Campaigning (Ad)Ventures
Every child should have access to healthy food. Since the start of the millennium, news of childhood hunger and obesity has provoked headlines. Ella’s Kitchen used its platform to campaign publicly on the importance of food security and nutrition for young people, I have continued this focus in my campaigning and public service roles.
Child Centred-Policies
I have worked across political parties to raise concerns about childhood obesity, hunger and nutrition. My 2012 ‘Averting a Recipe for Disaster’ report on childhood obesity was raised in the House of Commons and evaluated by cross-party health teams. I have advocated for a long-term nutrition strategy for under-fives in their manifestos.
London’s Child Obesity Taskforce
I was invited by Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to chair his London Child Obesity Taskforce with a mission to reduce childhood obesity in the capital and close the health inequality gap across the city. The Taskforce worked for four years and presented ‘Ten Ambitions for London’ to the Mayor, upon which he has committed action to ensure London becomes a place where children can grow up healthier.
Hungry Childhoods
In a study with Kids Company supported by Ella’s Kitchen, I led a public campaign to raise awareness of persistent hunger among children. Young people documented their experiences of food insecurity through art.
Journal
Every child a healthy weight - still a critical priority for young people in London. An open letter to the Mayor of London.