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S3, Ep. 12: Is it possible to end world hunger?

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What’s the difference between hunger and malnutrition and is the secret to ending world hunger hidden in the answer to this question?

Professor Gisela Solymos is a change maker who has dedicated her life’s work to alleviating hunger and malnutrition. With a background in psychology, her work also focuses on dealing with the associated psychological issues with going hungry. She chats to our host, Ntombini Marrengane in this riveting season finale episode of the ‘Just for a change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship’.

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Links you should know about:
GSB Bertha Centre: https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/about-us/
Gisela Solymos: https://www.ashoka.org/en-za/fellow/gisela-solymos
Action Against Hunger: https://www.actionagainsthunger.org/the-hunger-crisis/world-hunger-facts/
Catalyst 2030: https://catalyst2030.net/equity-for-women-social-entrepreneurs/
CREN website: https://www.cren.org.br/atuacao/
2 Aug 2023 English South Africa Business · Non-Profit

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