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Zero Hunger Project

Zero Hunger Project

By: Suman Roy
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 Join us on the Zero Hunger Project Podcast, as we dive into the fight against hunger and explore actionable solutions to create a world where no one goes to bed hungry. Each episode highlights innovative programs, partnerships, and advocacy efforts aimed at eradicating hunger. Through inspiring interviews, powerful stories, and expert insights, we bring you closer to the grassroots efforts and larger initiatives making a real impact. Learn how you can be part of the solution, whether through volunteering, donating, or raising awareness. Together, we can build a hunger-free future. Tune in and be part of the change!2025 Economics Management Management & Leadership Social Sciences
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  • When Housing, Health, and Hunger Collide with Dr. Andrew Boozary

    When Housing, Health, and Hunger Collide with Dr. Andrew Boozary
    Jul 15 2025
    If you care about ending hunger and building a future where health is a right for everyone, not a privilege, then this is for you. In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project, our guest Dr. Andrew Boozary, Executive Director at University Health Network, shares how real change begins with compassion and practical solutions that work. Dr. Andrew explains how initiatives like the FoodRx program and Dunn House — Canada’s first hospital-led supportive housing project — are not just innovative ideas, but practical lifelines for people forced to choose between rent, medicine, and meals. Tune in and be part of the shift toward policies that treat housing, food, and health not as separate issues, but as one interconnected human right. ▶️ When Housing, Health, and Hunger Collide. Dr. Andrew Boozary is a primary care physician and Executive Director at University Health Network. His work focuses on integrating housing, food security, and income into health care to address systemic inequalities. He leads innovative programs like FoodRx, which prescribes nutritious food as part of medical treatment, and Dunn House, Canada’s first hospital-led supportive housing project. Through these efforts, Dr. Boozary is redefining how healthcare systems can tackle social determinants to improve outcomes for marginalized populations. His bold approach bridges housing, health, and hunger with compassion and policy-driven solutions. Website: https://www.uhn.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniversityHealthNetwork LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-health-network/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-boozary-md-mpp-3700ab91/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drandrewbb/ https://www.instagram.com/uhntoronto/ X: https://x.com/UHN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/UHNToronto Suman Roy is a globally recognized leader in food security, poverty reduction, and community resilience. As the founder of Feed Scarborough and a key force behind Hunger-Free Canada and the Zero Hunger Project, he is dedicated to ensuring no one goes to bed hungry. He played a pivotal role in crafting Toronto’s first Food Strategy and has represented Canada at the United Nations and the FAO to champion sustainable development goals. With multiple global leadership awards, including CEO of the Year (NGO) and Visionary of the Year, Suman is a sought-after expert on global food security. His mission is clear: to create a hunger-free, resilient future for all. Website: https://sumanroy.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chef.suman.7 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chefsuman/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefsuman/ X: https://x.com/chefsuman Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWrU2TbiLazorpOHjsDJhkA Stacia Neale, M.A., is a seasoned professional dedicated to fostering equality, representation, and social justice. With a background in sociology and decades of experience across entrepreneurial, non-profit, and corporate sectors, she brings a unique perspective to addressing systemic challenges. During the pandemic, she launched The Skills Audit, a transformative program empowering individuals to articulate their professional identities and maximize their potential. Her work is driven by a deep commitment to uplifting marginalized communities and creating opportunities for growth. Through authenticity and advocacy, Stacia continues to champion meaningful change on a global scale. Website: https://www.theskillsaudit.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theskillsaudit# LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacianeale/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-skills-audit/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theskillsaudit/ Produced by https://www.BroadcastYourAuthority.com
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    44 mins
  • How Smart Farming Can End Hunger for Good

    How Smart Farming Can End Hunger for Good
    Jul 8 2025
    Farming holds real promise to end hunger and heal the planet when paired with smarter choices and bold action. In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project, our guest Dr. Evan Fraser, Director of the Arrell Food Institute, explains how smart farming and food system innovation can address both hunger and the climate crisis. Dr. Evan breaks down why technology alone won't end hunger and why investing in affordable housing, guaranteed income, and food access matters just as much as improving production. You’ll also hear how farming systems can move from being part of the problem to being a major part of the solution. If you're ready to see real change, this episode gives you the tools and hope to start. ▶️ How Smart Farming Can End Hunger for Good. Dr. Evan Fraser is the Director of the Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph, where he leads global efforts to develop sustainable food systems through innovation and big data. With a background in agriculture, anthropology, and forestry, Dr. Fraser has authored over 100 academic publications and written for major outlets like the Globe and Mail and CNN.com. He is also the creator of award-winning educational tools, including the "Feeding Nine Billion" video series and a food security card game used in classrooms worldwide. Through research, storytelling, and policy advocacy, Dr. Fraser is reshaping how we grow food for a better, hunger-free future. Website: https://arrellfoodinstitute.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arrellfoodinstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-fraser-282784a8/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/arrell/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arrellfoodinstitute/?hl=en X: https://x.com/ArrellFoodInst YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjwcQnOCIw9rAikFdVyZag Suman Roy is a globally recognized leader in food security, poverty reduction, and community resilience. As the founder of Feed Scarborough and a key force behind Hunger-Free Canada and the Zero Hunger Project, he is dedicated to ensuring no one goes to bed hungry. He played a pivotal role in crafting Toronto’s first Food Strategy and has represented Canada at the United Nations and the FAO to champion sustainable development goals. With multiple global leadership awards, including CEO of the Year (NGO) and Visionary of the Year, Suman is a sought-after expert on global food security. His mission is clear: to create a hunger-free, resilient future for all. Website: https://sumanroy.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chef.suman.7 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chefsuman/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefsuman/ X: https://x.com/chefsuman Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWrU2TbiLazorpOHjsDJhkA Stacia Neale, M.A., is a seasoned professional dedicated to fostering equality, representation, and social justice. With a background in sociology and decades of experience across entrepreneurial, non-profit, and corporate sectors, she brings a unique perspective to addressing systemic challenges. During the pandemic, she launched The Skills Audit, a transformative program empowering individuals to articulate their professional identities and maximize their potential. Her work is driven by a deep commitment to uplifting marginalized communities and creating opportunities for growth. Through authenticity and advocacy, Stacia continues to champion meaningful change on a global scale. Website: https://www.theskillsaudit.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theskillsaudit# LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacianeale/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-skills-audit/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theskillsaudit/
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    38 mins
  • Global Purpose Igniting Food System Transformation

    Global Purpose Igniting Food System Transformation
    Jul 1 2025

    Ending hunger starts with recognizing the immense potential of food to shape resilient, just communities.

    In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project, our guest Dr. Lauren Baker, Deputy Director of the Global Alliance for the Future of Food, shares clear, grounded ways we can reshape food systems for the better. Using real-world examples from across the globe, she explains how moving away from corporate-driven models can give communities more control, improve public health, and support a more sustainable future.

    From peer-led farming initiatives in India to community food hubs in Canada, Dr. Lauren shows what happens when people organize, advocate, and build systems that truly nourish.

    Now is the time to think clearly and act with purpose. Tune in and join the movement toward a just and thriving food future.▶️ Global Purpose Igniting Food System Transformation.

    Dr. Lauren Baker is the Deputy Director of the Global Alliance for the Future of Food, where she leads strategic programs tackling the true cost of food, transformational investing, and agroecology. A systems thinker and skilled facilitator, she works across philanthropic, policy, and grassroots networks to address climate, biodiversity, food security, and equity. She holds a PhD in Environmental Studies, with a focus on biodiversity and food policy in Mexico. Lauren’s work bridges practical action with visionary leadership to create food systems that nourish both people and planet.

    Website: https://futureoffood.org/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-e-baker1/

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/futureoffood/

    Suman Roy is a globally recognized leader in food security, poverty reduction, and community resilience. As the founder of Feed Scarborough and a key force behind Hunger-Free Canada and the Zero Hunger Project, he is dedicated to ensuring no one goes to bed hungry. He played a pivotal role in crafting Toronto’s first Food Strategy and has represented Canada at the United Nations and FAO to champion sustainable development goals. With multiple global leadership awards, including CEO of the Year (NGO) and Visionary of the Year, Suman is a sought-after expert on global food security. His mission is clear: to create a hunger-free, resilient future for all.

    Website: https://sumanroy.ca/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roy4ward20#

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chefsuman/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefsuman/

    X: https://x.com/chefsuman

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWrU2TbiLazorpOHjsDJhkA



    Stacia Neale, M.A., is a seasoned professional dedicated to fostering equality, representation, and social justice. With a background in sociology and decades of experience across entrepreneurial, non-profit, and corporate sectors, she brings a unique perspective to addressing systemic challenges. During the pandemic, she launched The Skills Audit, a transformative program empowering individuals to articulate their professional identities and maximize their potential. Her work is driven by a deep commitment to uplifting marginalized communities and creating opportunities for growth. Through authenticity and advocacy, Stacia continues to champion meaningful change on a global scale.

    Website: https://www.theskillsaudit.ca/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theskillsaudit#

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacianeale/

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-skills-audit/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theskillsaudit/
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    45 mins

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