Addressing Holiday Hunger in Northern Ireland: The Get Active Project
Children in Northern Ireland face holiday hunger, where many rely on school meals. The Get Active Project aims to combat this issue by ensuring children have access to nutritious food year-round. This initiative focuses on providing healthy food, promoting exercise, and addressing inequalities related to poverty, ultimately improving overall well-being and educational outcomes.
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Addressing Holiday Hunger Addressing Holiday Hunger: : Children in Northern Ireland Children in Northern Ireland Get Active Project Get Active Project Introduced by Broadcaster Louise Cullen on behalf of Ellen Finaly
Is Holiday Hunger an Issue Is Holiday Hunger an Issue What we know What we know Every day in school more than 100,000 children are entitled to a lunch funded by the Department of Education more than one in four of all pupils. The percentage of these pupils who do not see this adequately replaced during holidays is unknown. However, per The Detail (figures correct as of June 2017): The Trussell Trust confirmed a 17% increase in NI children using foodbanks during July and August compared to May and June. 196 schools in the most disadvantaged areas offer breakfast provision meaning some young people may be missing out on two meals during summer. 1,799 two and three year olds who attend nursery full-time are entitled to free school meals.
Ending Holiday Hunger Ending Holiday Hunger Improved access to nutritional food Improved access to nutritional food CiNI campaign is about ending holiday hunger in Northern Ireland by ensuring all children and young people get the healthy food they need and deserve every single day of the year. Their mission is simple: No child should go hungry during school holidays in Northern Ireland.
Inspiring Aspiration Inspiring Aspiration Addressing injustices of Poverty Addressing injustices of Poverty 1. Identify healthy food choices. Develop cooking skills on a budget. 2. Develop confidence to communicate. 3. Improve knowledge to exercise to improve their health. 4. Improve knowledge of health issues. 5. Improve skills and confidence to interact with others. 6. Develop skills in identifying personal growth. 7. Acquire an OCN Level 1 Award in Healthy Living.
Outcomes achieved Outcomes achieved Linking wellbeing and food Linking wellbeing and food 1. Improved mental health and wellbeing for young people 2. Improved nutrition during school holidays 3. Improved educational achievement and no loss of educational memory 4. Increased confidence and skills 5. Reduced poor health through nutrition and exercise 6. Improved employment prospects and progression 7. (OCN qualification) 8. Higher levels of social interaction and participation Increased confidence, health and wellbeing.
Get Active Project Get Active Project Addressing Holiday Hunger Addressing Holiday Hunger
Collective Action Collective Action Addressing Holiday Hunger Addressing Holiday Hunger 1. As policy makers and practitioners what s your experience of holiday hunger ? 2. What is the Key learning from the Get Active Project overview ? 3. How can we ensure children in NI all benefit from such inspiration?
