About us
Our Mission
To improve the daily eating habits in developing countries in a sustainable way.
Our Vision
Poverty leads to malnutrition and thus to a delay in the development of children. To combat poverty, the problem of malnutrition must be tackled.
The Green Food Foundation strives to sustainably improve the daily eating habits of children and adolescents in developing countries by means of a scientifically and practically founded approach.
Because every child has the right to grow up under good conditions and to develop into a healthy human being. So that we can work together towards a sustainable world.
The challenge
Children in developing countries are often malnourished
Lack of the right nutrition (malnutrition) leads to a physical and mental growth retardation in children, as a result of which these children have fewer chances to develop into a healthy and balanced person.
This creates a disadvantage for their later social life, resulting in a vicious circle of poverty.
Improving the dietary pattern is therefore desperately needed.
THE RESULT
Opportunity for children to develop well
A good nutritional status gives children the chance to develop into a healthy person.
Minor changes at a young age can already have major positive consequences for the further development of a child. Improving the nutritional status is therefore one of the most effective forms of development aid.
Why we do this
Every child has the right to a good development
Realising every child’s right to good development contributes to the creation of a healthy, prosperous and sustainable society.
Board
New Chairperson
As of September 24, Leo Verzijl has stepped down as chairperson and board member of our foundation. He was also the founder – the driving force from day one. From the very beginning of our organization in July 2019, he dedicated himself wholeheartedly to achieving the foundation’s mission: improving nutrition for children in developing countries.
Our new chairperson, Evelyn Huynink, in whom we have great confidence, will continue his work. We wish her every success in this new role.
The Board of the Green Food Foundation
Evelyn Huynink MsC
Chairperson
15+ years’ experience in operations, organizational transformation and impact-focused steering. Passionate about sustainability and the food transition. Committed to advancing global nutrition where most needed.
Mr. Pieter van Osta
Secretary
As a juvenile court judge Pieter has had a lot to do with children in problematic upbringing situations.
Peter Vis MSc
Treasurer
Lecturer in Marketing and Entrepreneurship at the Nutrition and Dietetics programme at the Hogeschool van Amsterdam. With a background in accountancy and the financial sector, he has a passion for numbers, but is much more interested in the world behind them.
Pauline Appelboom MSc
Member of the board
Graduated as a medical doctor, lifestyle coach and health scientist, with a Master’s degree in Nutrition & Health. She’s a passionate about creating healthy and delicious plant-based dishes and has earned a diploma in plant-based culinary arts at Le Cordon Bleu.
Dr. Ilse Westerbeek
Member of the board
Pediatrician at the hospital Amstelland. Ilse is experienced in developing countries and she is involved in the missions of Medical Checks for Children (MCC).
Priscilla Weterings
Member of the board
Dietitian & ACT coach. Passionate about everything related to nutrition & health. With Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT), she teaches clients skills that lead to sustainable and lasting behavior change.
All board members are volunteers and receive no compensation for their efforts.