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forum for democratising food & nutrition:
A Knowledge & Advocacy Initiative

Forum managed by

Building on the momentum of the 10th International Summit on Food, Nutrition & Health in 2024, Democratising and Decolonising Food and Nutrition: From Science to Society, we have established this forum—an action-driven, globally connected hub for knowledge and advocacy dedicated to decolonising and democratising food and nutrition knowledge.

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The forum serves as a collaborative space for researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and communities. It

  • ensures equitable access to evidence-based knowledge

  • amplifies underrepresented voices and

  • reshapes global food systems through informed advocacy and capacity-building.

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With an international presence, the forum will bridge the divide between the Global North-South, fostering regional and international partnerships to address the systemic inequities in food and nutrition. Through a combination of digital learning resources, training programmes, and policy advocacy, we aim to empower stakeholders at all levels—from grassroots organisations to global institutions—to build more inclusive, just, and sustainable food systems.  

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This initiative is more than just a knowledge repository and advocacy effort—it is a platform for action, driving meaningful change in how food and nutrition knowledge is produced, shared, and applied to create lasting impact. 

Impact of summit 2024 & key outputs:
Laying the Foundation for lasting change

Key Outputs

Nutrition Accountability Framework Commitments Registered in the Global Nutrition Report

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We are proud to announce that our Nutrition Accountability Framework commitments from the 2024 Summit have been officially registered in the Global Nutrition Report 2025, which will be published during the Nutrition for Growth Summit 2025 in Paris.

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This recognition highlights NNEdPro’s longstanding commitment to engaging with key stakeholders in the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition (2016–2025) and driving tangible actions toward the 2030 global nutrition goals. Being featured in this report is a significant achievement, reinforcing our dedication to ending malnutrition in all its forms and advancing evidence-based change in global nutrition.

Pre-Summit & Summit Proceedings

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Documenting foundational discussions and insights.

Research Repository

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A platform for researchers to contribute and publish impactful work.

BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health

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Publishing research to shape global discourse.

Annual Symposium for Impact Review

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Tracking progress and sustaining the movement​.

From knowledge to action—driving systemic change in food and nutrition worldwide.​

Timeline for Launch

March to
July 2025​​

PLANNING &
PREPARATION

PHASE ONE:

  • Finalise strategic partnerships

  • Develop the digital platform

  • Structure knowledge resources

implementation       & First impact

PHASE two:

August to december 2025​​

  • Launch the digital hub

  • Publish the first-year impact report

  • Convene key stakeholders

Why Now?

The time to act is now, as we find ourselves at a critical juncture in the global discourse on food, nutrition, and health.

Momentum for Change


Global movements for food justice, decolonisation, and equity are gaining momentum, making this the perfect time to push for systemic change in food and nutrition.

Strategic Timing

With key UN and international policy milestones shaping the future of global food systems, this is a crucial moment to influence policy and drive meaningful action.

Anchor 1

Leveraging Global Networks​

Key Partnerships & Strategic Alignments

  • Nutrition for Growth (N4G): Advancing global commitments to equitable food systems​

  • Global Nutrition Report: Contributing to national advocacy & research​

  • UN Decade of Action on Nutrition: Positioning the forum within global nutrition equity efforts​

  • International Collaborations: Driving multi-sector partnerships for decolonised food & nutrition policies​

 

Planned Engagements

  • UN-Led Forums: Advocating for nutrition justice at the global level​

  • Policy Roundtables: Engaging international stakeholders in transformative discussions​

  • Knowledge Exchange Programmes: Strengthening partnerships through cross-sector collaboration​​

Why global Networks matter

Expands the Forum's Reach​

Aligns with International Policy for Greater Impact​

Strengthens Cross-sector Collaborations for Systemic Change​​

Get involved:
Shape the future of Food & nutrition

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Bridging the Knowledge-to-Action Gap

The Problem

-Food and nutrition knowledge is abundant, but access and application remain inequitable.

-Research is often confined to academic institutions, failing to reach the communities that need it most.

The Solution

A transformative movement.​

 

  • Beyond a Repository: The Forum is an action-driven platform advocating for knowledge justice in research, education, and policy.

  • Democratising Knowledge: Breaking down systemic barriers to ensure equitable access and application.

  • Global Collaboration: Uniting researchers, policymakers, and communities to create lasting change.

Why This matters

Reshapes food systems for sustainability and equity.

Connects cross-sector leaders for real-world impact.

Transforms research into action for community-driven solutions.

Why NNEdPro is Best Positioned to Lead

As a global leader in nutrition education, research translation, and policy advocacy, NNEDPro is uniquely positioned to spearhead this initiative. Our expertise in evidence synthesis, stakeholder engagement, and training enables us to effectively mobilise knowledge for real-world impact. 

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One of our flagship projects, the Mobile Teaching Kitchen (MTK), is a living example of the Summit’s theme in action.

 

The MTK is an innovative, community-led intervention that provides an accessible,  scalable, and serviceable model for empowering marginalised communities. Through nutrition education, skill building, and entrepreneurship training, the MTK embeds scientific knowledge into practical, everyday applications. It demonstrates how a bottom-up approach can tackle food insecurity, improve public health, and support economic resilience in underserved populations. 

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The MTK is an example of how the decolonisation of food and nutrition knowledge can drive transformative, sustainable change across communities. It underscores the Hub’s potential to amplify such initiatives on a global scale. 

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Support the Mobile Teaching Kitchen: Contribute to our Crowdfunding Campaign.

what we aim to do

Digital Hub

At the core of this initiative is a comprehensive digital platform that will function as: ​

  • A Knowledge Repository: Transforming data into information and information into intelligence through rigorous interpretation. ​

  • An Interactive Learning Space: Open-access training, webinars, and research publications on equitable food and nutrition policies. ​

  • A Collaborative Think Tank: Facilitating cross-sector discussions and partnerships to drive policy change.​

Training & Capacity Building

  • Training on Demand: Tailored programmes for professionals, researchers, and community leaders.​

  • Webinars & Awareness Campaigns: Engaging sessions spreading awareness on decolonised nutrition practices.​

  • Digital Library: A dedicated resource hub focusing on inclusive, decolonised nutrition education. ​

  • Annual Symposium: A global convening to track progress, evaluate impact, and strengthen accountability in the field.​

Advocacy for Policy Change

  • Policy Engagement – Working with national and international policymakers to integrate decolonised perspectives into food governance frameworks. ​

  • Special Interest Groups – Creating focused working groups to drive research and advocacy in priority areas. ​

  • Global Collaborations – Registering with the UK Nutrition Report and UN Decade of Action to align with key global movements.​

Funding & Sustainability

Driving Scale and Lasting Impact Through Knowledge-Sharing & Policy Advocacy​

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Core funding areas: ​

  • Personnel & Operations: Supports expert researchers, educators, and advocacy teams.​

  • Digital Infrastructure: Maintains an interactive, multilingual knowledge platform.​

  • Capacity-Building Programmes: Expands training workshops, community-led projects, and educational outreach.​

  • Policy & Advocacy: Funds engagement with policymakers, production of white papers, and strategic dialogues.​

  • Event Logistics: Supports annual symposiums, regional dialogues, and networking convenings.​

  • Monitoring & Evaluation: Tracks programme impact for transparency and accountability.​​​

core contributors from the nnedpro global institute

Leadership

 

  • Prof Sumantra Ray | Co-chair  

  • Prof Pauline Douglas | Co-chair  

  • Dr Jenneffer Braga | Educational Development 

  • Matheus Abrantes | Finance 

  • Dr Ramya Rajaram | Strategic & Scientific Coordinator  

  • Roshni Kumar | Scientific Development 

  • Saeeda Ahmed | Sustainable Development 

  • Dr Sammyia Ashraf | Strategic Development 

  • Sucheta Mitra | Partnerships 

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Operations 

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  • Francesco Giurdanella | Administrative Lead 

  • Sarah Anderson | Digital Lead 

  • Sarah Armes | R&D Lead 

  • Ankita Ghosh  

  • Asim Kumar Manna 

  • Debashis Chakraborty 

  • Halima Jama  

  • Harmanpreet Kaur  

  • Wanja Nyaga  

 

Visiting Academic Associates 

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  • Prof Clare Wall | Professor of Nutrition 

  • Jaroslav Guzanic | Culinary Nutrition Educator  

  • Jorgen Johnsen | Public Health Nutritionist 

  • Dr Kathy Martyn | Principal Lecturer in Nutrition 

  • Manelle Ramadan | Public Health Nutritionist  

  • Dr Marjorie Lima do Vale | Lecturer of Nutrition 

  • Prof Martin Kohlmeier | Professor of Nutrition 

  • Prof Mei Yen Chan | Professor of Nutrition 

  • Dr Sofia Cavelleri | Nutritional Ethnobotanist 

  • Veronica Flores Bello | Culinary Nutrition Educator  

 

Representative from WHO Collaborating Centre on Public Health Training & Education (Imperial College London)  

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  • Celine Tabche 

Supporters

Over 2025 the contributions of NNEdPro-IANE members are playing a vital role in shaping the Forum for Democratising Food & Nutrition and driving meaningful change in the world of food, nutrition, and health.

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Their names are listed below in recognition of their support:

  • Alan Flanagan

  • Breanna Lepre

  • Celia Laur

  • Clare Wall

  • Claudia Hernandez Rodriguez

  • Dan Del Rio

  • Daniela Martini

  • Dionysia Lyra

  • Dominic Crocombe

  • Federica Amati

  • Francesco Giurdanella

  • Giuseppe Grosso

  • Giuseppe Monaco

  • Halima Jama

  • Helena Trigueiro

  • Ingrid Fromm

  • James Bradfield

  • Jaroslav Guzanic

  • Jenneffer Braga

  • Jodie Webber

  • Jorgen Johnsen

  • Kannan Raman

  • Kathy Martyn

  • Lisa Sharkey

  • Luke Buckner

  • Marjorie Lima do Vale

  • Matheus Abrantes

  • Mercedes Zorrilla Tejeda

  • Minha Rajput-Ray

  • Mohamad Farshad Aslam

  • Pauline Douglas

  • Rajna Golubic

  • Ramya Rajaram

  • Rauf Khalid

  • Ravi Mohan Lal

  • Samyyia Ashraf

  • Sarah Anderson

  • Sarah Armes

  • Shane McAuliffe

  • Shivani Bhat

  • Sucheta Mitra

  • Sumantra Ray

  • Suzanne Piscopo

  • Tim Eden

  • Verónica Flores Bello

  • Wanja Nyaga

Your donation to our crowdfunding campaign helps drive lasting change in global food and nutrition.

Join Us in Transforming Food & Nutrition Knowledge​

  • Become a Partner → Fund or collaborate with us​

  • Enrol in Training → Gain expertise in equitable food systems​

  • Advocate with Us → Drive systemic change in global nutrition policies​

  • Support the Movement → MTKi.org, Crowdfunding, Research Repository, Summit Meetings​

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