The Egyptian Food Bank Wins the 2025 Humanthropy Award for Leadership in Advancing Sustainable Development Goal 2 at DIHAD Closing Ceremony
Recognizing its leadership in SDG 2 impact, the Egyptian Food Bank has been awarded the 2025 Humanthropy Award for its role in fighting hunger and addressing food insecurity.
The award recognizes the impactful programs and initiatives of the Egyptian Food Bank that contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly through the establishment of an integrated system to combat hunger and ensure food security.
The Egyptian Food Bank's approach includes the design of scientifically grounded, impact-assessed nutritional development programs tailored to the most vulnerable segments of society. It also focuses on empowering capable individuals both socially and economically, raising awareness around healthy nutrition, and promoting a culture of volunteerism and social solidarity. Furthermore, the Egyptian Food Bank continues to the development of innovative and sustainable solutions to guarantee food security and foster social justice, marking it as a pioneering model in development and humanitarian work across the region.
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The Egyptian Food Bank Wins the 2025 Humanthropy Award for Leadership in Advancing Sustainable Development Goal 2 at DIHAD Closing Ceremony
Recognizing its leadership in SDG 2 impact, the Egyptian Food Bank has been awarded the 2025 Humanthropy Award for its role in fighting hunger and addressing food insecurity. The award recognizes the impactful programs and initiatives of the Egyptian Food Bank that contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly through the establishment of an integrated system to combat hunger and ensure food security. The Egyptian Food Bank's approach includes the design of scientifically grounded, impact-assessed nutritional development programs tailored to the most vulnerable segments of society. It also focuses on empowering capable individuals both socially and economically, raising awareness around healthy nutrition, and promoting a culture of volunteerism and social solidarity. Furthermore, the Egyptian Food Bank continues to the development of innovative and sustainable solutions to guarantee food security and foster social justice, marking it as a pioneering model in development and humanitarian work across the region.
