FoodForward SA (FFSA), a registered nonprofit organization, has launched the Mother and Child Nutrition Programme in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, to tackle the critical issue of malnutrition in young children. The initiative, in partnership with the Philani Nutrition Centre, focuses on the first 1,000 days of a child’s life, a period crucial for physical and cognitive development.
Over the past century, people have become increasingly disconnected from the food they eat. The rise of industrial agriculture, the proliferation of processed and fast food, and the globalization of food markets have all contributed to a culture of convenience and instant gratification. However, this has come at a cost: the nutritional quality of our food is declining, with potentially severe consequences for our Health and the environment.
