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Food as a Catalyst in Research Design for the Cultural and Creative Sector
As a part of CIRCE program, Ieva Miltina developed a research project that originated in one of the findings of Netfork for Impact report. Initially,
What can we learn about sustainability through activities that involve food? Case studies of SAPERE and Food Choices for a Healthy Planet game
Food serves as more than just a subject; it acts as a catalyst for addressing intricate challenges in contemporary society. Initiatives targeting environmental sustainability, social
How Can Food Fit Into Design Thinking? Exploring the Social Impact Perspective
Design thinking has emerged as a popular problem-solving approach across various industries. By prioritizing user needs and empowering individuals to develop creative solutions, design thinking
Feeding connections: unleashing food’s power to bridge gaps and spark conversations in youth and social impact work
One of the primary hurdles in youth work and social impact initiatives is the formidable task of connecting with the most vulnerable groups, often coinciding
6 principles that facilitators can teach about reducing food waste through food-related activities.
This trendy approach is gradually gaining prominence, even among professionals in the food and beverage industry. It highlights the significance of minimizing food waste, making
How can we use the tactile and tangible qualities of food in facilitating activities for social impact? Case study of bread therapy.
Food plays central role in any human’s existence, and therefore is obviously a powerful medium also in social impact activities. But besides the power to
9 life skills that cooking teaches
Cooking is a beautiful process, that involves patience, sharing and it teaches a lot: what life skills? Let’s see it together Eating is for everybody,
Food as a medium to discuss sex positivity
Food and sex: can the two topics be related? How many aspects do they have in common? Sex can be a taboo: for many reasons,
Food as a tool of learning through intercultural evenings in international projects
International projects are beautiful, for many reasons. But many participants love the intercultural evening and consider it the highlight of the project: let’s find out
How can food help us to foster connections
Everybody understands language food and you can use it to build a bridge between yourself and the others Our everyday life is mostly made of
Community kitchen and how they enhance our sense of belonging and alleviating the feeling of isolation
Every community brings individual to be part of something bigger. But, what happens when you add the power of language food to the one of
The Joy of Neighborhood Cooking Events
In an era characterized by rapid urbanization and digital connectivity, the sense of community can sometimes be overlooked. Yet, a simple act like sharing a