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5 Key Takeaways From The 2018 Global Child Nutrition Forum

The Club attended the 2018 Global Child Nutrition Forum (GCNF) from October 21 to 25 in Tunisia. It was an ideal occasion to connect and discuss with key players from around the world. Here are the 5 most important lessons we learned. 1. We had a significant impact at the 2017 GCNF The Forum kicked off with […]

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24 Hours In Walt Disney World!

Kélie-Ann and sisters Geneviève and Maély were the lucky recipients of a special surprise on November 7, thanks to Dreams Take Flight. Their destination? Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, for their first trip ever! Dreams Take Flight is a national volunteer charitable organization dedicated to providing the trip of a lifetime to selected children. With the help […]

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5 Key Takeaways From The 2018 Global Child Nutrition Forum

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24 Hours In Walt Disney World!

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5 Key Takeaways From The 2018 Global Child Nutrition Forum

1. We had a significant impact at the 2017 GCNF

The Forum kicked off with a recap of last year’s event, which the Club organized alongside the City of Montreal. We were honoured to hear nothing but positive feedback! Our passion and expertise inspired other participants; they were impressed by the magnitude of our actions across Canada and are searching for ways to have as big an influence in their own country.

2. Average education levels are on the rise

Around the world, employers are requiring higher education levels and more qualified workers. This issue is even apparent within the United Nations. In some African nations, the only job requirement used to be an elementary school diploma. Now, applicants require a high school diploma. Today, many countries are encouraging children to pursue postsecondary education because of how fast the world is evolving. With the cycles of change shortening, workers need to be able to keep up. Academic success is therefore increasingly important in the world of work.

3. School nutrition is a global emergency

With the phenomenon of a greater rate of higher education comes the immediate need to feed more children in schools. It would cost $4.6 billion to feed every child at risk in the world. In spite of the urgency of the situation, the global economy and large companies are still not ready to prioritize school nutrition, which we need to work on to help the 73 million children currently at risk.

4. Solidarity in the search for solutions

GCNF participants were more present and engaged than ever. In addition to the presentations and workshops at the event, there were many one-on-one discussions about best practices, ways to access food at a lower cost, educational documentation, and more. This is in line with our values and beliefs. Together, we will reach our goal!

Daniel Germain with Arlene Mitchell, Executive Director of Global Child Nutrition Foundation (GCNF)

5. School nutrition initiatives reach far too few children in some countries

For example, in Congo, only 30,000 children are fed through school nutrition programs. Compare this with the 220,000 children Breakfast Club of Canada reaches daily in Canada. Many solutions were also shared to help everyone diversify their revenue sources to feed more children.

Attending the 2018 Global Child Nutrition Forum was very important to us. We learned a great deal there, but we gave back even more. The results show how much of an impact we have had both here in Canada and internationally. We are proud to do our part to help put an end to child food insecurity worldwide.

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24 Hours In Walt Disney World!

Dreams Take Flight is a national volunteer charitable organization dedicated to providing the trip of a lifetime to selected children. With the help of Air Canada and other organizations, funds are raised to make dreams come true for young people across the country.

We talked to the three very excited girls just before they took off on their adventure!

Kélie-Ann, 8

The outgoing third-grader has been a Club member for a little over a year.

What does she like most about Breakfast Club of Canada? “I really like the English muffins and eating breakfast with my cousins who go to the Club too!” She also likes the volunteers, who she says are very nice. “My favourite is Linda. Every time it’s someone’s birthday, she decorates the room!”

How did she find out she had been picked for Dreams Take Flight? Her mother told her she was bringing her to do something special. They ended up at the Air Canada offices where Kélie-Ann learned about the trip. On the way there, her mother asked her what her biggest dreams were. Without suspecting what was going on, Kélie-Ann answered, “I’d love to get on a plane and go to Disneyland!”

What was her reaction when she got back? She said that if she ever had kids herself, she would like them to have the same experience.

Geneviève, 11

She’s in Grade 5. She’s quiet and mature for her age. She has a great relationship with Sylvie, her favourite volunteer. “I like to go see Sylvie. We tell each other jokes before school starts.”

When she found out she was headed to one of the most magical places on earth, she was surprised and overjoyed! She said she was looking forward to meeting her favourite princess, Moana, and telling her family and friends about her adventure when she returned. “I’m going to bring back all sorts of souvenirs and pictures, and I’ll tell my class and my teacher all about it!”

Maély, 7

Maély is a fair-haired second grader with a beautiful smile. Her favourite breakfast? “I like bread, bagels, toast and English muffins.” If it comes from a bakery, she likes it!

When we met her, she told us she was looking forward to her trip because she knew the experience would be unforgettable. She said she would miss her parents and would give them lots of hugs before she went. She was eager to watch airplanes taking off from the ground and to see clouds outside the window once she was in the air. Why was she picked? “My mother told me I’m very generous and my teacher Marilyn says I’m a hard worker.”

The big day

Early in the morning, all three girls left for the Air Canada hangar for an unforgettable 24-hour adventure. They shared a couple of selfies with us before they left. Each picture is indeed worth a thousand words!

Thank you to Dreams Take Flight and the Air Canada Foundation for giving children the chance to take a trip they will remember for the rest of their lives!

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5 Key Takeaways From The 2018 Global Child Nutrition Forum

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