Change begins where people are heard, not where policies sit on paper.

In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project, Zia Rehman, Chief Executive Officer of AwazCDS-Pakistan, speaks from decades of work alongside marginalized communities across the country. He explains why hunger in Pakistan cannot be separated from poverty, land inequality, education gaps, and the exclusion of women, youth, and minority groups from policy-making.

You'll hear how community-led action, local evidence, and grassroots organizing turn global goals into real change on the ground. This conversation brings the "Leave No One Behind" promise into focus. It shows when policies reach the fields, schools, and households they were designed to serve.

Reflect on how staying accountable can help end hunger from the ground up. Tune in to the full episode of Leaving No One Behind: Ending Hunger in Pakistan From the Ground Up.

Zia Rehman is the Chief Executive Officer of AwazCDS‑Pakistan, a leading civil society organization he founded in 1995 to advance social justice, democratic governance, and inclusive development. A mathematician turned social activist, he has spent over three decades empowering marginalized communities—especially women, youth, and the poor—through rights‑based advocacy and grassroots action. Zia has led national research and citizen‑driven initiatives on hunger, inequality, and SDG implementation, including Pakistan's first citizen‑led SDG report presented at the UN. His work continues to drive bottom‑up solutions to end hunger in Pakistan by placing communities at the center of change.

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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.

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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.

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A hunger‑free future is possible when food systems work with people and the planet.

In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project, Dr. Navin Ramankutty, Professor at the University of British Columbia, breaks down why hunger, climate change, public health, and farmer livelihoods are inseparable. He explains how past progress against hunger was real, why it stalled, and what responsible solutions must account for today.

You'll hear why diversification, not just of crops, but of farms, incomes, and supply chains builds resilience in a changing climate. The conversation also challenges assumptions around organic farming, food waste, diets, and policy, showing how everyday choices connect to global outcomes.

Reflect on how thoughtful decisions today can help nourish people and protect the planet for generations to come. Watch the full episode of Feeding The Planet Sustainably: Rethinking The Global Food System.

Dr. Navin Ramankutty is a Professor at the University of British Columbia and Canada Research Chair in Data Science for Sustainable Global Food Systems. His work uses Earth observations, geospatial analysis, and data science to understand how land is used for agriculture and how humanity can be fed while reducing environmental harm. A leading voice in global food security and land-use science, he has contributed to major international assessments including the IPCC and the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment. Dr. Ramankutty's research bridges science and policy, offering evidence-based pathways to transform the global food system.

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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.

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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.

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Food has always carried the power to nourish, teach, and connect but only when it is treated with care and intention.

In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project, Andy Cuthbert, President of WORLDCHEFS (World Association of Chefs Societies), reflects on a lifetime in the kitchen and a global career dedicated to mentorship, sustainability, and responsible food practices. From eliminating waste to educating children about farming, nutrition, and local food systems, he explains how chefs can lead real change far beyond the plate.

Ending hunger is about using what already exists with wisdom, respect, and shared responsibility. Through global partnerships, youth mentorship, and practical action, Andy shows how the culinary world can become a powerful force for food justice.

Hear how chefs, communities, and everyday choices can help build a food system that honors people, culture, and the planet. Watch the full episode of From Kitchen to Community: Chef's Global Fight Against Food Waste.

Andy Cuthbert is the President of the World Association of Chefs' Societies (Worldchefs) and a global leader in culinary excellence, training, and food systems advocacy. With decades of experience across international hospitality, including senior leadership roles with Jumeirah Hospitality and Hilton International, he brings a rare operational lens to global food challenges. As a former Continental Director for Africa and the Middle East at Worldchefs, Andy has championed chef education, youth development, and sustainable food practices worldwide. He believes chefs play a critical role in shaping food policy, reducing waste, and strengthening food security through skills, standards, and systems.

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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.

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A better food system is possible and it starts with people choosing to lead together.

In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project, Ryan Turnbull, Founder of the Sustainable Finance Forum, challenges you to see hunger not as a single failure, but as a system that can be redesigned with intention and care. Ryan breaks down how food insecurity connects farming, affordability, education, and policy and why lasting solutions require collaboration across sectors.

From Canada's National School Food Program to strengthening local food infrastructure, Ryan shows how aligned policy and community voices can turn ideas into impact. Food is about justice, stability, and the future we're building for the next generation. It asks you to think beyond short-term fixes and toward systems that hold up under pressure.

Reflect on how everyday choices can help shape a food system that truly works for everyone. Tune in the full episode of Why Policy Is the Missing Link in Canada's Food Security Crisis.

Ryan Turnbull is the Member of Parliament for Whitby and the founder of the Sustainable Finance Forum, where he champions policy solutions that align capital with social and environmental outcomes. With a background in social innovation and entrepreneurship, he brings a practical, purpose-driven lens to Canada's approach to sustainable economic growth. In Parliament, Ryan has emerged as a national leader on sustainable finance, climate-aligned policy, and inclusive growth, building rare cross-partisan momentum through the All-Party Parliamentary Caucus on Social Innovation and Sustainable Finance. He currently serves as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance and National Revenue, helping shape policies that impact affordability, resilience, and food security.

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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.

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Progress accelerates when leadership chooses people first.

In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project, Bahrom Khidirbaev and Diydor Berdiklichev talk about how their nation reduced poverty from 35% to 6.6% in just seven years, a transformation driven by empathy, data, and decisive action.

Bahrom shares how Uzbekistan built an inclusive system where every community has a dedicated social worker and over 100 coordinated social programs under one agency. Diydor offers a data-driven look at the country's progress and how economic growth and social protection go hand in hand.

Together, they show that ending poverty is a matter of choosing to act with purpose and vision.

When governments commit to people-first policies, progress isn't just a dream. It's a decision. Tune in to the full episode of The Power of Political Will: How Uzbekistan Is Ending Poverty.

Diydor Berdiklichev is a Social Protection Specialist and Poverty Economist who leads program research at the Social Policy Lab. His work focuses on development economics, impact evaluations, and poverty‑reduction strategies that strengthen how governments design and deliver social assistance. Diydor's research has contributed to major policy shifts in Uzbekistan, showcasing how data‑driven decisions and political will can dramatically reduce poverty rates. His mission is to ensure social protection systems are fair, effective, and capable of transforming lives at a national scale.

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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.

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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/

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Hope takes root in the soil and flourishes in the hearts of those who nurture it.

In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project, Meesha Wittkopf, founder of the Youth Coalition 4 Food Security North project, shares how local leadership, youth action, and Indigenous knowledge are transforming food security across the Yukon.

Meesha paints a vivid picture of northern communities facing steep challenges, from rising food costs to shrinking government support, while growing hope through community-led gardens, cultural food programs, and youth-driven projects that feed both body and spirit.

Through her work with the Yukon Food Security Network and the Youth Coalition 4 Food Security North, Meesha proves that food sovereignty is about reclaiming dignity, resilience, and connection.

Tune in how the Yukon is showing the world that true strength grows from the ground up. Watch the full episode of From Soil to Stove: Building Food Sovereignty in Yukon with Meesha Wittkopf.

Meesha Wittkopf is the Rural Coordinator for the Yukon Food Security Network and founder of the Youth Coalition 4 Food Security North, a pan-northern initiative led by youth to advance food sovereignty across Northern Canada. She began the Beaver Creek Food Sovereignty Project in 2023, working closely with White River First Nation, elders, and local mentors to address how climate change affects health and food access in remote communities. Meesha champions community-led, sustainable food systems rooted in dignity, resilience, and rural innovation. Her work celebrates the power of youth leadership and the importance of supporting northern voices in building equitable food futures.

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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/chef.suman.7

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

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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/

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