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Maria, the "Epicurean Altruist," weaves together human rights and culinary arts to address the pressing issue of hunger. With a passion for both food and justice, Maria's writings serve as a flavorful exploration into the world of zero hunger. By combining the joy of eating with a commitment to eradicate hunger, Maria aims to make the pursuit of this goal not just a necessity but a shared cultural experience.
Publications (36)
Apr 17, 2025 ∙ 3 min
Understanding Africa’s hunger challenge
Africa's hunger crisis persists despite food abundance, driven by policy failures, import reliance, and underinvestment in agriculture
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Mar 23, 2025 ∙ 5 min
From crisis to opportunity: Transforming food systems for a hunger-free future
The Zero Hunger Coalition stands as a beacon of hope in the fight against hunger, malnutrition, and food insecurity.
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Mar 7, 2025 ∙ 3 min
Cultivating food security, gender equality, and climate resilience
Ensuring global food security remains a pressing challenge, closely tied to issues of economic equality, sustainability, and climate action
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Mar 4, 2025 ∙ 4 min
Drylands under pressure: Science and solutions for global stability
Drylands are the backbone of global agriculture, supporting 44% of the world’s farming. Yet, they are under siege. Climate change, land degr
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Jan 23, 2025 ∙ 3 min
The connection between food security, public health, and sustainable development
In an interconnected world facing pressing challenges, sustainable development requires addressing both social and environmental inequalitie
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Dec 14, 2024 ∙ 3 min
Collaborative strategies for sustainable food systems in the Fable Pathways initiative
The FABLE Pathways Initiative employs integrated assessment models (IAMs) to create national and global pathways for achieving mid-century
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Dec 13, 2024 ∙ 2 min
Furthering agriculture and climate action: How IITA supports global sustainability goals
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) plays a pivotal role in addressing food insecurity and fostering sustainability
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Nov 23, 2024 ∙ 3 min
World Without Hunger Conference 2024: Africa united in the fight against food insecurity
Ethiopia hosted the World Without Hunger Conference from 5th to 7th November 2024 in Addis Ababa, marking a pivotal milestone in the global
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Oct 26, 2024 ∙ 2 min
Transforming plastic waste into currency
In the quest for sustainability, the intersection of environmental protection and social justice is becoming increasingly significant
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Aug 16, 2024 ∙ 1 min
Let's talk food: An ISA Alumni Panel at the Global Society Institute Hamburg
On 16 August the ISA Alumni Network at the Global Society Institute Hamburg, Germany, invites you to an online panel discussion focused on e
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Jul 12, 2024 ∙ 3 min
Innovative digital health app 'Count Me In' revolutionises child nutrition and feeding challenges
The Spoon Foundation's cutting-edge digital health app, Count Me In, is making waves in the global fight against malnutrition and feeding di
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May 9, 2024 ∙ 2 min
Scouts tackle malnutrition crisis with innovative community project
Scouts in Madagascar have launched an ambitious project in the drought-stricken southern regions of Androy and Anosy, with the goal of impro
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May 6, 2024 ∙ 2 min
Convoy of Hope: Bringing relief to flood-stricken communities
In the aftermath of devastating flash floods that struck Kenya late last April, Convoy of Hope has emerged as a beacon of hope for thousands
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Apr 10, 2024 ∙ 1 min
Pay what you can
At "The Long Table", there are no fixed prices. Instead, guests pay what they consider fair, based on their own means.
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Nov 17, 2023 ∙ 2 min
Addressing urgent needs in war-affected regions
The war in Ukraine has a significant impact on food security at both national and global levels.
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Nov 4, 2023 ∙ 2 min
The forefront of the fight against hunger: Action Against Hunger
The world faces an alarming crisis, with 49 million people in 46 countries teetering on the edge of famine.
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Oct 28, 2023 ∙ 2 min
New business communities join forces: Heifer International
Heifer International starts by engaging with local farmers and business owners in these regions.
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Sep 29, 2023 ∙ 2 min
Food waste and hunger
The issue of food waste looms large on a global scale, with approximately a quarter of all food produced each year going to waste worldwide.
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Sep 8, 2023 ∙ 2 min
Feeding minds, fueling futures: The Lunchbox Fund's impact on education
Feeding minds, fueling futures: The Lunchbox Fund's impact on education
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Sep 6, 2023 ∙ 2 min
Trees for the Future: let's get planting!
Trees for the Future: let's get planting!
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Sep 3, 2023 ∙ 2 min
Civil society's role in achieving zero hunger
In a world where hunger remains a pressing issue, the mission to achieve Zero Hunger (SDG 2) is of paramount importance. Despite the challen
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Jul 30, 2023 ∙ 1 min
Empowering communities towards a hunger-free world
Empowering communities towards a hunger-free world
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Jun 4, 2023 ∙ 3 min
The fish that rains from the sky
In a remarkable collaboration, ad agency Ogilvy and multinational fish company Regal Springs have joined forces to transform the annual...
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May 10, 2023 ∙ 2 min
Artificial Intelligence revolutionizes the global agriculture
Agvolution is a startup with a mission to revolutionize sustainable agriculture and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable...
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