Think Global, Do Justice Nutrition Security from Farm to Fork with Isabelle Kamariza
Developing local solutions to complex issues is foundational to global change. When it comes to food insecurity and health services, we recognize the need for local solutions at scale. Joining the show today from Rwanda is Isabelle Kamariza who is the Founder and President at Solid'Africa. She comes on the show to share with us who Solid'Africa works alongside the Rwandan government to improve nutritional outcomes for hospital patients, students and others in the community. We cover a lot of ground in this episode and learn what it looks like actually achieve sustainability when doing work in challenging contexts.
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Conversation Notes
- Isabelle's journey from feeding the homeless in Belgium to feeding the masses in Rwanda
- The influence of Matthew 25 and how it compels us into action
- The power of prayer in starting a ministry to the sick
- The intersection of healthcare and nutrition insecurity in Rwanda
- Going from farm to fork (and eventually on to fertilizer!) in making sustainable change
- The role of social enterprise in building sustainability
- The value of government regulation and partnership in establishing a nonprofit in Rwanda (it's harder than starting a business!)
- Social change through community education
- The Rwandan trajectory from tragedy to case study in development
Theme music Kirk Osamayo. Free Music Archive, CC BY License