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Why it is necessary to support the National School Nutrition Programme and the work of the Volunteer Food Handlers

The National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) is a government programme that alleviates poverty and ensures that children have the right to nutritious food that supports their ability to learn.

3 years ago

Promoting the value of care work for a just and sustainable society

by LRS care work / gender equality / National School Nutrition Programme / precarious employment / volunteer food handlers / women workers / workers’ rights

Advocacy by a group of Volunteer Food Handlers in Gauteng for recognition and rights as workers under the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) can potentially catalyse a national movement and positively impact the lives of the women who cook and serve food to learners.

3 years ago

How does the family and school community value the role of volunteer food handlers in meeting the immediate need of feeding school children?

by Zanele Chakela care work / decent work / Power Up! / precarious employment / volunteer food handlers / women workers

Devalued, invisible, exploited and undermined, volunteer food handlers in the National School Nutrition Programme seek to be recognised and valued as workers.

3 years ago

What will it take to create pathways to women’s economic autonomy, resilience and stability?

by LRS care work / gender equality / organise / Power Up! / precarious employment / voluntary food handlers / women workers / workers’ rights

It’s time to Power Up! We need to build women’s voice and leadership and strengthen women-led movements to shift power and advance the rights of all women.

3 years ago

The role of Volunteer Food Handlers in the National School Nutrition Programme

by Nelly Nyagah care work / gender equality / organise / Power Up! / precarious employment / voluntary food handlers / women workers / workers’ rights

Through discussing issues close to their hearts, volunteer food handlers will see and articulate the important role they have in the National School Nutrition Programme and the school community.

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Why it is necessary to support the National School Nutrition Programme and the work of the Volunteer Food Handlers

Promoting the value of care work for a just and sustainable society

How does the family and school community value the role of volunteer food handlers in meeting the immediate need of feeding school children?

What will it take to create pathways to women’s economic autonomy, resilience and stability?

The role of Volunteer Food Handlers in the National School Nutrition Programme

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