Food insecurity is a serious global issue that impacts over 4.4 million Canadians and over 500,000 British Columbians. Food insecurity negatively affects the health of both adults and children. This webinar features experts who share their knowledge about food insecurity. Graham Riches, UBC Professor Emeritus and former Director of the UBC School of Social Work, is an internationally-recognized expert on food insecurity, social policy and the Right to Food. Sarah Kim is Coordinator of the Vancouver Neighbourhood Food Networks and an advocate for food and income security. Zahra Esmail is Executive Director of South Vancouver Neighbourhood House. Her current portfolio includes food insecurity. This webinar introduces a new AMSSA e-learning course on food insecurity from the macro level through to British Columbian social sector initiatives aimed at improving food equity.
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