Hi!
In the last class, we listened BBC World Service story about food waste. Then I compare "Food for All" and "Second Harvest Japan". They are the NPO that was introduced in the story. I’m answering the following questions.
What are some of
the features that the groups have in common and how do they differ...in their
approaches, activities, reasons for their existence, etc.?
I found that both two organizations distribute food to people in need such as homeless and social exclusion. But the target people are a little bit different. "Food for All" targets disadvantaged, financially challenged and the ‘needy’. "Second Harvest Japan" targets children in children’s home, shelter for victim of domestic violence and so on.
They carry out
other different activities. "Food for All" promotes these people to
engage in operation procedures and encouraging voluntary activity to install
self-confidence and responsibility in them. "Second Harvest Japan"
carry out one activity called Harvest Pantry. The content of this activity is
that distribute food to people who are poor economically and cannot eat food
adequately.
What are the main
activities or events that these groups carry out?
The main activity
is distribution of food. They distribute food to people in need. In London 20%
and in Japan 16% people live in poverty. To help them they donate food. This
activity has the aim. By doing so, they can reduce the number of food which is
supposed to throw away.
From what you saw
on their web sites, what surprised or interested you the most?
I surprised the
amount of reasons why food are thrown away in Japan. I wanna introduce these
reasons. 1. The problem of packing 2. Error of indication 3. Problem of
limited-time products 4. Problem of sale item 5. The expiration date 6. End of
sales 7. Unexpected
production 8. Defective product ……and so on
How would you be
able to offer help to either organisation -- as a volunteer or supporter?
I might be able to
donate to "Food for All" via JustGiving. However it seems to be
difficult for me.
For "Second
Harvest Japan", I can take part in various activities such as donation of
money and food, involvement of their activity, lecture meeting and briefing
session and so on.
Which group seems
to be more active? Why do you think so?
I think "Food
for All" is more active. We can see how often they carry out their
activity at their site. They do almost everyday except Monday. This is why I
think "Food for All" is more active.
I don’t know these
activity. I think their activity is very profitable in various directions. By
writing this article, I could understand such organization deeply.
