FIGHT FOR FOOD RIGHTS
FIGHT FOR FOOD RIGHTS WELCOMES YOU
Make a Difference Through Food
Welcome, Everyone! We are a team of 5 entrepreneurs from different fields, but share a common passion for sustainability. We are highly committed and motivated in solving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Over the summer of 2017, we will be working to run a start-up aimed at solving the problem of waste management. In August, we will be pitching for our final proposal at the Oslo Conference.
About YSIÂ and the UN SDGs
Young Sustainable Impact (YSI) is a platform gathering 25Â versatile youth under 25Â across the globe to create a better change for the world. By addressing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)Â of the United Nations with their innovative ideas and full enthusiasm, sustainability could be gradually made into a reality.
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Half of humanity, 3.5 billion people, lives in cities today and by 2030.
It is estimated that 6 out of 10 people will be city dwellers.
The world’s cities occupy just 3% of the planet’s land but account for 60-80% of all energy consumption and 75% of the planet’s carbon emissions.
By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management.
Waste Management
Plastic waste, food waste, and eletronic waste are just a few examples.
Managing solid waste is often problematic in densely populated areas.
In many developing regions, less than half of solid waste is safely disposed of.
As per capita waste generation continues to rise, the collection and safe disposal of solid waste will continue to require serious attention.
Food Wastage
Food wastage is composed of food loss and food waste.
A third of food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted annually
Food wastage happens throughout the supply chain, from agricultural production all the way to household consumption
Food wastage means a waste of resources used in production such as land, water, energy and inputs, and increasing the green gas emissions
Team Members
‎Archit Agarwal
Archit is 22 years old from India. He has completed Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering his responsibilities include being Training and Placement Representative at IIT (BHU). He received the Honda Young Engineering and Scientist Award for his work in the field of eco-technology. He is doing Masters in Industrial Management from IIT (BHU) and represented India with his team at the finals of the Global Student Challenge.
Viola Tavazzani
Viola is 23 years old and from Italy. She is completing this year her bachelor in Biotechnology and her thesis is about the cytogenetic of Myelodysplastics syndromes (MDS). She is passionate about the environment and willing to solve social issues present in local communities. She has been part of the worldwide Scout movement (CNGEI) since she was 8, and in the last three years she has worked as educator within this association.
Cao Ha My
Cao knows a thing or two about social change after the involvement at the first animal shelter in Vienam at the age of 15. Her work as a translator and media specialist for Hanoi Animal Rescue won her an undergraduate scholarship to Japan, where she extends her skills into various creative fields, such as photography, visual storytelling, and digital marketing. After giving up her city life and moving to a small coastal town in Southern Japan, Cao finds her love for nature.
Carolina Yang
A 23-year-old sustainability fanatic from Taiwan. Bachelor’s degree in Forestry and Resource Conservation has bestowed her with an eye to see daily behaviour from an environmental friendly perspective. She is a passionate culinarian assisting Pick Food Up, an eco-kitchen upgrading rescued food via culinary art to cater for events. Carolina also runs a food blog, spreading the word about better food choices and zero waste.
Ivan Patrick
This 22-year old Filipino man is a proud LGBT member. He obtained his BSc in Biology major in Marine Biology at Visayas State University, and was also awarded the Most Outstanding Undergraduate Thesis for Environmental and Physical Science, and Best Research. Ivan has managed to obtain external funding from private companies and research centers for his projects toward environmental protection, youth development and malnutrition.
Danat Tekie
Danat is 22 years old, and holds a bachelor degree in Organization and Leadership. She is a very engaged person and passionate about social entrepreneurship, which is evident in her involvement in various organizations. She works as Director of External Relations and as a team leader in YSI, she is the Head of Partners and a pioneer in Future Leaders Global, as well she and a partner initiated a youth network for Eritrean youth.
"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does"
William James
