sustainability Plan
By selling our food at retail outlets we have built a small, but reasonable margin into our model to fund growth, while still delivering food at an incredible value: ingredient costs that are 4x industry avgs (40% or revenue v. industry avg 10%). Whenever we sell CORE Meals we are able to finance even more food, and work in education and social and environmental work. The more meals we sell, the more we can reinvest in what matters!
Founding Story
In our founders' search to understand the human relationship with food, he lived with 12 traditional tribes across the globe. Looking at these cultures and our society today, it was clear that the confusion consumers have about what to eat was not always a problem. Truly healthy, long-standing diets all focused on simply fresh food, whole foods, and raw or unprocessed food. Corey became inspired to create an unbiased source for healthy food that took the confusion out of the eating. While traveling he noticed that all the on-the-go food options available did not meet basic historical nutritional principles, so he decided to revolutionize this industry by creating an on-the-go option that promotes health and community reciprocity.
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Full nourishment foods.
If you had greater capacity, which additional sectors would you like your solution to target - either through expansion, partnership, or thought exchange?
Healthy environments, Nutrient-rich farming, Human wellness and vitality.
How specifically would this added capacity help you improve the quality, efficiency, or sustainability of your existing product or service?
By having our own locations, and not just selling products at retail, we could create a lifestyle destination that would allow us to have direct and deeper impact on our customer's lives through nutrition education workshops, counseling, meetup groups, and serving fresh food every day. Also, these locations would allow us to source and serve even more fresh food every day, allowing us to partner with local farmers to support nutrient-rich, organic farming of high-impact crops.
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Other barriers you have identified
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This project also has a Changeshop where you can read more about its latest progress.
Go to Changeshop: HEAR Foundation.
Created on 05/14/2013 by lindsayadams26
Empowering women to cultivate and properly prepare nutrient-dense foods is the foundation for an economically dynamic country. In Guatemala we teach integrated, sustainable farming techniques as seeds of change for a healthy future for the women's families and the communities to which they belong.
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United States, IL, Chicago, Cook County
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Growth (the pilot has already launched and is starting to expand)
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Elevator Pitch
Empowering women to cultivate and properly prepare nutrient-dense foods is the foundation for an economically dynamic country. In Guatemala we teach integrated, sustainable farming techniques as seeds of change for a healthy future for the women's families and the communities to which they belong.
Problem
In Guatemala, almost one out of every two children under five are malnourished, not due to an absolute caloric deficiency, but a lack of nutritional diversity. Some of the most vulnerable subgroups are women, children and those living in the Dry Corridor of Central America in which Jalapa is located. Extension programs target men, and food programs emphasize quantity of food, not quality. This costs Guatemala 11.4% of annual GDP.
Solution
The Foundation works with a home for abused, orphaned and economically disadvantaged babies, girls and young women in Jalapa, Guatemala. Our Agriculture and Nutrition program is holistic- from field to fork- teaching principles of integrated farming such as composting, vermiculture and seed production, and also how to track vitamin intake through an easy to use graphic-based vitamin calendar in the kitchen. The program also models environmental sustainability and economic efficiency in all components of the program, from planting a living fence of fast-growing trees that also provide fodder for animals, to creating a gravity-fed irrigation system, to construction of a seed nursery out of recovered materials found on the home’s property.
Example
Imagine the life of a typical girl at this home: she has suffered from malnutrition since birth, as has her mother. She probably comes from a female-headed household because her father was killed in the civil war, is a migrant worker in other parts of the country or has abandoned the family. She has mostly eaten corn and beans for every meal, as this is what her mother knows how to grow and believes is a healthy meal. Most families where she comes from barely make a living off of the crops they grow for the market because they only know to purchase fertilizer, seeds and pesticides. Her future points to acute hunger and debt. Our program feeds and frees her- she will be able to grow nutritious food with little capital or other inputs.
Impact
Of the home's population, 100% of our target demographic reaps the immediate nutritional benefits of growing vegetables and fruits on-site. This includes babies, toddlers, children, nursing mothers and young women. While the program is only in its second year, we have been able to identify the following results. The young women participating in the program have demonstrated, through practical and theoretical tests, basic knowledge needed to cultivate diverse crops. Those who prepare food demonstrate increased awareness of and interest in tracking the vitamin content of the meals they prepare. Residents opt for healthy snacks such as fruit more often than not. Finally, the home's leaders have shown new interest in assessing the sustainability of their property- for example considering goats rather than cows as a non-traditional source of milk.
Marketplace
In Guatemala many programs do not assess Agriculture and Nutrition as mutually complementary areas of intervention, especially as they relate to gender. For example, many agricultural extension programs that do focus on environmental sustainability do not target women specifically. Many nutrition programs look only to meal planning and not the food security of home production for family consumption. Our approach is holistic, seeing women as the bridge between what is grown, what is eaten and how, and who in the family has access to it.
Sustainability Plan
This program is still in a growth phase where we need additional resources in particular to assist with organizational and behavioral change at the home. Once we are able to hire an additional employee, full-time for two years, to assist with ensuring that what is learned in the program is retained and fully adopted- from field to fork- then the home's leaders can teach the program and model concepts themselves with minimal outside costs.
Founding Story
A few years ago we tried to figure out how to make the home more self-sufficient and at the same time use the land they had access to. In many things we had done at the home we had encountered roadblocks. So we thought "let's lease the land to a farmer- money in the hands of the home, and quick." But a local agronomist and community leader who we knew painted us a different picture- no expensive irrigation and no fancy seeds. Let's grow good food here, he said. But everyone says the soil is shallow and poor, that agriculture is a waste, we told him. He insisted- let me try! Six months later the soil was healthier and the land was covered in a sea of protein and vitamins that the girls could call their own. We have not looked back.
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Nutrient-rich farming, Full nourishment foods, Human wellness and vitality.
If you had greater capacity, which additional sectors would you like your solution to target - either through expansion, partnership, or thought exchange?
Nutrient-rich farming, Full nourishment foods, Human wellness and vitality.
How specifically would this added capacity help you improve the quality, efficiency, or sustainability of your existing product or service?
With additional funds we would be able to dedicate a full-time person specifically to assessing and supporting adoption of new behaviors and skillsets. While we have an on-site agronomist teacher, we need to focus on behavior and organization in order to be sustainable. Once the caretakers are confident in growing and preparing well-rounded meals independently, the program will not need nearly the level of intervention and support as it requires now. In other words, each one will teach one. In other words, we need one of the oldest technologies- good, one-on-one, education.
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Other barriers you have identified
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Food gardens are fundamental to ensure food security. FTFA introduced Permaculture to South Africa in 1991 & these principles are applied to all FTFA food gardening projects.Today hundreds of communities & schools apply to FTFA for assistance to develop permaculture food gardens & many are helped.
Created on 05/14/2013 by FTFA
Food gardens are fundamental to ensure food security. FTFA introduced Permaculture to South Africa in 1991 & these principles are applied to all FTFA food gardening projects.Today hundreds of communities & schools apply to FTFA for assistance to develop permaculture food gardens & many are helped.
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International and local awards for FTFA, founder and staff: United Nations Global 500 Laureate, the President Nelson Mandela Forestry Award, The Department of Environment Conserva Award, The Mail & Guardian Green Trust and Investing in the Future Awards, The Impumelelo Award, PMR Awards, the Eskom Chairman’s Award, the Mail & Guardian Chairman’s Award and the Institute for Housing SA Community Upgrader Award, the International Chevron Conservation Award, the United Nations Environmental Programme Sasakawa Climate Change Award, Arbor Day Foundation Award in the USA, the SAB Environmentalist Award, the best use of social media and website Sangonet award, UN supported SEED Award and Moola for Amanzi.
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Food & Trees for Africa - Food Gardens for Africa Programme
Stage
Established (the solution has passed the previous stages, and has demonstrated success)
This Entry is about (Issues)
Elevator Pitch
Food gardens are fundamental to ensure food security. FTFA introduced Permaculture to South Africa in 1991 & these principles are applied to all FTFA food gardening projects.Today hundreds of communities & schools apply to FTFA for assistance to develop permaculture food gardens & many are helped.
Problem
Food security is reaching crisis proportions. 1 billion on the planet go to bed hungry every night. This is increasing with the devastating effects climate change affecting large & small scale agricultural yields & rising food costs. 1 in 15 children die before their 5th birthday in South Africa. 15% of babies are born with a low birth weight. 2.7 million children (15%) live in households where there is child hunger. 1 in 10 children suffer from severe malnutrition.
12 million people suffer from food insecurity, and 4 million of those are on the brink of starvation. AIDS & child headed households are another challenge. Natural resources eg water are under severe pressure.
Solution
Food Gardens for Africa provides support to start up or developing food gardens through starter packs that include training workshops, necessary tools, plant material & education material to thousands of schools & community groups that apply for help. Those that then show commitment are selected and presented to funders for further support. FTFAs decades of experience shows that ideally food gardens need support over 3 years to take them through seasons & ensure participants receive adequate training in horticulture, nutrition & basic business. Projects become self sustaining through effective food production, food cost savings, income generation & sustainable natural resource use & management. Gardeners & their dependents' health improve.
Example
FTFA started working with disadvantaged Toronto Primary School in 2004 to establish a productive garden, nursery & poultry production. FTFA then provided additional support & training on garden maintenance, water management, harvesting, AIDs & nutrition, record keeping & pest management, topics that could have presented challenges that would detract from the project’s success. Now, even in FTFA’s absence, Toronto teachers & parents utilise information, skills and resources to assist other schools & home gardens with their own project development, troubleshooting satellite projects. Toronto has raised money to develop medicinal plant gardens & for other community support & have won many awards for being an exemplary project.
Impact
This program has produced thousands of food gardens in all provinces of the country in urban, rural & peri urban areas over the years, many of which are still operating. Through this small scale, local food production, tons of natural produce have been produced & money has been saved on produce. Thousands of educators, learners & community members have been trained to grow their own food organically & use & manage natural resources sustainably, resulting in improved & increased water and fertile soil. The produce from many of these gardens is used to feed Orphaned and Vulnerable Children & those infected with HIV. The skills transfer & capacity building through Food Gardens for Africa are key to the sustainability of the projects & facilitate other employment or entrepreneurial activities. Schools no longer need government feeding schemes & most sell healthier food to these & teachers.
Marketplace
FTFA pioneered carbon offset, tree and bamboo planting & permaculture in S Africa. As climate change & food security become a greater concern more organisations are establishing similar projects. FTFAs 23 years of experience & success, great communications, education initiatives & good reporting make this an outstanding, recognised & reliable organisation. FTFAs Permaculture Starter Pack (PSP) helps to assess the viability of necessary long term investment in projects while boosting projects in their infancy. The PSPs range from level one to three, with funds and resources increasing with project success.
Sustainability Plan
Ideally a food garden project requires 3 years of support to become sustainable. During this time the project is addressed holistically, taking into account sales, marketing, production, planning & more. This helps projects to become sustainable. FTFA depends on donor funding at the outset but aims to help them to save costs, resources & generate their own income over time.
Founding Story
23 years ago, as one of Jeunesse Park's heroes, Nelson Mandela, was about to be released from 29yrs in jail she decided to return to the land of he birth, from which she had gone into self imposed exile during the dark days of apartheid. Over years of traveling on the planet she saw some of the most beautiful places in the world & also saw the terrible environmental devastation we have caused to destroy them, usually forever. She returned to S Africa to do something positive for her country, to put down roots & contribute in a unique way to the earth & to the people, especially those living in the barren, dusty & inhumane townships. Her sense of responsibility & understanding that one can make a difference led to the founding of FTFA.
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Healthy environments., Nutrient-rich farming, Human wellness and vitality.
If you had greater capacity, which additional sectors would you like your solution to target - either through expansion, partnership, or thought exchange?
Full nourishment foods.
How specifically would this added capacity help you improve the quality, efficiency, or sustainability of your existing product or service?
Adding full nourishing food programmes would help to close the circle and create a larger impact in implementing these projects. Being able to holistically integrate the full nourishment foods aspect into our food gardens project would help to create more meaning for the project, hopefully making them more sustainable.
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Empowering women to cultivate and properly prepare nutrient-dense foods is the foundation for an economically dynamic country. In Guatemala we teach integrated, sustainable farming techniques as seeds of change for a healthy future for the women's families and the communities to which they belong.
Vegetables are foods that contain nutrients needed by the body, but the supply is still contaminated by many chemicals. Farmer became a milestone in the change. YIS engaged in community development in the field of economic development, health and education.
Created on 05/14/2013 by Raj Jani
Happy Healthy Home is a holistic solution to provide vital nutrients to a family or household in a manner that controls daily health damages and prevents from falling ill. This comes in a bouquet of products & services that are based upon nature-care and are free from any artificial substances.
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Happiness Stores Private Limited
Has the organization received awards or honors? Please tell us about them
Co-founder Mr. Tulsi Bhatia has received Best MSME National Award in the year 2010.
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Start-Up (a pilot that has just started operating)
This Entry is about (Issues)
Elevator Pitch
Happy Healthy Home is a holistic solution to provide vital nutrients to a family or household in a manner that controls daily health damages and prevents from falling ill. This comes in a bouquet of products & services that are based upon nature-care and are free from any artificial substances.
Problem
Damages occur in our lives on a daily basis due to unsafe food, wrong eating habits coupled with stress, lack of exercise, radiation & polluted external environment. There is a sole reliance on cure rather than on prevention, which leads to a flourishing Pharmaceuticals industry, often mistaken as Healthcare industry. Mushrooming of spurious healthcare products & overuse of chemicals further aggravate the plethora of problems faced by mankind!
Solution
Our products offer resistance to environmental factors and maintain natural health coupled with a definite boost to body's immunizing capabilities to fight diseases. We offer affordable healthcare solutions for all population segments as they are made from nature's bounty in terms of herbs, medicinal plants and concoctions. Small ailments like joint & muscular pains, liver and kidney damages, digestion/metabolism disorders etc. get corrected with the use of our products & by undergoing alternative therapy treatment. With our mission as 'Health for All', we provide complete healthcare solution coupled with product promotion, health awareness/education, training and support services based upon 'Everything Natural' theme.
Example
While on one hand our products for consumption like aloe-vera juice and seven-herb juice provide vitality and all round nutrition to human body, the external applications of products like aloe-gel and soap for instance are carving niche in the marketplace, as can be verified by numerous testimonials available with us. On the other hand our alternative therapy services like electric accupressure bed & techniques are proving path-breaking in terms of their impact on individual's health and fitness.
Impact
Our work has started generating tremendous response as more & more users of our products and services have reported significant improvement on their wellness & fitness. However our goal is to achieve a significant impact on the health of the poor and vulnerables, a large number of who fall back into Poverty trap because of their ill-affordability of medical care especially on account of expenses on critical healthcare in their households. We plan to reduce monthly medical expenses in a typical Indian household by 50% and food savings on account of less expenditure on food purchases by another 15% of their monthly expenditure as we guarantee a significant reduction in both food and medicine expenditure against the use of our products and services, We will reach out to about 150000 households through 60 outlets in next 2 years, which means a saving of Rs. 2.3 million (@1500 per HH) alone.
Marketplace
The Indian healthcare industry valued at US$ 65 billion worth of healthcare spend (2012) is estimated to reach US$ 100 billion by 2015, growing 20 per cent year-on-year, as per rating agency Fitch. India currently faces a chronic shortage of healthcare infrastructure especially in rural/peri-urban areas and as per PWC, India needs 1.75 million new beds by the year 2025. The annual pharma market in India is valued at USD 20 billion and is growing at over 15.3% per annum. Even if we assume 1% of these two supplied by unconventional options, our target market is over 1000 crore rupees annually.
Sustainability Plan
Wellness or to remain healthy is the single most important need of the mankind. Added to it is the factor of affordability which makes or breaks the appeal of certain products. With the virtue of operating in affordable healthcare and wellness segment, our sustainability is automatically ensured. Further since one third of our products are made in-house and there is an equal emphasis on nature therapy, we are in strong position to sustain self.
Founding Story
Being ambitious is directly proportional to being healthy as both of us co-founders have felt it strongly as we embarked on our journey to do something together. As we wanted to do number of things together, often our health used to take a toll and therefore we decided to first tackle itself before moving further with our plans, without realising that 'Healthcare and Wellness' itself was an overpowering idea that needed a push. Hence the concept came into being.
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Full nourishment foods, Human wellness and vitality.
If you had greater capacity, which additional sectors would you like your solution to target - either through expansion, partnership, or thought exchange?
Healthy environments, Nutrient-rich farming.
How specifically would this added capacity help you improve the quality, efficiency, or sustainability of your existing product or service?
Since we have to create mass awareness around wellness and disease-free life, we would like to take-up yoga camps, sensitization-health camps etc. eventually, which would work go a long way to build our brand. Also 'health foods' will be a separate vertical in our store hence investing in nutrient rich farming is an obvious vertical backward integration to ensure availability of healthy inputs e.g. organic and safe foods.
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Considering the flow of nutrients from ecosystems to soil to farms to food to communities, what are the barriers to achieving vitality for people and the planet?
Other barriers you have identified
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Reality Gives and FMCH (Foundation for Mother and Child Health) believes that early health care and balanced nutrition are critical for a child to reach his /her full potential and dreams of a world where the potential of each child is not limited by poor early health or malnutrition.
Let's make use of our waste! Human waste can create natural and easily accessible fertilizer for food production. By developping human manure composting systems we can close the loop of nutrients in the food system to produce cheap food locally and improve sanitation systems for a sustainable future
Created on 05/13/2013 by abilfield
The Cookbook Project is an international non-profit organization dedicated to reversing the global rise in chronic disease by using food culture and cooking to teach youth about the impact their food choices have on health, community, and the environment.
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United States, MA, Sudbury
Has the organization received awards or honors? Please tell us about them
2012 Health Leadership Award from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition
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Growth (the pilot has already launched and is starting to expand)
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Elevator Pitch
The Cookbook Project is an international non-profit organization dedicated to reversing the global rise in chronic disease by using food culture and cooking to teach youth about the impact their food choices have on health, community, and the environment.
Problem
Currently, 60% of mortalities worldwide are due to chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. The World Health Organization has categorized this trend as a 'global epidemic of chronic disease'. Young people worldwide are especially at risk for these chronic lifestyle-related diseases as they are inheriting the negative lifestyle habits of their parents.
Solution
In order to reduce this global epidemic of chronic lifestyle-related diseases The Cookbook Project has developed an effective experiential education curriculum that uses food culture and cooking to teach young people about the connection between nutrition, health, and sustainability. In order to reach the most at-risk youth in both the developed and developing world, The Cookbook Project has created the Local Leaders Training Program which trains community leaders through online and on-site programs to implement The Cookbook Project's unique curriculum.
Example
The Cookbook Project curriculum teaches young people about the connection between their food choices, and the health of themselves, their communities, and the environment. This unique education model not only teaches young participants to make healthy food choices, read labels, and write recipes, but to also plan menus, budget meals, and prepare delicious, healthy, locally sourced and culturally relevant dishes. By empowering young people to make healthy choices at an early age and becoming ambassadors for health in the kitchen, The Cookbook Project's curriculum makes a difference at the local level that will impact the trend of chronic disease at the global level.
Impact
To date, The Cookbook Project has trained over 300 Local Leaders to work in their communities through online and on-site training programs, reaching an estimated 4,000 at-risk youth. We have partnered with 22 organizations worldwide, in 18 different countries. These Local Leaders are currently working with The Cookbook Project to collect behavior change data for a Curriculum Impact Study, which will span over a two year period. Moving forward, The Cookbook Project plans to train 150 Local Leaders each year through online and on-site programs.
Qualitative reviews of the training program have been overwhelmingly positive:
Tschepo Ramutumbu, from a training in Soweto, South Africa, noted that “This program has taught us a lot about the health challenges facing our own community, and how we can start to change our habits and to use our own food cultures to become healthier."
Marketplace
There are many organizations today that are trying to educate young people about making healthy lifestyle decisions. Cooking Matters, H.E.N.R.Y. and USAID Healthy Strides are just a few of the key players. However, none of these organizations use an experiential education model that puts the youth participant at the center of the learning experience in the same way that The Cookbook Project's curriculum does, nor do they use food culture as the starting point for learning. The Cookbook Project also works at the grassroots level internationally to train Local Leaders in their own communities.
Sustainability Plan
The Cookbook Project plans to become financially sustainable through consistent private fundraising, grant writing, and program related fees. More specifically, the organization is working towards sustaining its foundational Local Leaders Training Program through program-related fees for non-scholarship participants. Over the next two years, the goal is raise funds through the program fees to cover the costs of running this central program.
Founding Story
Alissa and Adam are the co-founders of The Cookbook Project. As a public schoolteacher in the USA, Adam saw the negative impact that cheap processed foods were having on his students in the Boston Public Schools. Meanwhile, Alissa was working in environmental policy and saw that the solution to both environmental and health issues globally was the same -- better decision making on behalf of consumers to support sustainable and health-enhancing foods. Together, they observed the negative consumption trends happening globally. As a solution, they have developed an experiential curriculum for The Cookbook Project, to effectively engage youth by teaching them how to and makesustainable food choices, through the vehicle of food culture.
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Healthy environments., Nutrient-rich farming, Full nourishment foods, Human wellness and vitality.
If you had greater capacity, which additional sectors would you like your solution to target - either through expansion, partnership, or thought exchange?
Healthy environments, Nutrient-rich farming, Full nourishment foods, Human wellness and vitality.
How specifically would this added capacity help you improve the quality, efficiency, or sustainability of your existing product or service?
Although we currently ensure the availability of nutrients in all of these areas through our curriculum, which spans topics that touch on each of these areas, additional capacity would help us to provide more resources to the leaders that we train who are working in the field to implement The Cookbook Project Programs. With added capacity, we can offer more extensive scholarships and grants to these Local Leaders, who are serving their communities through The Cookbook Project's Curriculum in the areas of environment, farming, nourishing foods, and human wellness.
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Other barriers you have identified
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Created on 05/13/2013 by rdoiron
Do you dig good food? We do too, literally. We're Kitchen Gardeners International (KGI), a nonprofit of 30,000 people growing our own healthy food and helping others to do the same. We're best known for having led the successful campaign for a kitchen garden at the White House. We're ready to grow!
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Kitchen Gardeners International
组织所在的国家/地区
United States, ME, Scarborough, Cumberland County
该组织在哪些国家/地区创造了社会影响力
United States, ME, Scarborough, Cumberland County
Has the organization received awards or honors? Please tell us about them
-On Day One contest grand prize winner (United Nations Foundation)
-Edible Nation grand prize winner (eHow.com and Rachael Ray)
-Heart of Green award winner (Hearst Corporation)
-Do Good Outdoors contest winner (Good Magazine)
-Climate Matters Video Contest - 3rd prize (Vimeo)
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Kitchen Gardeners International
Stage
Growth (the pilot has already launched and is starting to expand)
This Entry is about (Issues)
Elevator Pitch
Do you dig good food? We do too, literally. We're Kitchen Gardeners International (KGI), a nonprofit of 30,000 people growing our own healthy food and helping others to do the same. We're best known for having led the successful campaign for a kitchen garden at the White House. We're ready to grow!
Problem
How can we manage to feed 10 billion people both nutritiously and sustainably in 2100 when we're not managing to do either in 2013 with a population of 7.1 billion? (Hint: the answer is in our own backyard.)
Solution
KGI thinks that the best way to accomplish something big is to inspire and empower a lot of people to do something small. We seek to improve food security and maximize human and environmental health through the promotion of food gardens, the smallest and most accessible form of agriculture. Our approach is to harness the resources-human, technical, financial-of people who grow their own nutritious, delicious, and sustainable food to help others do the same. We do this through three programs: 1) educational programming to teach more people how to grow their own food 2) awareness-raising campaigns that make the case for more food gardens to policy-makers and thought-leaders and 3) mini-grants to small,like-minded groups in the US and abroad.
Example
KGI has excelled at applying modest financial resources to targeted societal pressure points to achieve big results. To date, we've achieved our biggest victories by mobilizing people online to create momentum towards a goal, using that momentum to attract media attention (we've been covered 10 times in the New York Times in the past 5 years), and then using the media attention to mobilize even more people. This is the approach we used with our White House Kitchen Garden campaign which ended up winning the United Nations Foundation's On Day One competition and coverage in Washington Post, BBC and Wall Street Journal. That high-profile garden is now thriving and serving as the best advertisement for food gardens that money can buy.
Impact
While our past results are impressive for such a small organization (reaching, teaching and inspiring millions of people with an annual budget of under $100,000), we're most excited about our future impacts, especially in connection with our new mini-grants program called Sow It Forward. Launched last year, Sow It Forward leverages the volunteer resources of our community along with the financial and material resources of gardening companies and funders to plant and sustain food gardens that serve vulnerable and underserved populations. In our first year, we offered 80 grants (73 in the US, 7 abroad) that reached 24,000 people and helped them to grow 80,000 pounds of healthy food. Yet, we're just scratching the surface of this program's potential: our online application received over 920 applications in just 5 weeks. Our goal in 2014 is to double our grants and impacts.
Marketplace
There are many gardening & small-scale agriculture initiatives underway globally. One thing that sets us apart from many traditional garden organizations (eg the National Gardening Association) is our focus on food gardens. We share some of the same goals of groups working in the re-localization/resilience space (like the Transition Network) but there too, our focus on food gardens sets us apart. We're similar to an Ashoka-sponsored group in Ireland called GIY, but rather than create local chapters like they're doing, we're partnering with existing local groups like schools, churches, etc.
Sustainability Plan
We're finding that there are many people, foundations & companies willing to donate their time, seeds, cash, supplies and know-how for redistribution to garden projects in need. Our sustainability plan is create value by serving as a clearinghouse for these donations and to fund the mini-grants part of our work (our main activity moving forward) via foundations and companies that share our garden goals. It's working, but we'd like to do more.
Founding Story
My epiphany came when I returned to my childhood neighborhood in the suburbs of Portland, ME (where I now reside again) after living and traveling abroad for 10 years. I came home to see that the gardens of my youth had disappeared or been downsized and that the neighborhood farm where I had picked peas and beans as a 12 year old had been plowed under and sown with a different type of crop: a subdivision of 100 houses growing immaculate, chemically-enhanced lawns and absolutely nothing to eat, unless you happen to be a sheep. Prior to my return to Maine, I had been working in Brussels as head of Friends of the Earth Europe, an environmental NGO. I realized that one good way to make the world a better, healthier place was to plant a seed.
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Healthy environments., Nutrient-rich farming, Full nourishment foods, Human wellness and vitality.
If you had greater capacity, which additional sectors would you like your solution to target - either through expansion, partnership, or thought exchange?
Healthy environments, Nutrient-rich farming, Full nourishment foods, Human wellness and vitality.
How specifically would this added capacity help you improve the quality, efficiency, or sustainability of your existing product or service?
Support via Nutrients for All would help us do three things:
1. Increase the number of local partner groups we could support and engage via our Sow It Forward program, especially those in the Global South. This past year, we supported 80 groups total, 7 of which abroad. Our goal this year is to double that.
2. Improve KGI.org as an online community for our partner groups by migrating our Drupal 7 site to Drupal Commons 3.0.
3. Create more global solidarity and networking via improved coordination of World Kitchen Garden Day.
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Created on 05/13/2013 by johnmkamba
expertise in nutrition education & behavioral change which will make a key contribution to a nutrition-sensitive food & agriculture systems approach through: nutrition awareness which helps farmers decide crops to produce and supplying subsidized hybrid maize seed & fertilizer & revolving fund.
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the organization has received grant from UHAI to undertake world AIDS day in 2012.
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Sustainable nutrition security for marginalized community
Stage
Idea (poised to launch)
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Elevator Pitch
expertise in nutrition education & behavioral change which will make a key contribution to a nutrition-sensitive food & agriculture systems approach through: nutrition awareness which helps farmers decide crops to produce and supplying subsidized hybrid maize seed & fertilizer & revolving fund.
Problem
Good health depends on good nutrition. Good nutrition, in turn, depends on agriculture to provide the foods for a balanced diet that meets our needs. Since nutrition is the bridge between agriculture and health.
Although agriculture currently produces enough food for all, several people are unable to meet their minimum food energy requirements, and suffer from “hidden hunger” caused by micronutrient deficiency.The main victims are the poor.
Solution
Teach a man and you have taught a man; teach a woman and you teach a family. Women are known as good communicators of household knowledge, including that related to nutrition, foods, food preparation, child care and feeding practices. For that reason, interventions need to include a strong programme of nutrition education and behavior change, targeted principally towards women, in order to ensure that an increase in food supply and income translates into better diets and improved household nutrition.Also providing community-managed revolving fund to provide 4000 goats, rabbits and chickens to rural households, along with training in animal care, intensive nutrition education, iron supplementation and disease control.
Example
Nutrition education will persuade women to increase the quantity of vegetables in family meals and will be instrumental in orienting small animal production towards household consumption, rather than for sale. Nutrition education shall also helps communities gain a sense of empowerment through a better understanding of what makes their children and family healthy. The revolving fund of 4000 goats, chicken and rabbit to provide economic balance to the community.
Impact
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Marketplace
the problem is addressed through nutrition counselors and loans for beginning community projects are given by the government but most people cannot access them due to marginalization. the people also do not have knowledge of conducting these projects. also poverty is a means in which people cannot access nutrition counselling thus this project will bring service near to the community and engage them fully through follow ups to enable success.
Sustainability Plan
The project shall be self sustainable since we shall form a revolving fund for all the farmers per house hold in which they shall have monthly contributions as per the sale of their products. And the repayment of the animals shall also give an opportunity for more community members to get the animal loan for keeping and eating for nutritional purposes.
Founding Story
this project is well organised and since its an idea which can really work. in the case of HIV/AIDS infected persons, the knowledge of nutrition which they get from the counselors, help them maneuver through and live a healthy life. am seeing this project to help the my community get knowledge and view the importance of good nutrition. the loan for the animals and chicken will create a sense of poverty eradication so that they can get meals on their table since a good nutrition cant be successful without food.
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Nutrient-rich farming, Full nourishment foods.
If you had greater capacity, which additional sectors would you like your solution to target - either through expansion, partnership, or thought exchange?
Healthy environments, Human wellness and vitality.
How specifically would this added capacity help you improve the quality, efficiency, or sustainability of your existing product or service?
Sustainable improvements in the nutritional status of women and their children will only be possible when their diets provide all the macro- and micro nutrients they need. Narrowing the nutrition gap requires “nutrition-sensitive” food and agriculture systems that explicitly incorporate nutrition objectives. A healthy environment is disease free and human beings who are well can work to produce more for their family. The animals shall be a means of poverty eradication for them to have meals on the table.
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Considering the flow of nutrients from ecosystems to soil to farms to food to communities, what are the barriers to achieving vitality for people and the planet?
Other barriers you have identified
In your view, what developments need to happen in order to help overcome those barriers and produce a more nutrient rich and vital public and planet?
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What do you consider the most promising trends or evidence that indicates that the developments you described are emerging? Please elaborate.
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expertise in nutrition education & behavioral change which will make a key contribution to a nutrition-sensitive food & agriculture systems approach through: nutrition awareness which helps farmers decide crops to produce and supplying subsidized hybrid maize seed & fertilizer & revolving fund.
Created on 05/13/2013 by Barada Mallick
Women managed sustainable agriculture, encompassing ecological, economic and social aspects, as follows:
Adopt non-pesticide, soil health and plant nutrient management practices
Deliver safe food at reasonable rates, via organized urban retailing
Raise ownership of the women in agriculture
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Winner of “Businessworld FICCI CSR Award 2011-12”, in Large Enterprises Category
Winner of E-India 2010 Citizen's Choice Award
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Women Managed Sustainable Farming and Urban Retailing
Stage
Idea (poised to launch)
This Entry is about (Issues)
Elevator Pitch
Women managed sustainable agriculture, encompassing ecological, economic and social aspects, as follows:
Adopt non-pesticide, soil health and plant nutrient management practices
Deliver safe food at reasonable rates, via organized urban retailing
Raise ownership of the women in agriculture
Problem
•Reduce use of harmful synthetic agrochemicals, depleting population of friendly species, polluting air and water, and creating health problem for users
•Reduce soil fertility depletion due to unwise fertilizers use and improper soil management
•Improve availability and accessibility of safe food, for urban consumers
•Improve condition of women farmers by increasing their access to resources, decision making power and earning
Solution
Organize 300 women farmers from 10 villages in Pavijetpur tribal block of Vadodara district of Gujarat, India under a producer group. The group will be guided for cultivating food crops in sustainable manner as follows;
•Use of naturally occurring insecticides (e.g. neem tree products), and cultural, mechanical and biological pest and disease control methods
•Balanced use of fertilizers and adopt soil health management practices (e.g. crop rotation)
The food crops, will be marketed in the nearby city of Vadodara. An urban health conceous consumer association will be formed, and the association members will get regular home delivery of the agro produce, following fixed route plan.
Example
Sustainable agriculture will reduce agricultural input cost (e.g. fertilizers) and improve per acre crop production. It will also improve the farm ecosystem.
Improvement in farming knowledge, via training and guidance, is a predominant requisite for empowerment of the women farmers. The skilled women farmers will able to participate in farming decision with their husband, find smart ways to access productive resources and efficiently use their labour endowment for economic gain.
Better availability (enough in supply and easiness in physical reach) and accessibility (reasonable price) of safe food will be a gift for city based middle and lower class consumers.
Impact
The project is in the 'ideation' stage. Expected Impact Indicators are as follows;
•Reduction in use of hazardous synthetic agrochemicals by 90%
•Fall in cultivation cost by 25%
•Rise in per acre crop production by 25%
•Rise in number of farm lands having balanced soil nutrient by 60%
•Rise in decision making power of the women in agriculture (e.g. crop planning) and access of the women farmers to productive resources (e.g. credit) by 60%
•Rise in availability as well as accessibility of safe food to served urban households by 60%
Marketplace
Abhinav Farmer Club at Pune district of Maharashtra, India is into organized production and urban retailing of certified organic agro produce, since more than ten years. The whole activity is managed by village level farmer groups.
Kaushalya Foundation, a Bihar, India based NGO is producing vegetables through farmer groups and marketing it through street vendor network using modernized pushcart.
Unlike the proposed plan by Deepak Foundation, in both the above cases, there are no dedicated women farmer producer groups and city based consumer association for the activity.
Sustainability Plan
Cost
Yearly operating cost: INR 13.4 lakh
Year-1 fixed cost: INR 13.8 lakh
Funding Source
Operating cost for first year and year-1 fixed cost, to be supported through a grant or loan.
Expected yearly incremental gain from organized marketing (while ensuring consumers’ interest) is INR 26 lakh. Part of the profit to be used to pay the loan towards year-1 fixed cost and to compensate the operating cost from year-2 onwards
Founding Story
Demand of organic food is growing among urban consumers in India. But, there is not enough supply of it.The reason being, initial reduces production by going for organic cultivation , tedious task involved in organic cultivation and long time ( about 3 years) involved in organic certification. Due to scanty supply, cost of organic food is beyond reach of the common public. Considering this, the plan is to initiate non-pesticide management practices in crop production, to start with. It will fully adopt organic production practices in steps, by end of third year. The idea is to avoid instant production loss, farmers and land to be acclimatized in steps for organic farming, and customers to get enough supply of safe food at reasonable rates.
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Healthy environments., Nutrient-rich farming, Full nourishment foods, Human wellness and vitality.
If you had greater capacity, which additional sectors would you like your solution to target - either through expansion, partnership, or thought exchange?
Healthy environments, Nutrient-rich farming, Full nourishment foods, Human wellness and vitality.
How specifically would this added capacity help you improve the quality, efficiency, or sustainability of your existing product or service?
The budgeted year-1 fixed cost (INR 13.8 lakh), is for creating basic infrastructure at the collection center (for sorting and packing of the agro produce) and buying lorry (of capacity 4-6 tone) for transportation. With added finance, cold chain (cold storage and refrigerated van) could be developed. This will reduce storage and transportation loss of the food items by 15-20%.
The plan is also to create a seed fund to be used for financing crop loan to the farmers for productive asset creation (e.g. pump set for irrigation) and other instant farming needs
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Created on 05/12/2013 by stockbox
Stockbox places micro grocery stores throughout urban areas, to provide a local resource for fresh produce, meals, and essential staples in communities that don’t have access to good food. We are improving this access every day at our first Seattle store, and are now working to scale.
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Stockbox Neighborhood Grocery
组织所在的国家/地区
United States, WA, Seattle, King County
该组织在哪些国家/地区创造了社会影响力
United States, WA, Seattle, King County
Has the organization received awards or honors? Please tell us about them
2011: University of Washington Business Plan Competition - 2nd Place Overall and Best Idea for Retail
2011: Bainbridge Graduate Institute Business Plan Competition - 1st Place Overall
2011: Healthy Foods Here grant recipient
2011: Herbert B Jones Foundation Milestone Awards
2012: Seattle Weekly Voracious Award
2012: invited to the White House twice
2012: selected as Echoing Green fellows
2012: SIFP Fast Pitch, semi-finalists
2012: Seattle Angels Conference, finalists
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Stockbox Neighborhood Grocery
Stage
Growth (the pilot has already launched and is starting to expand)
This Entry is about (Issues)
Elevator Pitch
Stockbox places micro grocery stores throughout urban areas, to provide a local resource for fresh produce, meals, and essential staples in communities that don’t have access to good food. We are improving this access every day at our first Seattle store, and are now working to scale.
Problem
Not long ago, most communities had their own corner store, regardless of their size, location, or economic standing. But over the past few decades, these stores have all but disappeared from communities, while larger grocery stores have moved outside the core because of their size. This now means that almost 25 million people across the U.S. don’t have access to a grocery store and that gap is actually growing.
Solution
Stockbox is the new neighborhood grocery. Instead of one large store, we place a chain of micro-grocery stores across cities. Inventory is focused on the fresh foods we buy most often, like milk, dairy, meat, produce, grains, and prepared meals. Stores are bright, inviting and fun, which is a direct contrast to nearby convenience stores. And, about 20% of our inventory shifts from store to store, to reflect community diversity.
Example
Before Stockbox, Sage used to drive out of his way and out of the community, because he hated taking his kids into a convenience store to shop. Paulina did the same, because she wanted access to produce, fresh foods, and heritage foods. And Sue simply relied on junk food, because real food was just too far away.
Across the board, our customers are excited to shop at Stockbox, rather than leave the community to shop at a larger store, even if that store has better selection, because they can find the food they want, at a price they can afford, and with an experience they can feel proud of…where they live.
Impact
Stockbox launched in 2011 with a prototype and followed up with our first store in 2012, which serves a neighborhood of almost 4000 residents who are cut-off from essential resources. We are now working to open our second store in the First Hill neighborhood, which will serve one of the most dense and diverse neighborhoods in Seattle, with 8500 residents and 10,000 workers within a quarter mile radius. By year 5, we will have opened a small chain of grocery stores throughout the region that serve upwards of 35,000 households, enabling us to expand into additional regions with even greater need. Stockbox also measures our impact via number of organic/local products sold; community members hired; non-profits supported; and avoided miles traveled. The value of our projected triple bottom line impact at year five approaches $20 million.
Marketplace
Some of the chains are making changes to pick up part of the market: Walgreens now offers produce and prepared meals at some locations; Amazon Fresh delivers to your doorstep for a fee; and even Target and Wal-mart are exploring “smaller” urban models…although at 30 to 50,000 square feet, they’re still missing the mark. However, the reality is that grocery stores are too big to focus on small urban areas; corner stores are often managed by single families and focused on serving a niche market; and convenience stores focus on non-grocery items like cigarettes, alcohol, and junk food.
Sustainability Plan
Since launching, we've raised $850k and we’re now raising another $600k To hit this goal, we’re working with our bank on a second loan; pitching donors on grants and charitable contributions, through our fiscal sponsor; and we’re working with investors on equity and financing options. We see the potential to launch 30 stores in the region but only need 4 stores to become financially sustainable and prepare to expand into another market
Founding Story
Stockbox started as a graduate school project for a group of students who were passionate about food and community development. We looked at what others were doing in the space of food access and decided to expand on the work of mobile markets, many of which were initially successful but then struggled to maintain customer commitment. We discovered this was because customers were looking for a permanent option (it could be difficult to align your shopping needs with the schedule of the truck) and a larger selection of food (most mobile markets were focused exclusively on produce).
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Full nourishment foods, Human wellness and vitality.
If you had greater capacity, which additional sectors would you like your solution to target - either through expansion, partnership, or thought exchange?
Healthy environments, Nutrient-rich farming.
How specifically would this added capacity help you improve the quality, efficiency, or sustainability of your existing product or service?
Stockbox does offer locally-sourced and organic products. However, it's difficult to offer these products at an affordable price. There is still room to improve this access and enable customers from all economic levels to enjoy the highest quality fresh foods. In addition, many of the communities in which we work also face pressing environmental concerns because of their proximity to manufacturing and industrial bases. It's important to us to support this amelioration of these concerns in order to contribute more fully to the community's vision for itself.
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Created on 05/12/2013 by dimyati786
The existing groups of backyard food gardens provided portion of household needs of nutrients, mostly fruits and vegetables. They will be enhanced and organized to create closer-to-balance nutrient supply at the community level. Community kitchen will provide freshly-cooked food with local material
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Yayasan Bina Insan Hayati
Has the organization received awards or honors? Please tell us about them
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Shared backyard food gardens with community kitchen
Stage
Start-Up (a pilot that has just started operating)
This Entry is about (Issues)
Elevator Pitch
The existing groups of backyard food gardens provided portion of household needs of nutrients, mostly fruits and vegetables. They will be enhanced and organized to create closer-to-balance nutrient supply at the community level. Community kitchen will provide freshly-cooked food with local material
Problem
Low income families have limited resources to get nutrient-balance freshly-cooked food. The existing individually-managed backyard food gardens lack of protein supply and have unbalance supply of other nutrients. Join management at the community level and adding backyard livestock into the activities will rectify this. Household cooking is costly and burdensome encouraging people to consume instant food and sell their own fruits and vegetables
Solution
Community learning process on the importance of balance nutrients through freshly prepared or freshly cooked food should be facilitated. Institutional designing and building is necessary as the main prerequisites for community-level management of the backyard gardens and the kitchen. Technologies for backyard farming of crops and livestock should be demonstrated and practiced. Main infrastructure and equipment for the new activities, e.g. livestock farming and community kitchen, should be provided. Recruitment of necessary practicioners from inside or outside the community should be formulated in a participatory fashion. Additional funding should be self-sustained from income-generating activities, e.g. selling excess products/material.
Example
The current government-led project on backyard food gardens provide the household with the food material especially fruits and vegetables. The families become more self-sustaining for fruit and vegetable needs. Some excess supply may be sold or bartered. The practice might have helped the familis save their income and get better health and wellness. In some communities the gardens are managed individually, while in others they are managed in groups. The experiences in group-level management may be beneficial for further improvement to create expertise for community-level management. In all cases, cooking is done at household level. Instant food materials such as noodles, porridge, nuggets, and cereals are available and tempting
Impact
Cooking local material in the community kitchen will become a routine excitement. Community farmers and cooks will be recruited as volunteers or professionals. Community level management of the gardens and kitchen will be a challenging endeavour, creating new expertise useful for overall community affairs. The successful managers could be promoted into administrative or political positions at the village or higher levels. Change-making leaders will be recruited and trained systemically. Further social and cultural innovation will be created without imaginable limitation. The low income and marginal communities will have good vehicles for sustainable learning process, making them more creative and self sustaining. Politically this process will enhance the building of political independence and money-politics resistance. Horizontal cohesion under cultural diversity will be enhanced.
Marketplace
Ministry of Agriculture has facilitated the use of backyards as food gardens through the concept of Rumah Pangan Lestari (RPL) or Sustainable Food House (SFH). RPL is a residencial house utilizing the backyard optimally using local resources to provide sustainable supply of various good quality food material. In some areas RPLs have developed at community or village level to create Kawasan RPL (KRPL) or SFH Areas (SFHA). The main goal of the project is to create consumable supply of food material and marketable supply. It does not promote fresh cooking to avoid instant food material.
Sustainability Plan
he activities should be fiancially self-sustaining for the long term. If the coordinated gardens and community kitchens have reached a sizeable coverage, the economy of scale will work. The successful communities will become good models frequntly visited by government official and other community leaders. The experiences, products and expertise can be shared in a professional manner which may generate income for the people and communities.
Founding Story
Founder has meditated about the needs for locally run empowering institutions without political string. This thought has been induced from observation that most development agents are not politically independent and are not free from money politics. RPL and KRPL are good efforts but still need some improvement in terms of institutional setup and sustainability design. Exposure to the philosophy and methodology of Ashoka Changemakers as well as potential networks offered by the scheme prompted the founding of the project.
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Nutrient-rich farming, Full nourishment foods.
If you had greater capacity, which additional sectors would you like your solution to target - either through expansion, partnership, or thought exchange?
Healthy environments, Human wellness and vitality.
How specifically would this added capacity help you improve the quality, efficiency, or sustainability of your existing product or service?
The added capacity will improve the intensity and quality of interaction between our activists and the targeted people throuh more frequent visit, longer discussion and closer direct interaction. It will also improve the intensity and quality of learning process among the involved parties through additional scope and further indepth of activities. Furthermore, it will open new opportunities replicate the approach in other types of empowerment activities.
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Every child should have access to fresh, nutritious, and delicious food at school to support healthy eating habits AND healthy food systems. The Food Family Farming Foundation provides the tools and resources to help schools nourish children's bodies, minds and futures.
Do you dig good food? We do too, literally. We're Kitchen Gardeners International (KGI), a nonprofit of 30,000 people growing our own healthy food and helping others to do the same. We're best known for having led the successful campaign for a kitchen garden at the White House. We're ready to grow!
It helps in agriculture,training & guiding farming community through print & electronic media.
Stockbox places micro grocery stores throughout urban areas, to provide a local resource for fresh produce, meals, and essential staples in communities that don’t have access to good food. We are improving this access every day at our first Seattle store, and are now working to scale.
HANDS is one of the Not for Profit organizations working in social sector to meet the challenges of 21st century. HANDS's Vision is Healthy Education Prosperous Pakistan.Its Mission is To provide basic health services, primary education, income generation opportunities and development of institutions to empower the underprivileged communities.
The mandate of GCO is to work for the introduction and the promotion of sustainable and organic farming techniques and the socio-economic uplift of small and land less farmers in Pakistan.The members of GCO are basically agriculturists(farmers, agricultural researchers and scientists) & other professionals related to various fields of agriculture & directly or indirectly mainly involved in agriculture sector & possess vast experience in the field.Agriculture being their interest, they are well versed in latest research and techniques.
The mission of the Arian Welfare Foundation is to work with rural and urban Arian communities to strengthen their capacity to overcome barriers to progress.Arian is one of the most progressive and hard working castes. In rural areas Arians are mostly farmers and in cities businessmen. They have contributed a lot in the progress of Pakistan in all fields of life. Arian community has very strong sense of brotherhood, unity and progress. They always tend to help each other in different matters of life.
Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education fully implements the national educational strategies, policies, legislations and regulations.Jiangsu initiates, proposes and implements provincial educational legislations & policies.It conducts research into educational development strategies.It plans, coordinates and supervises the reform of the educational administration system and the provincial school system.It researches & formulates development targets and an annual plan for provincial education and supervises and coordinates its implementation.
Southern Cross Agricultural Developments is developing large vertically integrated Agri-Energy facilities worldwide, changing the way agricultural businesses operate.Utilising modern technological developments, Southern Cross Agricultural Developments has created advanced agriculture systems that generate best business economic practices, clean environment and renewable energy products.
The Crop Science Society Of China is an organization that helps in the development & advancement of the crops & the science associated with it. This organization helps the researchers & to gather good amount of information & gain proper knowledge about the sector.The society contributes in the advancement of the sector & helps the researchers & scientists to contribute in the development of the sector.It disseminates quality knowledge & details about the sector.
They approach development involved agriculture, production, trade and science together. Based on the combination with company, breeding base and farmer, they are going to develop a whole set of service of production, supplying, selling and technology.They have been awarded one of” top 10 agriculture enterprises”, one of the winners of “creating famous brand”, one of companies of “ observing contacts and keeping promise”, one of units of “ Shaoxing Spark Science &Technology Bearer” and one of units of “ Shaoxing Famous Brand Creating Unit”.
Longping High-Tech is holding the strategy requirement of Optimizing & Upgrading in agriculture industry.To obey the managing theory of "Create infinity & Benefit mankind"Long Ping mainly focusing on the new crops variety breeding or innovation,seeds multiplication,seeds sales & extension system of hybrid rice,hybrid pepper,hybrid rape,hybrid corn,hybrid cotton,musk melon & vegetables with high quality.
The Group's aim is to become a leading player in the agri-food industry by utilizing its advanced technology and specialist knowledge to develop safe, nutritious, environmentally friendly and scientifically proven feed, as well as to produce quality food products.All of CPP’s business activities are carried out with the goal of creating value at multiple levels.
China Agritech, Inc. is a rapidly growing,solidly profitable U.S. public company operating in the People’s Republic of China.As a leading developer, manufacturer & distributor of environmental friendly liquid & granular compound organic fertilizers,they are proud to serve the increasingly intensive Chinese agricultural industry.The Company’s unique,proprietary fertilizers are the result of over 17 years of research & development in cooperation with leading agricultural experts.
Bodisen Biotech, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of liquid and organic compound fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides and agricultural raw materials certified by the Petroleum Chemical Industry Administrative office of China.The Company's environmentally friendly ``green'' products have been proven to improve soil and plant quality and to increase crop yields.
Anhui Agriculture Information Net is a new type rural information service system.Relying on the four grades service organizations of province, city, county and countryside,with the information service platform as the work base,with the experts and counselors as a technological supports,with the website, radio,television,telephone and newspaper as the service media, with the large culturists, rural brokers, registered members,
Agria operates three principal business lines: China seeds, international seeds and agriservices. In China, Agria engages in research and development, production and sale of seed products, including proprietary field corn seeds, edible corn seeds, vegetable seeds, grass seeds and forage.
AgFeed Industries, Inc. is an international agri-business using the expertise to lead the modernization and integration of the Chinese hog production industry.Founded in 1995 with a focus on animal nutrition,AgFeed is made up of two distinct operating businesses,Animal Nutrition & Hog Production.Our operating strategy is based on exporting our techniques, technologies and expertise to address certain core Chinese market dynamics.We have received “Green Certification” from the Ministry of Agriculture of the People’s Republic of China.
The RUAF Foundation is an international network of seven regional resource centres & one global resource centre on Urban Agriculture & Food Security.The mission of the RUAF Foundation is “to contribute to urban poverty reduction,employment generation & food security & to stimulate participatory city governance & improved urban environmental management,by creating enabling conditions for empowerment of male and female urban & peri-urban farmers,capacity development of local authorities.
The RUAF Foundation is an international network of seven regional resource centres & one global resource centre on Urban Agriculture & Food Security.The mission of the RUAF Foundation is “to contribute to urban poverty reduction,employment generation & food security & to stimulate participatory city governance & improved urban environmental management,by creating enabling conditions for empowerment of male and female urban & peri-urban farmers,capacity development of local authorities & other stakeholders.
Agrifood People (AP) is a unique human resource center specializing in the recruitment, matching and placement of skilled people in the food and agriculture sector - particularly in China.AP is highly connected and experienced in international and China food and agriculture covering government, academia, business and industry.AP are partners to major international and China human resource networks that give access to pools of skilled people and limitless job opportunities.
Chaoda Modern Agriculture (Holdings) Limited is a leading grower of fruits & vegetables in China.They are vertically integrated & control the entire production chain-from seeds to processing & marketing.Chaoda responds rapidly to changing market conditions while carefully controlling the quality & consistency of our produce.They are committed to growing & delivering wholesome & safe products for our customers all over the world while promoting sustainable agriculture practices to protect the environment for future generations.
Achieving food security for all is at the heart of FAO's efforts - to make sure people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. FAO's mandate is to raise levels of nutrition, improve agricultural productivity, better the lives of rural populations and contribute to the growth of the world economy.
SINOSEEDS has prospered with China’s seed industry. It has established and promoted an integrated seed supply system; set up relevant national standards; initiated seed production and introduced seed processing facilities and technologies; developed the Northwest Seed Production Base, the first one of its kind in China; joined International Seed Federation (ISF) and Asia & Pacific Seed Association (APSA) in 1988 and 1994 respectively and won seats in their executive committees.
This project also has a Changeshop where you can read more about its latest progress.
Go to Changeshop: PeaceMeals.
Created on 05/2/2013 by PeaceMeals
Trauma robs the body of nutrients & vitality. PeaceMeals gathers individuals in the aftermath of trauma in the kitchen & around the table for authentic support & nutritional healing. It empowers survivors through creative, cathartic cooking lessons, community building, & nutritionally tailored meals
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The success and impact of PeaceMeals was formally recognized by the Andi Foundation when PeaceMeals Founder and Director Cath Skroch was awarded the 2012 prize for “Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things.” Cath had been nominated by Sarah Holewinski, the Executive Director for the Center for Civilians in Conflict in Washington DC. Cath was honored alongside four other extraordinary women from around the globe for her contribution to the field of peace building and rehabilitation through PeaceMeals.
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Growth (the pilot has already launched and is starting to expand)
This Entry is about (Issues)
Elevator Pitch
Trauma robs the body of nutrients & vitality. PeaceMeals gathers individuals in the aftermath of trauma in the kitchen & around the table for authentic support & nutritional healing. It empowers survivors through creative, cathartic cooking lessons, community building, & nutritionally tailored meals
Problem
Loss, conflict, disaster, rape, abuse, and daily stress: no one can fully insulate themselves from trauma. It depletes the brain and body of nutrients and robs us of vitality. Only when survivors regain optimum nutrient levels can they restore mental and physical well being. It is a social problem to be addressed on an individual and community basis, so we need innovative, holistic methods of healing in order to live up to our full potential.
Solution
PeaceMeals is a new paradigm for healing. It works through creative and cathartic cuisine and community. Survivors take recovery into their own hands by reconnecting with the foods, places, and people that nourish both bodies and minds. PeaceMeals gathers groups of individuals who have been through similar situations for cooking classes and dinner parties. But there's a twist: each dish is nutritionally tailored to address certain post-trauma symptoms including depression, anxiety, and fatigue. With some guidance, groups lead conversation at dinner according to their needs, and grow organic and authentic support networks around the table. The program now includes diverse groups who rely on each other beyond the Meal - and reuse the recipes!
Example
Fatim’s mother died just one year ago. Living in a traditional Arab society, she learned to put on a brave face and became the mother in her family at age 22. At first Fatim was wary that the PeaceMeal would be another group therapy session where everyone was expected to spill their guts to strangers. To Fatim’s surprise, the focus was not on her trauma but on learning to cook healthy recipes using locally-sourced ingredients. Gathered in a home, the group of women learned which foods are useful when feeling tired, anxious, or sad. Slowly the conversation shifted to coping strategies when missing those who no longer share our tables. Each person who had formerly been a stranger became Fatim’s mentor, counselor, co-chef, and friend.
Impact
To date, 90 people have participated in at least one of 11 PeaceMeals groups. 69.8% of participants report reusing the curriculum afterwards. On a scale of 1 (Did not create/deepen any relationships) to 5 (Created many new/deep relationships) the average rating is a 3.5. PM projects to have at least 10 more self-sustaining groups throughout the world within the next year. PM's impact was recognized by the Andi Foundation’s 2012 prize for 'Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things'. PM is successful when people experience meaningful and sustained physical, mental, and social improvement. PM has wide impact: once someone joins, they can replicate skills at home and refer back to the curriculum for guidance on nourishing themselves, their families, and communities. They also make lasting friends who understand them on a deeper level than those you would meet at an average dinner party.
Marketplace
There are group therapies, nutritional supplements, diets, cooking classes & dinner parties. But never do these elements meet to support targeted populations. PeaceMeals pulls these into functional synergy in order to facilitate true healing. It fills in the nutrient gap in a creative, innovative, affordable way. PM's holistic program & curriculum are built on collaboration with professional counselors, nutritionists and chefs. It is not a diet program, a step-by-step recovery program, nor a culinary school. It is meant to complement, not compete with, individuals’ existing therapies.
Sustainability Plan
Currently admin, legal, & website fees are funded by personal savings & a small grant. Meals themselves are primarily covered by participants paying on a sliding scale depending on menu, number of participants, and ability to pay. Some groups even agree to sponsor a meal for others who can’t afford it. However, in order to innovate, scale, and export it to others, and to maintain ongoing admin fees, we must continually seek outside funding.
Founding Story
Growing up through coup d'etats in the Philippines, I learned how trauma could live inside the body. Later, working with survivors of conflict & torture, I saw the need for a holistic approach to healing. In America, I met others working through personal traumas without authentic support networks. Traumatized individuals often live in “crisis mode” without the ability to savor. My life is testimony to the healing power of food, for both physical and mental health. I love the creative process of cooking and feeding others like family. On one long bus ride, a friend made me write down all the reasons why I didn’t think PeaceMeals would work, then write what I would need to address each reason. That day, PeaceMeals became reality.
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Full nourishment foods, Human wellness and vitality.
If you had greater capacity, which additional sectors would you like your solution to target - either through expansion, partnership, or thought exchange?
Healthy environments, Full nourishment foods, Human wellness and vitality.
How specifically would this added capacity help you improve the quality, efficiency, or sustainability of your existing product or service?
PeaceMeals facilitates human wellness & vitality through nourishing foods and creative, cathartic dinner parties. The curriculum combines the science of nutritional healing & the philosophy of group therapy. With greater capacity, the program could also incorporate healthy environments. We could set up PM spaces– gardens, kitchens, and eventually homes– where participants could find solace & healing with others who have been through similar traumas. This would increase PM's quality & sustainability, as these environments could be training spaces for participants to facilitate their own PMs.
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People need appropriate nutrients to grow, learn, and fight off disease. How do you measure, track, or make use of information about nutrient levels in your own work?
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Considering the flow of nutrients from ecosystems to soil to farms to food to communities, what are the barriers to achieving vitality for people and the planet?
Other barriers you have identified
In your view, what developments need to happen in order to help overcome those barriers and produce a more nutrient rich and vital public and planet?
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What do you consider the most promising trends or evidence that indicates that the developments you described are emerging? Please elaborate.
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SPAR collectively aspires for the society where people will be free from all sorts of exploitation and injustice. The society will be based on the values like peace, cooperation, gender equity, transparency, justice, equitable sharing of resource, participation and self-governance.
Sindh Agricultural and Forestry Workers Coordinating Organization (Safwco), started its developmental journey from a small initiative, launched in 1986 by a group of five social activists led by Mr. Suleman G. Abro.
Sukhi Development Foundation, popularly known as Sukhi, is a non-government and not-for-profit civil society organisation. With special emphasis on community participation and women’s empowerment, its primary attention is centred on poverty alleviation through social transformation and economic development in rural areas.
Present in the country since 1968, WFP's work is designed to complement existing government programmes, adhere to the objectives of the MDGs and fall within the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) for Pakistan. WFP's goal is to provide the kind of support which allows communities to build self-reliance, while maintaining its emergency response capacity.
THALI is a non profit organization and is registered as a Trust under the Government of Pakistan, working under the supervision of its dedicated team of talented individuals and volunteers. It came into existence with the objective of feeding the less fortunate through meals the more fortunate take for granted which soon became our mission statement.
