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Tackling Global Hidden Hunger

HMB443H1
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University of Toronto
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Leanne De Souza-Kenney
Assistant Professor
2
Timeline
  • May 11, 2021
    Experience start
  • May 12, 2021
    Project Scope Meeting
  • July 1, 2021
    Experience end
Experience
1/1 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any
Any industries
Categories
Law and policy Social sciences
Skills
research and analysis reflection research
Learner goals and capabilities

Vitamin and mineral deficiencies, termed ‘hidden hunger,’ affect about half the world’s population. In this project, students will explore the global nature, catastrophic consequences, and causes of these deficiencies. They will also discuss the formulation and implementation of international, national, and local policies to alleviate ‘hidden hunger’ especially in infants and young children. As part of the service-learning opportunity, students will be required to contribute to a local community organization while using course knowledge to develop a project or initiative beneficial to the organization and community.

Learners
Undergraduate
Any level
30 learners
Project
20 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Teams of 5
Expected outcomes and deliverables

The final project deliverables might include:

  1. A 10-15 minute presentation of key findings and recommendations.
  2. A detailed report including their research, analysis, insights, and recommendations.
Project timeline
  • May 11, 2021
    Experience start
  • May 12, 2021
    Project Scope Meeting
  • July 1, 2021
    Experience end
Project Examples

Students in groups of 3-5 will work with your company to identify your needs and provide actionable recommendations, based on their in-depth research and analysis.

Project activities might include but are not limited to:

  • Reviewing specific to the adequacy of micronutrient-related performance indicators in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks
  • Analyzing the causes of vitamin and mineral deficiencies within a specific community context
  • Evaluating the economic toll on the community
  • Outlining potential solutions and remedies to 'hidden hunger' within the community
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Provide an opportunity for students to present their work and receive feedback.

Provide relevant information/data as needed for the project.

Provide a dedicated contact who is available to answer periodic emails or phone/virtual calls over the duration of the project to address students' questions.

Be available for a quick phone/virtual call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course.