Conferences and Summits

Policy as a Catalyst for Food Justice: Key Takeaways from the 1st Annual Food and Agriculture Policy Summit

I’m grateful for the opportunity to attend the 1st Annual Food and Agriculture Policy Summit hosted by Food Tank, George Washington University’s Global Food Institute, and the Culinary Institute of America—a critical convening at a pivotal moment for American food systems. I left the summit feeling both inspired and frustrated—because we KNOW what needs to […]

Conferences and Summits, NEST Nurtures, Shreyaa Venkat

CSW67 and Beyond: Gender Equity as a Human and Intersectional Imperative 

📊 Did You Know? It was truly an honor to take part in the 67th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67), an experience that opened my eyes to the profound intersection between two equally pressing global challenges—climate change and gender equality. Walking into each session, I could feel the buzzing energy of collaboration and […]

Conferences and Summits, Shreyaa Venkat, Youth Service and Leadership

Inspiring Changemakers: My Experience at the Giving Tuesday U.S. Community Leaders Gathering

📊 Did You Know? Giving Tuesday is often described as the global day of giving, but in reality, it is so much more than a date on the calendar. It is a movement that unites people, organizations, and communities around the idea that generosity has the power to transform the world. This year, I was […]

Conferences and Summits, Esha Venkat, Youth Service and Leadership

Bridging Policy and Action: Our Experience at the 2023 World Food Forum Flagship Event

📊 Did You Know? These statistics highlight a growing epidemic, one that urgently calls for innovative solutions in how we think about school nutrition, food systems reform, and their role in advancing progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly SDG 2: Zero Hunger.  In October 2023, we had the privilege of representing NEST4US […]

Conferences and Summits, Esha Venkat, Shreyaa Venkat, Youth Service and Leadership