04.10.2024, 7186 Zeichen
Rome (OTE) - The Rockefeller Foundation became the first philanthropy
to join the
Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty (Global Alliance) at an
event today with its President Rajiv Shah, the Brazilian Ambassador
to the Rome-based Agencies, Carla Barroso Carneiro, and The Food and
Agriculture Organization Director-General QU Dongyu. The Global
Alliance, one of the hallmarks of the Brazil's G20 presidency, aims
to quickly channel resources towards effective programs that reduce
poverty and hunger - two Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that
are currently offtrack. As part of its membership, The Rockefeller
Foundation is committing its financial and knowledge support to
member countries in their expansion of school meal programs - one of
the most beneficial investments countries can make to achieve SDG 1
and 2.
"When I say that, I get emotional, because hunger is not a
natural thing. Hunger is something that requires political decision.
We leaders cannot look only ー and all the time ー at those who are
close to us. We need to be able to take an X-ray and look at those
who are far away, those who cannot get close to palaces, those who
cannot get close to ministers," said Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva,
President of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty and
President of Brazil, in a speech at the pre-launch of the Global
Alliance in July .
"Programs such as Bolsa Família, Food Acquisition and School
Meals allow healthy meals to reach the most vulnerable, encourage
agricultural production and promote local development. The Global
Alliance against Hunger and Poverty was born out of this political
will and spirit of solidarity. It will be the most important legacy
of Brazil's G20 presidency," President Lula da Silva said in his
speech.
School meal programs make a critical impact on the educational
outcomes and quality of life for vulnerable children around the
world, especially for girls. The World Food Program indicates that
school feeding programs can increase enrolment by an average of nine
percent while decreasing dropout rates and significantly increasing
children's attendance. Research also shows that school feeding
programs can have beneficial effects on agriculture, education,
health and nutrition, and social protection, with US$ 9 in returns
for every US$ 1 invested. As the most extensive social safety net
globally, benefiting 418 million children in 2022, school meal
programs feed 20 percent of the population one meal per day, and can
also be a powerful demand driver for climate-resilient,
regeneratively produced agriculture.
"Everyone deserves access to healthy food and economic
opportunity. That's why we invite other institutions to join The
Rockefeller Foundation in supporting the Global Alliance Against
Hunger and Poverty," said Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, President of The
Rockefeller Foundation. "As part of the Alliance, we hope to help
countries expand their school meal programs, which can help improve
nutrition for millions of children while driving demand for more
locally grown, regenerative agriculture," said The Rockefeller
Foundation President Rajiv Shah.
The Rockefeller Foundation is comitted to supporting a healthier
way to produce, purchase, and consume what it calls "good food" that
is accessible by all and good for the planet. Since 2021 it has
focused on generating support and building momentum for expanding
climate-resilient school meal programs, alongside the World Food
Program, The School Meals Coalition and other partners. The
Rockefeller Foundation is working to support countries to improve
their school meal programs to achieve climate impacts. Working with
producers, corporations, investors, philanthropy and governments, The
Rockefeller Foundation aims to align incentives and investment
opportunities that support farmers in underserved markets through
their regenerative transitions.
The Permanent Representative of Brazil to FAO, IFAD and WFP,
Ambassador Carla Barroso Carneiro, on behalf of the Brazilian
Government, expressed her gratitude to The Rockefeller Foundation for
its commitment to the Global Alliance.
"The Rockefeller Foundation's leadership in advancing sustainable
solutions for vulnerable populations, especially in the realm of
nutritious school meals, strengthens Brazil's efforts to fight these
global challenges and to ensure that effective, long-term, evidence-
based solutions reach those most in need," said Carla Barroso
Carneiro, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Brazil to the UN
Rome Based Agencies.
As part of the Global Alliance, The Rockefeller Foundation
expects to provide financial resources, technical assistance,
capacity building support, as well as knowledge and data with member
countries that are implementing school meal programs. In partnership
with others, The Rockefeller Foundation will also work towards
supporting large scale, country-owned implementation of policies and
programs.
The Food and Agriculture Organization states, "FAO is pleased to
welcome The Rockefeller Foundation as the first philanthropic entity
to join the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty. The
Rockefeller Foundation support for climate-resilient regenerative
school meals through the Global Alliance will increase the
implementation of this policy instrument at scale, directly reducing
hunger and malnutrition while promoting the transformation of
agrifood systems, building resilience to climate change and
strengthening smallholder family farmers. FAO is keen to work with
Brazil, The Rockefeller Foundation and all other members of the
Alliance to end poverty and achieve Zero Hunger."
Open to all interested stakeholders, the Global Alliance will
strive to generate collective action and mobilize resources to
eradicate hunger and poverty, aligning efforts and financing from
both public and private sources.
About The Rockefeller Foundation:
The Rockefeller Foundation is a pioneering philanthropy built on
collaborative partnerships at the frontiers of science, technology,
and innovation that enable individuals, families, and communities to
flourish. We make big bets to promote the well-being of humanity.
Today, we are focused on advancing human opportunity and reversing
the climate crisis by transforming systems in food, health, energy,
and finance. For more information, sign up for our newsletter at
www.rockefellerfoundation.org/subscribe and follow us on X @
RockefellerFdn and LI @the-rockefeller-foundation.
About The Food and Agriculture Organization:
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized
agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to
defeat hunger. Our goal is to achieve food security for all and make
sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to
lead active, healthy lives. With 195 members - 194 countries and the
European Union, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide.
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