Food for Life Global (FFLG) is an exemplary organization that has endeavored to mitigate hunger and malnutrition across the globe for over three decades.
Food for Life Global (FFLG) is an exemplary organization that has endeavored to mitigate hunger and malnutrition across the globe for over three decades.
With its remarkable commitment to addressing food insecurity, FFLG has established itself as one of the world’s largest food relief charity programs, catering to millions of people in over 60 countries worldwide. The organization’s outstanding track record of serving over one million meals daily underscores its unwavering dedication to providing access to nourishing sustenance for those in need.
With roots dating back to 1994, the US-based nonprofit’s international network of over 260 affiliates has served an unprecedented 8 billion meals. This monumental accomplishment is a testament to FFLG’s tireless work and innovative approach to addressing hunger and malnutrition. It is no surprise, therefore, that FFLG was behind the formation of the kindly ecosystem and is a pilot impact partner for Kindly.
FFLG’s founder and now chairman of Kindly, Paul Rodney Turner, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the organization’s efforts. Turner’s background as a former monk and his tenure at the World Bank provides valuable insights into the social and economic dynamics that perpetuate hunger and malnutrition worldwide. His authorship of six books on spiritual equality, nutrition, and respect for the planet, further attests to his dedication to eradicating social injustice.
It is worth noting that FFLG has garnered the endorsement of some of the most celebrated figures in history, including Paul McCartney and the late Nelson Mandela, as well as prominent political leaders such as Thabo Mbeki, Tulsi Gabbard, and Jose Mujica. This support speaks volumes about the organization’s impact and recognition as a critical player in the fight against hunger.
“Food for Life Global is an international non-profit charitable organization that provides plant-based foods in over 60 countries around the world, for malnourished people; people in disaster areas; wherever there is a need, they provide it.” — Sir Paul McCartney.“Food for Life is the real Reconstruction and Development Programme. The understanding that if I have a plate of food, let me share it with my neighbor. . . let those who are feeling sad come together with us, and together we can share this burden. This understanding should be taken from Food for Life and transmitted to the entire country. — Thabo Mbeki, President of South Africa
FFLG’s contributions extend beyond its routine activities, as the organization has been among the first responders to some of the most significant natural disasters in modern history. The recent deployment of an emergency relief team to Turkey following a devastating earthquake underscores FFLG’s unwavering commitment to helping communities in crisis.
The organization’s efforts in the Russia/Ukraine conflict exemplify its innovative approach to supporting vulnerable populations. In this instance, FFLG has distributed over 750,000 hot meals to conflict victims, demonstrating its agility and efficacy in tackling complex humanitarian crises.
As a founding member and impact partner of Kindly, FFLG’s invaluable expertise and experience will undoubtedly contribute tremendous value to the evolution of the kindly ecosystem.
About Kindly
Kindly is a purpose-driven social enterprise co-founded by one of the largest food relief charities in the world. With its existing infrastructure and strategic partners, Kindly is bridging the gap between social impact and Web3 as it creates innovative consumer and business-related products that help make it easy to generate, track and process measurable social impact.